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If you've been checked and cleared for any possible heart problems, then the other most likely causes are Acid Reflux/Indigestion (the pain is commonly mistaken for heart problems, and is very strong), or muscle / ligament damage in the rib or sternum area where the pain is.

If it's happening on a monthly basis, I'd track what you eat - keep a log when it happens to see if you can equate it to a specific food (anything spicy or acidic will do it) or a class of food. Having had Reflux for years, I know the pain you're describing, and it is not fun to deal with. It comes in waves and can last for a long time.

If you haven't been checked for a heart problem then you should. A cardiologist can give you a portable chest monitor to wear, or they can determine if you have a problem in their office by running an EKG. Reflux is one thing, but heart problems must be caught early in order to be dealt with effectively, so at least get it checked so you can rule it out if nothing else.

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