What Could Cause Right Sternal And Shoulder Pain In A Perimenopausal Woman With No Other Symptoms?

Posted on Thu, 7 Mar 2024

Question: Hello I am a 51 year old women in peremenupause I have been having a pain pain from my right upper inner sturnum to my shoulder … tender to touch … hurts at times with movement but also tender if I am still .. all vitals breathing oxygen heart rate all good no other symptoms… I have had this kind of pain before as well as theratic back pain

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Your symptoms are not related to the heart.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Based on your description of the pain, I would exclude any possible cardiac issues. In my opinion, this is musculoskeletal pain (costochondritis and / or fibromyalgia). There is no reason to panic about your heart. I recommend taking ibuprofen for the pain and using warm local pads.

Hope you will find this information helpful! Please let me know in case of further questions! Wishing all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Iliri

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar