The good news is that (other than the pain) it is completely harmless.

The way it always felt to me is like someone wrapped a small wire around something tender in my chest, and if I tried to breathe or straighten my posture, they would yank on it. I'd get it anywhere from a couple times a week to once a month. Then one day in my mid-30s it just stopped.

From what I understand this is relatively common. I was so grateful for the person on reddit who dropped this nugget of wisdom several years ago. It was nice to know I wasn't dying or whatever.

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[–] 7 points 3 months ago (1 child)

Wtf! I literally had this happen to me right before I scroll down to this post.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 months ago* (1 child)

    a first timer! how do you like it? that "pop" sensation?

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