Smoking Cessation Symptoms

[aarona54]

Hey everybody, I just quit smoking 3 months ago and I have been having a number of health concerns since, mostly   chest pains, I was wondering if anybody else had this problem and if so how long did it take to get better?

[aarona54]

Thank you very much for the feedback,  I have been to my doctor about this have had EKG's, stress test, all keep coming up normal, I have been diagnosed with vitamin d deficiency and my doctor thinks it's that coupled with stress but I've just been thinking that there is something else wrong, guess I just need to not worry so much. Thanks again and take care!!!

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
Usually most symptoms related to nicotine withdrawal are felt in the next 3-7 days after the last cigarette. However, yes, symptoms like anxiety and headaches can re-surface time and again for a few months, especially if you are stressed or around smokers or   are sitting idle. Usually chest tightness is a common symptoms in those who quit smoking. This lasts for a few days after last cigarette. The tightness (not actually pain) is due to anxiety and stress and due to various changes in body due to nicotine withdrawal.
However, if you have chest pain on and off, then it could be due to high or low blood pressure, angina, or congestion in lungs (if you also have cough—this is a common reason for chest pain in those who quit).
Since it could be something serious such as a heart attack or angina, you should consult your doctor regarding this immediately. Hope this helps. Take care!

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