Unusual Chest Sensation After Weight Loss

[PatrickH-DC]

I have lost over 60 pounds (260+ to 198 toward goal of 175) using a medical meal replacement program. I feel generally fantastic, my former high blood pressure has normalized and no longer take Lisinopril. I had an EKG at the start of the program in late October and another last week; both results are normal. Starting about two months ago, I get an occasional sensation in my sternum and upper chest area. I have categorized it as “shortness of breath,” but really it’s not that. It is not painful, more concerning mentally as it is a new sensation and I don’t know what’s happening. It generally only happens – or at least I only notice it – when resting, say sitting at my desk typing. I don’t experience it when doing cardio exercise, and in fact getting up and walking around tends to make the sensation go away. My doctor is a bit stumped, as my EKG, blood pressure, and all labs are normal and ideal. One thought he has is it could be my body, skeleton, and organ settling into a new space, whereas there was formally a lot of fat to hold things differently. I realize this is a fairly vague description of what I’m experiencing. But based on this, does anyone have ideas as to what this may be?

 

[weightlossquick]

Perhaps there was an infection in your heart muscle. Or maybe a blood clot that traveled from your leg to the lungs -- that would cause pain, though shortness of breath that would accompany such a clot. Or could he have a metabolic abnormality? Too much thyroid hormone could speed up your metabolism and cause weight loss. It might also weaken your heart.Better to consult your physician as soon as possible.