My mum has just been diagnosed with chondritis. She has been prescribed to take steroids for it. Been searching the web to find out abit more about it!! Is it serious?
3/23/10 10:01pm
Hi Lorraine,
Here is some basic info about chondritis including symptoms and treatment that may help answer your questions.
Best of luck,
Monica M. Skidmore, MS, RD, LDN
3/24/10 12:20am
Hi Monica,
Thank you for your reply, Just had a look at that website. My mums symptoms was chest pain. Went to her doctor and was diagnosed with this condition.
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Hi Monica,
Thank you for your reply, Just had a look at that website. My mums symptoms was chest pain. Went to her doctor and was diagnosed with this condition.