6 months post-PE + lung infarction - weird pec/upper chest pain? Anyone else?
So I survived a PE plus left lung infarction back in February when I was 28. Still on blood thinners until December and I’ve got a VQ scan coming up soon.
I keep getting this weird feeling right in my upper chest around the pecs area. It doesn’t even really hurt it’s just this odd sensation or faint pain that comes out of nowhere. Happens at least a few times a week no matter if I’m walking sitting or lying down. Every time it happens my brain immediately jumps to oh no it’s happening again but it never turns into anything worse. Just this strange sensation that won’t go away.
From what I’ve read this is actually pretty common especially with the infarction. The scar tissue and the lining around the lung healing can pull and feel weird for months. Your muscles also get tense from breathing differently after everything. It’s reassuring that I’m still on blood thinners and the VQ scan will give me a proper clear picture of where everything is at.
I’m definitely keeping an eye out for anything that feels different though. If it gets worse or I get short of breath racing heart or anything new I’m going straight to hospital. But right now it feels like just part of healing even though it’s annoying and a bit scary every time.
Just wondering if anyone else who’s been through this especially with a lung infarction gets that same weird upper chest pec feeling? Would really love to hear I’m not the only one dealing with this. Still grateful to be here and taking it day by day.