Is this pain in the muscles around my lungs from COPD?
My pain seems stop be in the muscles around my lungs. It is not a constant pain but if I reach for something, it kills me. Is this from COPD?
Hi CarolF and welcome. Although we cannot provide medical advice or diagnostics over the internet (for your own safety), your concern certainly warrants a reply. Others in our online community have expressed similar issues related to the cramping/pain you've described. I thought this article might provide some more insight for you on this very topic: https://copd.net/living/community-feedback-rib-cramping/. Please check back with us and let us know how you're doing.
All the best,
Leon (site moderator)I feel that my lungs are burning and never experienced this before. Was diagnosed 8 years ago. What can this possibly mean?
Hi butck, and thanks for your question. While we cannot provide medical advice or diagnostics over the internet (for your own safety), your concern certainly warrants a reply. Many members in our community have spoken about different pains they have, which may be associated with COPD. I thought you may find it interesting to look over this article about COPD and pain: https://copd.net/living/8-things-to-know-pain/. You may also want to discuss this further with your physician. He/she would be a good resource for you as well. Warmly, Leon (site moderator)
