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Does this sound like costochondritis with chest and rib pain?

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Jade313 · 26/06/2026 19:50

Does this sound like costochondritis?
for a while iv had a dull pain beneath left breast and sometimes I get a sharp stabbing pain that shoots round to my side and takes my breath away. The very bottom of my sternum is sore when pressed and it feels almost like someone is hugging it if that makes sense! My chest felt squeezed for a few days especially when bending down. Not to mention it feels like I’m having palpitations at times.
my right bottom rib also feels tender when pressed and there are times it feels like it’s in my back .
sometimes I swear the pains are beneath my breasts as well, shoulders have also been a bit sore.
so far iv had an abdominal ultrasound which was fine as I do suffer with IBS.
I went to GP who checked my lungs and they were clear and blood pressure fine so I’m now just at a loss as to what is going on. I suffer pretty bad with health anxiety so this is making things so much worst . Anyone had these symptoms ?

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AfogatoFirenze · 26/06/2026 19:52

Yes me! Also struggled to get a deep breath in because it hurt!

Jade313 · 26/06/2026 20:14

@AfogatoFirenze Yes when I had the sharp shooting pains I also struggled to take a deep breath , feels like your being stabbed with a sharp blade with every breath !

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friedaddedchilli · 26/06/2026 20:20

Usual protocol with suspected costochondritis is to eliminate heart issues. I was sent for an ECG when I had it. Then rechecked for tenderness when that was clear.

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