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There's a pain in my chest area, right where my sternum is, if my knowledge serves me right. it's been like that for some time. it's not that sharp of a pain, but it definitely troubles me.
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COSTOCHONDRITIS: Syndrome...is quite common and may be your problem. A trial with heat packs and OTC NSAID (eg: Ibuprofen 600 mgm 4x per day. might help! Just a thought! Dr Z
Answered 11/5/2016
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