http://www.costohope.blogspot.com
Sorry to hear of your pain, hope this blog helps out a little!
Hi Max, this sure sounds like costochondritits to me; especially since your tests have all come back normal. I would see a chiropractor for this, if a vertebrae is out of alignment in your neck and back, you will have pains. Also, if a rib head is out, you will have pains, he/she will be able to help this as well.
In the meantime, take Advil and use heat on the area, also, take a hot bath with Epsom salt in the water, about 2 cups.
I hope this helps, please keep us posted.
Susie
I'm 17 years old and I'm I am feeling much of the same things you describe. I have many symptoms though, not just chest and rib pains. But when there is pain in my chest/ribs, it sometimes comes and goes and sometimes lasts for days. When I press down, it feels sore and tender. It sometimes moves down to my upper abdominal region as well. I haven't had every test done yet to rule out heart problems, but I think I'm experiencing anxiety pains (I hope at that's it). Anxiety pains can be sharp and in the chest/rib area. Are you stressed often? I would tell your Dr. if anxiety is a possible prob. It could also be Costochondritis, which is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone (sternum). It causes sharp pain in the costosternal joint — where your ribs and breastbone are joined by rubbery cartilage. Costochondritis is rare, but it wouldn't hurt to ask your Dr.