I wanted to thank you all on your kind comments on my last post! I had never even heard of Costochondritis before, so I was surprised to see that some of you have experienced it.
Late afternoon yesterday, this happened..
I swear I’m not trying to copy you Sara! 
Anyway, I was just feeling really weird all day yesterday. I went to two classes and even took an exam. I was really having trouble breathing and after my exam, I was sitting on a bench waiting for my next class, and I got super dizzy sitting down and felt like I was about to pass out.
I’m almost positive that gave me a panic attack, so I started freaking out my heart rate when through the roof, the pain got worse, and I was almost crying. I never cry either, so it was just weird. I felt like I was having a heart attack.
I calmed down after a little while, but I still felt extremely weird, so my roommate picked me up and I decided it would be best to just go to the ER. I’d rather be safe than sorry!
Long story short, I was there for over 7 hours. They took my vitals, asked me questions, did an EKG, and took a few chest x-rays.
After the looong wait, I finally got to see the doctor. My EKG was fine, but the x-rays showed that a tiny part of my lung showed a collapse. It wasn’t that my entire lung collapsed, but the holes that open and close when you breathe were closed a little? I was kind of confused, but the doctor didn’t seem too worried about it.
He said it was definitely Costochondritis, and the lung was probably a result of me not being able to take deep breaths properly. I was actually relieved to hear that it was just Costo and nothing more serious, but my lung definitely surprised me. Makes sense why I was feeling that way though!
After all was said and done, I got a shot in my butt to relax me, help me breathe, and reduce the inflammation. Fun times.
I also got this little breathing tool that I’m supposed to practice my deep inhales like 10 times an hour.
Needless to say, I’m taking it easy today and relaxing in bed all day. The doctor just told me to take Ibuprofen to help with the inflammation and pain and that’s about it.
It was definitely a stressful night/day, but I’m fine and glad that it’s all over! I hate hospitals.
Anyway, I just thought I’d give a little update. I’ll be back tomorrow hopefully with some WIAW action. 
Have you ever had to go to the ER?
Has anyone had part of their lung collapse?
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GIRL, I’m so glad that you’re okay. Sending you lots of love and healing. <3
Wow that is so scary! Glad you just went to the er to get checked out, listening to your body is so so important! Hope you are feeling better today, get lots of rest!
Jana @ Happy Wife Healthy Life recently posted..Exercise Teachings
SCARY! I’m so sorry that happened, but I’m glad you’re feeling better. Sending lots of healing wishes your way!
Sara @ Magia e Pasta recently posted..Cursed
wow that sounds so scary! I am glad your doctor is very relaxed about it and says it isn’t a big deal. Thinking of you! Feel better soon.
Alex @ therunwithin recently posted..Trade em Up Tuesday: Let Go Your Head
Oh wow, how scary that must have been for you!! Feel better soon
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Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl recently posted..Guacamole Cauliflower Crust Breadsticks
Oh mygosh I’m glad you’re feeling okay! This is no joke at all! I hope you start to feel better asap and that everything goes smoothly in your recovery!
Sarah @PickyRunner recently posted..Ready to Rock n Roll
That’s definitely scary, but I’m glad to hear it was nothing too serious. And I’m the same exact way when it comes to making things 100x worse by going into freak out mode whenever I think something might be wrong. Im a bit of a hypochondriac so I always think the tiniest thing is the biggest problem.
Hope you feel better soon!
Amanda @ .running with spoons. recently posted... blueberry banana breakfast muffins .
I’m so glad you are okay! How scary but I am so relieved to hear you are doing well now! Sending big hugs your way
Danielle @clean food creative fitness recently posted..Chocolate Banana Paleo Frosty
That’s SO scary! It’s crazy how doctors act like nothing’s wrong when in reality a collapsed lung would freak out anyone! So glad to see you are okay though and figured out what’s going on. I’ve spent my fair share in the ER so I know how FUN (not) it can be. Feel better girly!
Eeek! Glad everything worked out. I’ve suffered from panic attacks before so I know just those alone can be scary. I can’t imagine putting that together with what you went through. Would an inhaler work for times when you get short of breath? Whenever I get any sort of chest infection, my doctor tells me to use my rescue inhaler. Not sure if that only works for people with asthma.
Rachel @ painfreekitchen recently posted..Marvelous Monday March 18
That must have been a scary experience! Glad to hear that you’re doing ok though. I’ve never been to the ER and hope it doesn’t happen anytime soon! (knock on wood)
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles recently posted..Once, I Met a Celebrity’s Mother.
Scary! I’m glad it was nothing worse!
Also your tweet about people in the ER eating McDonalds.. Couldn’t agree more. Blegh.
