Chest Pains

[Apilling09]

Hi all, I quit smoking almost 11 weeks ago and since then I’ve been having chest pains. They tend to move around to different spots in my chest and sometimes I’ll burp after so I’m sure its just gas as I’ve been having digestive issues also. My doctor is having me do all sorts of tests, I had an EKG Friday which came back normal, I have a lung X Ray tomorrow and I have an echocardiogram scheduled next week as well as an appointment with a GI specialist. Im only concerned now because sometimes the pains are in my heart area which makes me nervous. Even though I am only 30 I still want to make sure I’m healthy, you just never know. I guess my question is has anyone else dealt with chest pains before? I know chest tightness is common but mine are more like sharp pains that come and go. Thanks!

[sweetplt]

Yes I have had chest pains in the past...due to asthma and breathing issues...also, one time from working with weights, I pulled a muscle (heart is a muscle) ...I think what is good...and smart...you went to your Doctor and you are having good tests done to find answers...hang in there and keep us posted...right now I am sending a prayer out for you...~ Colleen 188 DOF 

[Apilling09]

Thank you! Xx

[indingrl]

CONGRATS on 11 weeks - GOOD JOB!

[Sandy-9-17-17]

Yes, Yes, and Yes again and again.....digestive issues began for me right away.  Keep on exercising, walking and lots of water.  I am now on a medicine for acid reflux....I want to get off of it, but I will need to lose weight first.  

It is worth quitting for but your body is going to go through many changes to get back to a new normal....take it from me, 

IT IS SO WORTH IT!   I love my smoke free life.   I do not miss the addiction/habit of it at all!  The chain to it is cut, and can never be fixed!  Be well, and don't give in because of all the changes you are going through!  

[Giulia]

Heartburn can also seem like heart problems when it's not, it's gastroenteric in nature.  Good that you're getting all the tests done.  Each will rule out another possibility.  And good that you've been quit for 11 weeks.  That's the BEST thing you can do for yourself!

[Barbscloud]

Good that you're having it checked.  There are many side effects from quitting smoking, but it's better to play it safe than assume that it's nothing.  Congrats on 11 weeks!

Barb

[HappyJoyousFree]

I’m glad you are getting it checked out. Let us know how you are doing. 

[AnnetteMM]

Also yes and yes.  I had both digestive issues AND chest pain...I called it lung pain.

I figured it was extreme healing happening,  and it actually went away after a few months.