Had it for FIVE years, would love some advice.

Bearing in mind that I’m still only nineteen I have had this problem for five years, nearing on six. It started with slight pain in my rib area and in time it got more advanced. I went back and forth to the doctors countless times with them telling me it would go away within time. After getting referred to pain management I was told that I suffered from costochondritis. Being sixteen and hearing that was a frightening realization. Within the past five years I have tried everything, changing my posture, any pain relief drugs, and heat pads on the area and just recently having steroids injected into the area. It worked for about four to five days before the pain came back. I find it hard to do any physical activity, and even walking a short distance pains me. Under my breast where my rib area is, my knees and most recently my back is where the pain is. Nothing seems to work for me and it’s starting to bring my spirits down. Getting told that the pain would disappear within a few weeks and in reality suffering for almost six years is depressing as anything. At this point in time I’m willing to try anything to help me, so any suggestions as to what I can try would be most appreciated.
Thanks guys, Belle.
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