Heaviness in chest. Heart or GERD?

Melissuh

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Joined : May 2015

Posts : 773

Posted 12/19/2018 6:05 PM (GMT 0)

I had this issue last year. Stress test and pft came out good. Now its come back. My acid reflux has been a ton worse as has my anxiety and panic attacks.

Comes on mainly at rest. Once in the store but it felt like a rush from my stomach.

Guess I'm just worried it's a heart issue...
No health insurance isn't helping the situation 😔

SharonZ

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Posted 12/20/2018 1:06 PM (GMT 0)

Anxiety is a huge problem that sometimes mimics heart issues and also makes acid reflux worse. Without health insurance, I would just follow a strict GERD-friendly diet and take something like O-T-C Pepcid to see if that helps your symptoms. If the heaviness continues, you do need to see your cardio to rule out any heart-related issues.

Sometimes i am me (HT)...

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Posted 12/24/2018 2:35 AM (GMT 0)

U ok Mel. SharonZ spot on.
Keep well. Keep strong. HT.

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