Chest Discomfort

[fluke13]

Does anyone else with Emphysema/COPD have permanent chest discomfort/aching?

Its not particularly painful as such just like a deep ache. Painkillers don't really do much.

Thanks in advance

[mikeadams51]

Some days worse than others. It really depends on what I've been doing. I avoid pain killers at all costs

[Lazarus]

yes I do - and OTC painkillers are no use either. although my situation is complex, it drives me a bit crazy some times. Try to be patient it may well clear up gradually.

[Ergendl]

Mine is usually caused by tired intercostal muscles, from breathing too deeply and stretching them, or tiring them out after bouts of coughing. I massage them gently to ease the soreness.

[hallentine47]

Yes I have the same condition and yes my chest aches and is sore sometimes and I have accepted that it is art of the ongoing condition. I take lots of pills as I have other problems so I do not use any pain killers for the discomfort in my chest.

[Hidden]

Yes i do anything else this damm disease want to throw at us im sick of it