Recently I have noticed that my sternum has been swollen and I don't know why! I haven't had an injury or anything that might explain it, but, I wonder if my weight may have something to do with it although I have lost almost 40 lbs I am still overweight but. I am concerned that it may be more and was looking for some answers before I go to the doctor!! It only hurts if I touch it, I noticed it when I was doing a self exam and I have begun to lose weight so i thought maybe being heavy has caused it to push out and that is what it is. I would love to know if anyone has an answer or a suggestion of where to look for some answers I really don't want to see a doctor unless I have some answers first.
Thanks %-)
Thanks %-)
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Hi honey! I don't want to scare you, but I would like you to see your doctor ASAP regarding the bump! It might be nothing, BUT I want to rule out something else first! Do you feel BLAH! run down, tired, lethargic etc?
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Thanks for the reply I just wanted you to know that in response to your message question no I don't feel blah, I get tired and run down only because I am doing so much more these days trying to loose weight but otherwise I feel fine and it only bothers me when I check on it. I would really like to know what the possibilities are for what it is and the causes that may be associated with it? If you know of a place that I could research this that would be really helpful!!
Thanks again!! :-)
Thanks again!! :-)
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I have the same issue. Oddly enough, my friend noticed it. I have had breast cancer about 8 years ago and I no longer have insurance so have not been checked. My heart is in my throat wondering what is wrong!
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Rose, did you figure out what was causing the swelling? My mom also had breast cancer more than 10 years ago and has the same swelling. Her oncologist believes it is cancer that has metastasized :( We will know the results of her tests tomorrow. Please see a doctor if you haven't already!
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I am a massage therapist. Some knowledge of the pathology of disease. Is there a history of arthritis or osteoarthritis in your family? Could be a bone spur and the worst could be cancer. I would have an x-ray and talk to your Dr. Maybe is arthritis, pain and swelling with lifting or any sort.
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I am having the same problem with my sternum being swallow and it hurts when I touch it, I am also feeling run down and tired all of the time, my hair is falling out in clumps and I don't know if that has anything to do with it and also I am loosing weight with out even trying due to lake of appetite so if someone could please help me to figure out what is wrong I would greatly appreciate it Thank you Tammi
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Darling, you need to go consult a doctor about that. The intranet may not have the answers you need, and with something possibly as serious as that, it's critical that a trained medical professional look at it. :)
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Yes I feel tired most of the time. I have cramps in rib cage if I twist wrong. I have fibromyalgia, arthritis, nurophy heinal herna among other things. Could any of these be possible the cause?
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By any chance, jabw yoi had Cipro, Levaquin or Avelox, also known a Fluoroquinolones?
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