I often have pain which can all at one time or having a starting point gradually spreading. The pain feel like a muscle pain of spasm. It occurs mid back between shoulder blades, under armpits acoss top part of chest(top of breast and sternum). It will last couple of weeks and go away until next time. One dr. thought it to be originating in neck, chiropractor said top rib pinching nerve. Chest pain is not heart related, same deeply bruised feeling as when I either cracked of damaged sternum. First occurrence was about 4-4 1/2 yrs ago. I ve had neck x-rays, not the problem and nothing else. Just take Naproxin. What might actually be causing and what test will identify cause for certain?
Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. There are many causes of such pains. One of important cause of such pain in vitamin D Deficiency. If found low you can take supplements of vitamin D3. You should get your thyroid function test to rule out thyroid disease. Your blood sugar fasting and PP should be done to rule out diabetes. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.