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Pain Behind Xiphoid Process

2012-08-12T22:07:38Z

Hello all,

I've been having a burning pain behind my xiphoid process and I was wondering if anyone has any ideas what might be causing it and suggestions to heal it.

I follow a GAPS Diet, typically eating only meat, fat, vegetables, and bone broths. It seems that the pain is worse when I eat nuts or other fibrous foods, but lately it has been hurting no matter what I eat and even hours after not eating.

Any thoughts?

Thanks, Zym

Answer by BoneBrothFast for Pain Behind Xiphoid Process

2012-08-13T02:39:00Z

I wish I could give you a straight answer, but the possible answers are vast. How old are you? It's possible that the xiphoid process is simply developing, as it does with age. It's also possible that you're encountering re-mineralization of your bones and cartilage. It's possible you have H. Pylori/an ulcer or you may not be digesting the higher meat intake as well. Have you ever taken Betaine HCl? I would recommend doing that and seeing if your condition doesn't improve or goes away completely.

Answer by joanna for Pain Behind Xiphoid Process

2012-10-02T00:39:22Z

could be costochondritis. i developed it from prednisone and it sometimes felt like i was getting stabbed in the sternum. exercising was the easiest way to make it worse, so i avoided all upper body work for a while- likes months. the main thing that helped me was using boswellia cream. i would rub it all over my chest every day and that really relieved the burning pain.

also, you need to get an x-ray to diagnose this. there really isn't a treatment either. just rest.

Answer by PaleoGreyhound for Pain Behind Xiphoid Process

2012-11-27T07:45:59Z

Take a proton pump inhibitor like omeprazole and see if that helps. Medically, pain localized to x p is usu gerd or costochondritis but since it is brought on after meals rather than due to specific movements (lifting etc), its prob gerd.

Answer by bjjcaveman for Pain Behind Xiphoid Process

2012-12-25T21:20:56Z

Also just wanted throw this out there... make sure you're not having a heart attack. Its difficult to help diagnose without knowledge of your risk factors, age, weight, etc...