The bottom ribs on each side and my sternum hurt pretty badly. I haven t hurt myself or over exerted myself, so I know I didn t pull anything. It s sore to move certain ways and to the touch, if I take a deep breath it also hurts. I heard that it could be a symptom of fibromyalgia, as I am sore (but not nearly as bad as my rib/sternum) all over. Muscle aches and extreme exhaustion. Please help :(
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Fibromyalgia is characterized by symmetric distribution of pain in more that 11 areas of body without any evidence on investigations.So its most probably not related to fibromyalgia.It could be due mechanical stress or trauma.Give rest, apply ice,take analgesics oral or topical.Pain may subside in few days.Do not panic. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.