Costrochondritis and squeezing under sternum when inhaling???

I would get that checked out by my doctor. It could be many different things causing it.

I have had bad costochondritis in the past.  I also have a muscle that twists no and it looks like one of my ribs moves out of place.  If I get too tired, I get the chest pains and the ribs feel like they are breaking.

One thing that you mentioned is that you were recently sick.  If your dr. has not examined you for the chest pain since then, I strongly urge you to go back and have him check you out to make sure you do not have any heart problems. (sometimes I have heard of people getting an infection in the sac around the heart after an infection.)  I know that could seem to be expensive to go and it be negative but it is so important to rule that out before you try to treat from home.  It is better to play it safe when it is pain around your heart that causes shortness of breath.


Costo does cause your chest to hurt with each breath, but again, please be safe!

I do know one of the tender points spots is right under the clavicle for me. You can't touch near my clavicle.

I, too, have been experiencing some discomfort and tenderness in my chest. It is only on one side and movement makes it worse. However, I haven't had any shortness of breath or pain radiating elsewhere. I wonder if this could be the same?

My friend has FM, and has had it for years. She explained to me how you can have fibro pain in your chest. Also, she said lying still & rest was the only thing that made it better. Until recently I hadn't had any of symptoms.

For those who have, what else can I do to relieve the pain? I already have an appt with my Dr.