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Q: Chest pain only while running

asked by: nickdziegler on January 25th, 2008

New User

Hey. I'm 20, male. I regularly run on an elliptical and occasionally a stationary bike, and in the warmer months I use my bike very frequently as transportation. What I rarely do is run on pavement for exercise.

On those occasions I do, I notice that very soon after beginning I get chest pains. It originates in the center of my chest, and my throat tightens and it becomes a little difficult to breathe. Even after stopping it lasts, though gradually decreasing in intensity, for 30min .

Like I said, I go to the gym, sometimes up to five times a week. I run on an elliptical anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. I'm not at all unaccustomed to cardiovascular exercise, and if the heart meters are to be trusted at my gym my heart rate can get up to 180 without experiencing even the slightest hint of this pain.

I've thought maybe the fact that, if I do run, it's usually because it's a little late and I don't feel like heading out to the gym, and for that reason it tends to be cool outside. But then again, I ride my bicycle at night occasionally, albeit it's still winter so it's colder than usual here (CA). I don't know if cold air could have anything to do with it.

Thanks so much for any replies.

Replies(12)

Fighter_in_the_Sky_

replied on March 11th, 2008

Experienced User

Running on pavement is much more tiring than on the elliptical since although the cardio work is the same, ur legs are taking a lot more impact, but still, you shouldn't be getting chest pains

nalag22

replied on April 2nd, 2008

New User

I seem to be experiencing nearly the same thing... I'm 26, female, and have always been very active. Though when I run, I get chest pains, without fail. It continues 30 or so minutes after I stop, and sometimes I develop a cough the day after I run. Its worse in cold weather, but there in warm as well. Its been like this for years!

Everyone tells me I just have to tough it out and make it through getting started... but that doesn't seem to really work. hm.

Nick have you seen any improvement?

antigone

replied on April 5th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

Check your breathing. You may not be breathing properly while running. Be sure you are inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth. You may need to really focus and think about it for awhile during your run but it will become second nature to you after some practice. My 19 year old son was having similar experiences with chest pain. I told him to really watch his breathing and now he runs without chest pain. The pain is related to CO2 levels.

If you continue to experience any pain you should consult a cardiologist for a stress test and ekg.

Mikolas

replied on April 14th, 2008

Active User, very eHealthy

Breathing or not, I don't see how that is correlated with this chest pain, oxygen deficiency would probably cause these posters to produce lactic acid and prevent them from running for a long duration anyway. If they were poorly breathing, the original poster probably wouldn't have been able to run for 30 minutes anyway.

Go to the doctor, there are way too many explanations for that. Clotting of the Arteries or Veins for instance, can cause this chest pain, because of the difficulty of blood flow with increased blood pressure from cardiovascular exercises. That is but one of the explanation.

dollydoo

replied on April 7th, 2009

New User

i hav the same problem

i think it is to do with the cold air, some years ago i was staying in a warm country n i never had this problem and now am in UK n whenever i run i have a chest pain as explained by nick exactly the same way..n i havent found any cure for it...did u find any thg nick...thnks

BBarry

replied on May 12th, 2009

New User

chest pain

i suffer the same thing i do alot of training and the past 8 month i have not been able to train because of a severe deep pain starts in the middle of my chest ive been to the hospital 3 times they say its got nothing to do the the heart its muscle problems but it just wont go away does anyone have any ideas ?

isvk

replied on October 27th, 2009

New User

Hello,

If you experience chest pain during an exercise, you should report this to your doctor. The doctor will likely check your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, ask you questions about your heart and perform other steps needed to diagnose angina. Other possibilities are the cold air (which constricts your arteries), and indigestion.

Pinkmoon2003

replied on November 1st, 2009

New User

I have experienced pain in the center of my chest while jogging as well. I am 24 and I just went to the doctor to get my blood pressure and cholesterol levels taken and everything is normal. I got an EKG and a sonagram of the heart and the results were great. This chest pain occurs ONLY when I jog. Not when I bike, not when I climb stairs etc. only when I jog or run for an extended period of time. What a mystery this is...

Jrhumphery89

replied on November 11th, 2009

New User

I am 20 years old, i don't exersice alot but i would think i am in a little lower then average shape, little over weight, whenever i start jogging after about 10 mins in i get a pain right to the right of where my heart would be its bothering me too idk what to do

rubyice

replied on November 17th, 2009

New User

heart

I am going for the treadmill test to prove to the doctor that i have chest pain and shortness of breath. I do have a high heart rate and high blood pressure but been complaining for 7yrs and before the other atributes that they have found they have just put it down to athletes asthma. Now the doctor has sent me to a specialist and hopefully everything will become clearer. If you have chest pain when doing excercise PLEASE DO NOT DO EXERCISE! Go to the doctor do all the necesary checks first. No matter what age you are you still can have a heart problem which should be recodnised more...

jnsloand

replied on November 18th, 2009

New User

chest and throat

Hi, I'm an 18 years old female, in shape. I get the chest pain right as i start to run too, and only running. But then for the rest of the day my throat is sore and tastes like blood, and my voice is hoarse and I have a deep wheezing cough. Also, my chest is tender to the touch. It doesn't go away until 1-2 days after running not even 10 minutes. This is very discouraging.. Do I really need a doctor for this?

dirtysouth_boy3001

replied 17 hours and 0 minutes ago

New User

Try you breathing. I've found if you breath through your nose you won't get chest pains like you might if your breath through your mouth.

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