Recurring chest/sternum pain for 11 months
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Around a year ago I started feeling moderate sharp pain near my sternum/interior right chest, usually after lifting, exercising, or stretching/exerting a force on the area. If I rest for 3+ days, it subsides and I don't feel anything, but it re-aggravates easily, sometimes just by walking around, and stays for a few days.
I've tried NSAIDS, seen 3 doctors and gotten an X-ray and MRI with no findings, avoided exercise for 2 months, applied heat and stretches (recently), but nothing seems to prevent it from coming back. I thought it was costochondritis (or a pec tear which I believe is ruled out by the MRI), but even with rest and time it always returns.
Anyone have any suggestions or similar experience? Would be greatly appreciated.
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diane3579 kevin66464
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Yep. Sounds exactly like my costo. I use cold packs, which help way more than heat. I also go to a massage therapist for myofascial release - the only massage I can tolerate - which helps a LOT. I've had over a year of this. Any relief is brief only.
Brenda1961 kevin66464
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you are discirbing Costco that's how it starts out you pulled it while you were doing something and it pulled a muscle . hot and cold helps relieve the pain. and take Tylenol.