Hi All,
I am just 3 days into my quit but I am noticing my chest is feeling very tight and heavy feeling...I am not coughing or anything just seems a bit harder to breath than normal.. has anyone else experienced this and if so is there a certain length of time it normally lasts?
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/14/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 57
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $24
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 2 [B]Seconds:[/B] 43
thanks, it is making it hard to sleep as I do feel "wound up"...
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/14/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 57
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $24
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 24
I agree with the other posts.. do some deep breathing exercises and drink plenty of water..However, if these feelings of tightness continue I would certainly see the dr. It could be that your lungs are adjusting to no smoke and are healing.. just don't let it go too long.
((((((((((hugs))))))))
Monica58
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/31/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 48
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 967
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $432
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 35 [B]Seconds:[/B] 39
Hi Bowmanville
Cant say how long it lasts all of our quits are different!
Can say that smoking definitely won't help!
Phil
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/8/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 132
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,779
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] �693
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 27 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 34
Bowmanville,
This has been reported by some of our quitters. Possible causes include your lungs healing or quit related anxiety. If symptoms persist or worsen, seek medical attention.
Try a relaxing activity or some physical activity to help you get rid of some of that anxiety.
Hope you feel better soon.
Danielle
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