Chest pains...

seize

Before I ask this question I definitely plan on seeing a doctor but I wanted to still ask in this forum. I have been on a raw food diet for about 1 and 1/2 months now. I feel great, have wonderful energy, drink green smoothies, etc. I do on occassion get chest pains near my heart area. I always had a murmur as a child but it never gave me any pain. My question is does anyone know if a raw food diet could contribute to these pains? Thanks everyone.

spirit

Seize, I developed chest pain ( for 6 long weeks ) after I ate a very SAD meal after being raw for a couple of months, also I still get chest pain if I eat unsoaked nuts ( indigestion I guess ). Of course I recommend seeing an MD as you had mentioned. I had a full work up done just to find out I was very healthy but I’m glad I ruled out anything cardiac.

Bluedolfin

seize~ Great that you are going to see a doctor… soon. :)

Here a few things to notice…

• What did you eat before the pain? You might be having a reaction to something you ate.
• Since you have lots of energy, have you increased/changed your physical activity? Might be muscle strain from activity.
• Here is a strange one that tends to be overlooked… Do you wear a backpack or other bag or do an activity on the left side? Women tend to have this one from carrying a heavy purse on one side. Might be an intermittent muscle strain.
• Do you use your left shoulder to hold your phone to your ear? Strain again…
• Look to see if you changed anything like a new bed, pillow, reading in bed, etc. It could be subtle

seize

Thanks soo much you two for the quick response. I have been doing excercising… something I had put off for some time now – especially with push up bars. I didn’t even put two and two together so I guess I could have strained something that’s causing it to feel like it’s coming from my heart. I still; however, will be seeing a specialist Friday at 11am. :) Thank you again.

spirit

Oh good! I hope it’s only a pesky muscle strain.

Bluedolfin

seize~ I hope you will keep us posted on what you find to be the source.

Lucy

Seize,maybe you have some gas and also parasites. Colonics and enemas are very good for it,but go see a doctor first and make sure you are ok.