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OojanicitaoO
Member
‎09-23-2020 04:24 PM

Is this chest/lung discomfort normal and how long does it last? Thinking about the discomfort is triggering me and heightening my anxiety. Please tell me it’s normal

This is my third day of my 8th attempt and I don’t remember having this. Thanks so much. 

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elvan
Member
‎09-24-2020 09:01 PM

If it continues, see a doctor. In the meantime, drink lots & lots of liquids, if you are coughing, pay attention to if you are bringing anything up & be prepared to describe it to the doc. Is it thick? Is it colored? Do you have any fever? Headache? There is a good chance that your lungs are trying to clean themselves out & that this will pass soon but given all of the current issues with Covid & flu season, it would be a good idea to get checked out. You can get the reassurance you need & get treated if necessary.

Welcome to EX.

Ellen

OojanicitaoO
Member
‎09-28-2020 06:20 PM

Thank you all for your kind words and support! it helped ease my mind a lot to know that some of you had experienced this as well. As far as my doctor goes, yes I have one but we are not on the best terms right now... smh. Covid has really limited things for our relationship with our doctor as he cannot (or he chooses not to) see patients in person for basically anything. Ive tried and they just want to do televisits and guilt me for wanting to see my doctor. But on a good note all the discomfort went away! We were away camping and couldnt have seen the doctor anyway but in the mean time my discomfort went away and I had a few beers around the campfire without being triggered. 

elvan
Member
‎09-28-2020 07:36 PM
In response to OojanicitaoO

Really glad to hear that it went away & that you were able to have a couple of beers without feeling triggered! 
WOW. Keep a close rein on your quit, stay close to the site.

Ellen

green1611
Member
‎09-29-2020 07:48 AM

Great news that all discomfort went away. Key is start calm in mind.

Many times, the demons in our mind make our life miserable. 

All the best for smoke free journey !

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Barbscloud
Member
‎09-29-2020 08:22 AM

So happy your symptoms cleared up on there own.  Doctors here are seeing patients in person now.  I've been see several over the past few months.  But lots of people have done televisits that went just fine.  If needed, I would consider it rather than not see a doctor if needed. 

Glad you enjoyed your camping trip without smoking

Barb

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