Bone spur on sternum.

[Lilynette]

Does anyone know about what could be causing a bone spur on my sternum on the manubrium in the center. It causes chest tightness and pain everyday with movement and i have an appointment tmr with doc so ill ask them but i was just wondering if something like this is common in arthritis.

[helixhelix]

Very common with osteoarthritis, although not so much on the sternum. Did you diagnose this yourself? If so you do need to confirm with a doctor to make sure this is the correct interpretation of your problem.

[LesJames]

Hi Lilynette, I have a condition where I get additional build up on my spine which looks like candle wax on an X Ray. You may have the condition as me, which your Doctor will confirm after XRay's and tests. Here is a link. Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH or Forestier's Disease)