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I started a hcg weight loss treatment about 8 days ago and came off my natural hormones (cenestin & prometrium) to do it. For about 4 days, I have had chest pressure and sometimes a feeling of throat constriction. Neither of the symptoms are bad, but I've never had them before. Also, I came off of lipitor gradually. (My HDL is high usually around 90 and off the lipitor, sometimes my readings are the total of 239, with medicine about 180 range.) What do you think?

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Posted by Lisa, MSN, FNP-BC, CCRN 33 days and 1 hours ago.

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Hello; Thank you for writing in today. I am not as concerned about the medications you have discontinued. Discontinuing these medications could cause some symptoms; however, I am more concerned about the Hcg weight loss diet. Although the Hcg diet is marketed as side effect free, there has been some breathing difficulties associated with this supplement. At this point, I would recommend contacting your medical provider. If you are receiving this per a nutrition and/or diet center, you can consider consulting the medical provider on staff, if one is present; however, if there is not a medical provider overseeing your care, I would recommend visiting your medical provider. At this point, although discontinuing the other medications may contribute, again, I would question the need to rule out adverse reaction to Hcg on the top of my list. I hope this helps answer your question. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please let me know. Lisa

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Could this be heart problems developing or probably more related to breathing (although I'm not having difficulty in breathing). I have never experienced anything like this even though it is not bad.

Thanks.

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It would more likely be related to breathing; however, a cardiac issue can't be excluded. This may be benign; however, before you continue with the Hcg diet, I would recommend evaluation. In these types of situations, it is best to proceed with caution. Lisa

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