Sternum Pain

I have a dull ache in my sternum thats been there for several months. The doc did an ekg and sent me for a stress test which was fine. Its just like an ache in the middle of my chest. Putting a heating pad on helps a bit. I do have a upper aortic aneurism that is 4.5 but she says I wouldnt get pain from that. Im not so sure. Anyone have anything like this?

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It sounds like it could be costochondritis. Please ask your GP about it. I had it a few months back but after taking anti-inflammatories it went away. Hope you will get to the bottom of it. Take care

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Thank you, never heard of that but ill look it up.

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Consider discussing your fears with your GP. If you are worried regards your heart a scan can be taken that checks out the area around the heart. The Sternum rides above the heart, could you have pulled the area when performing exersise or similar

BOB

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Im not afraid or worried. This is uncomfortable with having the pressure on the chest area. Just need to get to the bottom of it. So many doctors just give you a pill instead of getting to the cause.

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I was going to say the same thing as Morespoonsplease. I have had costochondritis most of my life. It comes and goes. It is inflammation of the cartilage. Long term, I found that amitriptyline in small doses kept it at bay VERY well. I think I took 10 mg daily. But, if a short term of anti-inflammatories can do the trick, go for it. Mine was much more long-term. Best of luck with this - AND with your aneurism.