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Momentary pain in center breastbone area 5-7 times a day, triggered by lifting or arm exertion. feels like pressing on a bruise on mid-center sternum.
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Chest Wall Pain: From your description it seems your pain is musculoskeletal limited to chest wall.You can try Ibuprofen or Naprosyn (naproxen) etc if you are not allergic or have stomach ulcer If no better consult your Doctor
Answered 4/20/2015
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