I hope your breathing gets better…contact me at anytime, seriously! Having had breathing “issues” since July, it has been a roller coaster. Multiple ER trips, all those stupid tests, many panic attacks because I couldn’t breathe (idk how smokers do it!), etc. So while my scenario ended up being far different from yours, I still know the “breathing” scares.
Also, I happened to notice we share the same birthday, lol.
Get well soon!
Elizabeth recently posted..WIAW #5
So glad you’re okay! Hearing that part of my lung collapsed would have scared the PANTS off of me. Fully embrace the rest today and feel better!
Amanda @ Run Principessa recently posted..Marvelously Sweaty
OH MY GOSH! So sad to hear this beauty! Feel better ASAP!
Sending you all the positive vibes to get better soon!
That must’ve been an eyeopening experience, just know we are all thinking of you twin! xoxo
Oh no, Brit! I hope you’re feeling better! I totally know how scary it is to go to the ER for something. Glad to hear that it wasn’t anything too serious and that your doctor knows whats going on. Rest up and feel better! <3
Sarah @ Blonde Bostonian recently posted..City Sports Chestnut Hill
wow that’s scary.. i’m glad you’re okay, though! hope you feel better ASAP
Omg that sounds horrible! Glad you’re okay though! Were you able to find out why this might have happened to you?! So weird that it came out of the blue like that!
Kaila @healthyhelperblog! recently posted..WIAW: I come bearing gifts!
Oh my goodness- how scary! I’m so glad that you’re okay and that you were cautious enough to go to the ER when something seemed abnormal. I’ll be interested to hear more about everything as you learn more (what caused it, how it’s treated, etc.)
Sending you lots of positive thoughts and get-well wishes! Take it easy. (:
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I’m so glad you’re OK! That is definitely scary!
Matt @ The Athlete’s Plate recently posted..Sunday Breakfast
Oh my gosh, that sounds so scary! I’ve had to go to the ER a few times for allergic reactions and I get so freaked out every time, so I know how you feel. I’m glad you’re okay though. Take it easy these next few days! <3
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin recently posted..Celebratory dinner at Abruzzi
Aw, you poor thing!!! I’m so sorry! I hope you’re feeling better!
Liz @ iheartvegetables recently posted..Meal Planning: What I Ate Wednesday
Yikes! I hope you are doing better today! Get lots of rest!
Ah! That’s scary! Glad you’re okay
Sounds terrifying! I’m glad you are ok!
Jen@HealthyFoodandFamily recently posted..5K
That sounds so scary, but I’m glad it is nothing too serious and am sending well wishes your way! Hopefully your breathing tube contraption helps you out a bit
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Gina @ Health, Love, and Chocolate recently posted..WIAW: Grazing and Kitchen Creativity
OH MY GOSH thank GOD you’re OK!!! A collapsed lung is scary stuff!! I’ve been to the ER a couple times, once for a dog bite (on my butttttt) and I broke my collar bone snowboarding and had to go to the ER. That sucked!
Brittany recently posted..Speechless
What a scare?? I am so glad that you are ok! Hope you getting to feeling better soon.
crazy!! so glad to hear that you are okay!!
our niece has trouble breathing every so often, so she has a breathing machine that she breathes into to help.
Thinking of you and wishing you to feel better soon!!
HUGS
L&M
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Oh my gosh, Brittany!!! First, I am so so so sorry to hear this!! I know how scary it is to feel that sense of emergency, and the people at the ER aren’t usually very warm and fuzzy either. I’m glad to hear that you’re okay, though, and hope that the rest has helped over the past few days. <3
Second, I'm not sure how I missed this post, and feel REALLY bad about not reading it earlier! <3 You're in my thoughts and prayers, girl! Love you!! <3 xoxoxo
Oh my goodness, girl! That is scary. I am glad you are back home and resting.
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen recently posted..Roasted Fennel and Pumpkin Thai Curry
Oh goodness girl!!! What a scare! I’m so sorry you are going through this. Praying for you and a speedy recovery.
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables recently posted..Ooey Gooey Goodness
It’s good to hear you are taking it easy – listening to your body is the best medicine, and patience…which is something I have a hard time with…glad you are OK!
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Oh god, that sounds awful! I hope you catch up on some sleep and feel much better!
Devon @ Health in Equilibrium recently posted..Weekend Musings
Oh no! I’m sorry to hear you’ve had to go through this. I’ve had my share of hospitals and the slowness of the ER, so I know how much it sucks and how scary it can all be. Thankfully when I had my panic attack on the operating table I already had a drip in my arm so they didn’t have to inject my butt!
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