CHEST TIGHTNESS OR PAIN

[CJTJ]

FOR 2 DAYS I HAVE BEEN FEELING A TIGHTNESS KINDA PAIN IN MY CHEST NOT MY HEART BUT CHEST MAINLY THE RIGHT SIDE AND UPPER MIDDLE(ABOVE MY BREASTS GEEEEESH I KNOW DRAW A PICTURE LOL!) TODAY MAKES 1 WEEK I HAVE BEEN ON PHEN I HAVE LOST 8 POUNDS WHICH WERE ALL IN THE FIRST 4 DAYS LOST ANOTHER ON THE 5TH DAY AND GAINED IT BACK SO IM THIS MORNING I WAS STILL AT A 8 POUND LOSS WHICH I KNOW IS GOOD I HAVE ACTUALLY NEVER LOST THAT MUCH EVER! I HAVE TRIED TO WATCH WHAT I EAT I REALLY DONT HAVE TIME TO EXERCISE I AM FOR THE TIME A SINGLE MOM TRYING TO GET STUFF TOGETHER FOR OUR BIG MOVE TO GERMANY AND RUNNING MY SON BACKA ND FORTH TO SCHOOL! ITRY TO EAT PRETZELS IF I AHVE TO HAVE CHIPS AND FRUIT SALADS AND SOUPS AND THINGS! MY BIGGEST THING IS I WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT!!!! BAD! AND SOMEONE ON HERE TOLD ME AND I BELIEVE ITS TRUE AND NOW UNDERSTAND THAT IT WANT HAPPEN FAST BECAUSE I DIDNT PUT ALL THE WEIGHT ON FAST SO ITS NOT GOING TO COME OFF FAST ALL THOUGH IT WAS EASIER TO PUT ON THEN TAKE OFF!LOL! ANYONE EVER DO THE SLIM FAST DIET? DID YOU SUCEED?

[missus]

Hi CJTJ. Read your post. I see you're having some pain. Just wanted to know if you've had your blood pressure checked and if so, when? I think you should see your doctor tomorrow (if the pain gets worse, go to hospital right away). Definitely, I think you should get checked out asap. Let us know how it goes. Congratulations on the 8 pounds. Have a great day. Missus

BE BLESSED

[Bambesi]

Hi: This has been my problem too -- the chest pain and the feeling that I have to take a huge gulp of air at times to get enough air. I wish wish wish someone with a medical background was on here and could tell those of us with that problem if it is a common side effect of amphetamine-like drugs or if it is indicative of the beginning of PPH. There is so much controversary as to if phentermine alone can cause PPH.... I have seen doctors write-up and articles written by docs on BOTH sides of the issue. But would the phen cause PPH this soon after starting it? Or are these chest/breathing feelings a normal side effect. I wish someone out there could answer this!!!!!!!!!!!

[CJTJ]

I DONT HAVE THE GULPING AIR FEELING I BREATHE NORMAL I AM A SMOKER IS WANTING TO QUIT BUT AFRAID TO QUIT DUE TO THE WEIGHT GAIN ISSUE OF IF YOU QUIT SMOKING YOU GAIN WEIGHT ---UGH! I WOULD LIKE TO LOSE WEIGHT AND GET MY SELF IN THE HABIT OF EATING WELL AND THEN QUIT! I AM NOT A HEAVY SMOKER 5 CIGGS AT THE MOST A DAY USUALLY NOT THAT MANY! TODAY I AM NOT GOING TO TAKE PHEN AND SEE HOW I FEEL! SO FAR THERE IS NO CHEST PAIN IT IS MORE KINDA LIKE A SORENESS FROM A WORKOUT THAN SEVERE STABBING BUT I DONT HAVE TIME TO WORK OUT SO I KNOW ITS NOT THAT! I LOST 10 POUNDS AS OF TODAY!!!!! HOORAY FOR ME

[health4life]

Ok. I can only give u my experience. But to be honest u really need to consult with "your" physician.

I had chest heaviness with no pain at all. It felt so heavy that I had to take huge breaths of air to make me feel like I was getting enough oxygen.

What I did was skipped a day of meds it only took a day for the symptoms to go away for me and I started the next making sure I consumed enough water. If u are taking 37.5mg u should split it in half it could be too much for your system.

I only experienced it(heaviness) when I wasnt drinking enough. What an uncomfortable feeling it was. I slipped twice on my water when I was on Phen and when I did I had those symptoms.

Heaviness but "no chest pain" and I was under a doctors care as well. I am in the medical field. But I am not a doctor. What I have always been taught is to never diagnose yourself. Thats a doctors job. But u know your body better than anyone else and if something doesnt feel right to u. You should always see a doctor. Never wait around. This isnt to scare u. I'm talking about everyday life in general.

But to answer your question yes alot have felt that but like I said before thats only my experience.

If u are experiencing "pain". I wouldnt take it before I have my bp checked and have seen a doctor. Headaches and chest pain may be a sign that your blood pressure has gone up.

[ April 10, 2003, 08:35 AM: Message edited by: health4life ]