What Causes Pain In The Middle Of My Sternum And After Stretching And Moving Around?

Posted on Thu, 2 Aug 2018

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Question : Hello this is a follow up for Dr Sharka as you know I have been smoke free for 1.5 years now I do about 4-5miles 5 times a week ans I do lower body and low weights I do have Costo ans fybro ans I currently have a cold my question is I have been sleeping on the couch and this morning I woke up and I had a pain in my middle sturnum and when I tried to move get up I felt it again after stretching and moving around it was a bit better no shortness of breath or anything could this be cardio related or perhaps my Costo ans sleeping position I also take mertazapine 7.5 mg and levithyroixine

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Your symptoms are typical of a musculoskeletal pain, probably due to a wrong position during sleeping. There is nothing to worry about your heart, because your symptoms are not typical of any cardiac disorders. I would just recommend taking Tylenol or ibuprofen and avoid straining physical activity. There is no need for any tests. Just try to relax and don't worry about it!

I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!

Regards,
Dr. Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng