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Sharp, severe upper sternum & popping. waxes & wanes worse moving breathing leaning forward only hurts to touch when at it's worst not always tender?

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costochondritis: Sounds like you have a case of costochondritis. This can cause severe pain along the sides of the sternum where the ribs attach. It's an inflammatory process and will benefit from anti-inflammatory meds as well as rest. Stop working out for a while and allow your body to heal.

Answered 10/18/2013

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