Dizzy tummy pain and chest pain

Hi all I don't know whether I'm being daft but for the past few weeks I've been having chest pain after I eat also tummy pain not always after food I've also been feeling very lightheaded when walking anywhere extremely tired and hardly sleeping well. I've also seen a change in my weight now I haven't been on a diet and my eating habits haven't changed but I've gone from 9st5 to 8st10.

I haven't been to the doctors yet I don't know whether it's me just being silly and I'm stressing because I've a colposcopy coming up in 2 weeks (hysterectomy 2 yes ago stage 1a1 cancer)

But please anyone who will tell me to stop worrying would be great but I've never felt like this before

Thank you

  • Hi Shells3boys and thanks for posting.

    It sounds like you are having a worrying time at the moment.

    You mention that you have a colposcopy coming up and you are stressing about this.  Sometimes when we are feeling stressed it is possible to experience all sorts of symptoms.  But we would always say to people who are experiencing things that are not normal for them to go along to their GP.

    Your doctor will be able to talk through what has been happening and examine you.  They will also be able to order any tests they think you might need.  Symptoms such as dizziness, not sleeping and chest pain after eating can be caused by many different things so it is always good to get them checked out, and hopefully have your mind put at rest.

    There is some information on the NHS website about chest pain you might like to look at, which also explains when chest pain may be something more serious.

    I hope this is helpful. but please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You might like to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care,

    Rachel