<human>: For roughly the last 9 years, I've been suffering from chronic and fairly debilitating chest pain.  I've had quite a workup that ruled out pretty much everything cardiac or GI related.  The pain is on both the left and right side of the third or fourth intercostal joints. The pain commonly radiates out into the armpits or up into the shoulders.  Sometimes, my sternum cracks and I feel better.  For example, yesterday it hurt pretty bad and I lifted my head to look at the ceiling and my entire sternum cracked like knuckles would, only much louder. 

My cardiologist suggested it was a severe case of Tietze syndrome and only recommended NSAIDs.  They help somewhat, but after 9 years, I'm looking for a better solution.  

Any advice or suggestions?

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<bot>: It appears I have Tietze Syndrome, a chronic inflammation of the sternal cartilage.  Any advice on treatment?