1. Community
  2. Women's health
  3. Menopause

Perimenopause. Tight chest

Posted , 38 users are following.

michelle46271
michelle46271

Hi

Does anyone else get the tight chest that comes on and is tight to breath ?

2 likes, 38 replies

38 Replies

Next
  • Cary1215
    Cary1215 michelle46271

    Posted

    Oh yes!  In fack I have it now.  It comes and goes as does my hot flashes.  The chest heaviest has lasted 3-4 months then goes away for a while.  I have it back now and hot flashes are pretty much gone but I also have dizziness and low blood sugar.  Hormones are HORRIFIC!!!!
    • michelle46271
      michelle46271 Cary1215

      Posted

      Yes I have the dizziness and brain fog. The tight feeling comes on and feels like your ribs are closing in to. I wonder how long to the end of peri now. I'm 46
  • sharcerv52408
    sharcerv52408 michelle46271

    Posted

    Yes I get this too. I think sometimes that it could be my heart or my lungs. But it usually dissapates. I don't get it too frequently but it is scary.
  • jenni70
    jenni70 michelle46271

    Edited

    Yes - this came on approximately 6 months ago (5 yrs into my saga "the bizarre symptoms that haven't killed me so far..."). It is another layered-on-weird sensation that is legitimately a physical *thing*. It did come about around the same time that I started having troubles swallowing/feeling of food getting stuck, and silent reflux issues (that I had never had before in my life). I wondered if it was related, but I've had the reflux come and go and this weird sensation come and go. It feels like a big band is around my upper ribs and I feel pressure in my back. I find it tight if I try to draw a big breath in and I feel that pressure. I track in on my Period App, to see if it's linked to any particular time in my cycle. The only saving grace is that it has gone away for some days at a time, so I figure that if it isn't progressing then it is likely linked to my hormone fluctuations. It took me some time to believe that it wasn't something more sinister, especially since I've been having troubling episodes of lightheadedness that can be quite frightening. I have a standing req. for an EKG, so when I experince that feeling next, along with dizziness/lightheadedness, my doctor suggested that I pop in and get the EKG done at that time. I do believe that it's related to a nasty peri-menopause though, but then again I'm having a good day today....
    • sharcerv52408
      sharcerv52408 jenni70

      Posted

      That's exactly what it feels like, a tight band is around your rib cage. That is what I have been experiencing today. I have not been able to eat that much today. I get that feeling right under my left breast at the top of my rib cage. Then my stomach was nervous off and on today too. It just gets to be too much sometimes!
    • debbie75601
      debbie75601 sharcerv52408

      Posted

      Me too! My radiates around to my back. I had applesauce and broth and a couple crackers today.
    • sharcerv52408
      sharcerv52408 debbie75601

      Edited

      Yes I feel it in my back sometimes too. Then it radiates to my shoulder and arm. It's really a bothersome thing.
    • debbie75601
      debbie75601 sharcerv52408

      Posted

      My shoulder was having pain about a half hour ago! It just keeps getting better and better!
    • michelle46271
      michelle46271 jenni70

      Edited

      I get the funny to swallow feeling and acid reflux too. I also find it hard to breath. It's absolutely horrible. I can't believe this is all peri ! I've just no interest in myself and going anywhere.
    • maria76995
      maria76995 jenni70

      Posted

      Hi jenn, I thought I never heard someone said that they had the feeling like food stuck in the throats and have trouble swolling I thought it was only me it takes 2 days for mine to settle down it's frightening symptom,oh everyday I can't wait to feel like me again praying I hope so.

    • maria_03422
      maria_03422 maria76995

      Posted

      Hi Maria!

      I'm so glad I'm not alone on this it's been couple weeks on and off getting the feeling something stuck in my throat!!! it's scary!

      xxxx

    • sheri12
      sheri12 jenni70

      Posted

      how did this resolve itself or get diagnosed? I am currently feeling this and feel the pain jump around and esp if i deep breath. it's scary.

  • Snowbell1975
    Snowbell1975 michelle46271

    Posted

    This is one of the most horrible symptoms I have. It makes my anxiety go through the roof. Ive had it for going on 9 months. Can't wait for it to end.
    • sheri12
      sheri12 Snowbell1975

      Posted

      what did you do for it? I am feeling it now pain in back by ribs then moves to front. scary.

  • debbie75601
    debbie75601 michelle46271

    Posted

    Does yours Aldo feel like chest pains on both sides? I'm having that now . And anyone get burning chest pains?
Back to top
Next

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.