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deejay1994
deejay1994

I am a 24 year old of a rather healthy build my height to weight to BMI are where they should be no high blood pressure or anything yet. I have been am avid smoker for 10 years and moderate drinker for the past 7 years I have taken part in other types of drugs but never for a consistant amount of time. The only procedure I've had was the removal over my appendix due to appendicitis. Now that that's taken care of tonight after a (what I would call) a regular night of drinks I returned home with a sharp pain in my chest and right shoulder I was wondering if it is something I should be imminently concerned about? Any help or anyone who has dealt with such problems would be greatly appreciated

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  • mrsmop
    mrsmop deejay1994

    Posted

    You are 24 and say you started smoking at 14 and drinking alcohol at 17 and you say you arrived home tonight with chest pains.

    Tonight?  What country are you in because it is currently 10am in the UK.

    If you want a serious answer, then stop drinking alcohol & stop smoking.  Do not take any illicit drugs.

     

  • Mrb223
    Mrb223 deejay1994

    Posted

    You're probably fine mate. Don't listen to negative people. We all have our vices. I smoked for a similar time 14-24. Gave up and have had problems with tension ever since. This is manageable but it can move around and make you think all kinds of health concerns. Don't be suprised if the doctor says its anxiety and offers anti depressents like sertroline or citalopram.

    These can help but i would suggest looking into your diet and lifestyle.

    You don't have to give everything up for ever but you may have to do an elimination diet and see how your body reacts when you reintroduce stuff.

    This could take a a while or not. I'm still a work in progress myself. I have good days, great days...and not so good ones.

    Its time to look after yourself. Good luck.

  • ptolemy
    ptolemy deejay1994

    Posted

    As MrB says it us time to look after yourself. We all belief we are infallible until we start to fall to pieces.
  • Peonygirl1
    Peonygirl1 deejay1994

    Posted

    Hi, the pain you describe sounds like some of the signs that could be an heart iissue so keep on top of this. When you hurt enough to seek advise I think your body is trying to tell you to take better care of it. Good time to stop smoking?! Hope so deejay, once you have succeed to stop smoking you won’t mind at all. It will feel good!  Best of luck and fight for your health!! 
  • lyn1951
    lyn1951 deejay1994

    Posted

    I had a Dr at the hospital, here in Brisbane, tell me he would be delighted if I had stomach issue, but I did not, I had fluid trapped in the sack my heart sits in and that fluid was squeezing my heart and restricting its ability to beat correctly.

    I had chest pain, right across my chest, more uncomfortable when I tried to lie down, scary I know, DO NOT IGNORE, well worth having someone giving you the all clear, or no issues.

    Mine after about 12 hours of tests and drugs, they felt it was probably caused by a virus, and some serious anti-inflammatories solved the problem, but having had it once I would recognise it again, but hopefully not.

     

  • wayne1962
    wayne1962 deejay1994

    Posted

    Heart issues include arm pain (left), ache in the jaw, feeling of indigestion that does not resolve, tingling in left arm and/or shoulder. I wondered whether you had done any weights before your night out?
  • Acelm03000
    Acelm03000 deejay1994

    Posted

    Your kidney and lungs are in big trouble! You have to stop drinking, smoking and using drugs immediately or you feel sorry.
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