Persistent chest tightness/“sticky” feeling for 2 years after virus - really struggling
Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate any advice.
Around 2 years ago I caught a strong virus. It started with throat pain for about a week, then moved into my chest. Since around October 2024, I’ve had a constant “sticky” feeling in my chest along with tightness and heaviness.
It feels like something is stuck in my chest and it’s there every day. It’s really affecting my quality of life now.
I’ve had:
- CT scan (normal)
- Chest X-ray (normal)
I was also given anxiety medication, but it hasn’t helped at all, so I don’t feel like it’s just anxiety.
I originally got sick after a long car journey with my sister (she was ill, AC on full for 3 hours).
Has anyone experienced something like this or knows what this could be? I’m really struggling with this daily discomfort.
Age: 30 Gender: Male Smoking: no