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Posted 11/23/2014 4:50 AM (GMT 0)
I'm glad I found this forum. I have recently begun to have symptoms of gerd. I first started having some dizzy spells and nausea. I thought that it was a gluten intolerance. I haven't been tested for gluten intolerance, but it has been over a week since i've have gluten and no more dizzy spells. This past week new symptoms arose. I first started having a pain in my left shoulder and tightness above my left breast. I thought that these were heart attack symptoms and the worrying seemed to make the pain worse. I went to the doctor and told her my symptoms and she said that I have acid reflux. She gave me omeprazole and some zofran for the nausea. I didn't think I was having acid reflux but then started to notice that my pain gets worse after I eat. Since taking the omeprazole, the chest pain has been reduced. It has been 3 days on the omeprazole and today I woke up very very sore all across my chest and my left and right shoulders. My right arm seems to get better quickly, but my left shoulder aches throughout the day.
Is this normal? The chest pain no longer seems to be a heavy tension, but more of a sore achey feeling. I still worry that it may be heart related.
After reading this thread it seems that I have heard similar stories.
Just wondering if the meds take longer than a week to completely take away the pain. Also if I should still be worried about the pain in my left arm?
Posted 12/2/2014 2:17 AM (GMT 0)
If your pain is due to solely your acid reflux, then you should be getting some relief by now (noticed that you posted this back on the 22nd.
However, I would want to get checked out further to ensure that there is not something else that needs attention.
Posted 12/2/2014 10:06 PM (GMT 0)
I have delt with Gerd for a couple years now. From constant acid reflux to constant pain along my left arm. My Dr. stuck me on a regular prescription for omeprizole which barely ever works for $60. I changed my eating habits and incorporated fiber into my diet and much as possible. I'd exercise but would end up with severe heart burn afterwards. I figured out that zantac takes away the pain better than alot of products out there. I also had to do something about my weight because my doctor informed me that my weight gain has alot to do with my problem. I tried hydrocxycut and Xenamine and neither worked even with exercise. Made of fact, I actually gained weight. So three weeks ago, I was on-line and found a man selling a book on superfoods that would help accellerate the fat lose process. Today I feel great, I lost 8lbs so far and I experience in my stomach alot less. I'll add the link if anyone wants to try it. So far, for me, It really works and I am happier and thankful for it. The cost of the book is way less that the amount I have been spending on drugs that don't work over the years.
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Posted 12/15/2014 7:59 AM (GMT 0)
I am so glad to read this. I have been having all over the place pain, specifically my joints, back and neck along with the typical Gerd symptoms like chest pain (right and left) which is generally relieved with a burp, until the gas builds back up, horseness, sore throat, tight throat, dizziness and crazy anxiety. As the anxiety builds up, so does the gas...I can actually feel the gas building up because it is like I can't burp until it is ready to be released. I have had a sonogram of my stomach, been to the ER several times, swearing it's the big one... All tests come back normal. I get the GI solution, which numbs my throat and a Valium and things die down. I still feel the muscular effects, but all jeart concerns are remedied.. They kind of look at me like I am crazy, which makes me so mad because all this pain I feel I justdont understand. I am going for a endo soon, will report back if any new discoveries are revealed.

I also get weird chest feelings like skipped heart beats when I am having a gerd attack. Has any body received those or knows what that is about?

Post Edited (Cry Wolf) : 12/15/2014 1:04:01 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 12/31/2014 12:21 AM (GMT 0)
I have had GERD for years now. This is the first time ever that I have had symptoms such as neck, should and back stiffness. I also have discomfort in my left arm as well as all the other usual symptoms. This has been going on for over a week now. I went to the ER a few days ago to make sure it was not a heart attack and everything came back normal. I am now taking nexium and pepcid, but still having symptoms. I went to see a specialist today whom told me that the arm discomfort was not a sign of GERD. Now this confused me because I have read alot of post about people have arm discomfort. He recommended that i go get a stress test first to rule out heart issues and then he will do an endoscope procedure. I know how I feel, but when a professional tells you its not possbile you fell confused and very concerned. Has anyone else experienced any of this?
Posted 1/22/2015 9:38 PM (GMT 0)
i am so happy that i found this thread. You can't imagine the amount of happiness i feel to know that i am not the only one going through this and know that i am not dying...like i'm literally in tears right now. I was recently diagnosed with gerd. Before that i had been to the emergency room about 4 times fearing that i was having a heart attack. I have the chest pains, stomach pains, bloat, burping, dizziness, and tingling in my left arm and my legs and feet and today i got a headache. Today was the first time i had gotten a headache along with the other symptoms. I have been tested for everything, diabetes, thyroid problems, heart problems, cancer, etc...like everything! All test came back normal. I had an attack today and i just keep trying to remind myself to stay calm because i know that i panic and it causes an anxiety attack. I have given up milk, wheat, alcohol, and cannabis. I was prescribed omeprazole but after reading the side effects of it i decided against it. I am really not big on taking meds. I'm more into natural cures. I ordered some Siberian pine nut oil. This oil is known to heal all gut problems and improve over all health. Feel free to Google it and check it out for yourself. I will report back after taking it for a while and let you know how it goes.
Posted 1/28/2015 8:12 PM (GMT 0)
Me too i beleive i have GERD too i feel so bloated after i eat and so full of breath i hate this feeling .. it also causes me to feel dizzy and spacey anyone else get the dizzy feeling.
Posted 1/29/2015 2:20 AM (GMT 0)
@sweetyconfused I also have the discomfort in my arm..I have been to the dr several times and had several ekgs done and stress test and it always comes back normal. The gerd seems like the only thing causing the discomfort in my arm. My blood pressure is always normal to. I have been drinking pumpkin smoothies in the morning for the pass couple days and it has helped tremendously. Pumpkin is known to help with stomach issues. I just mix pumpkin, honey, cinnamon and almond milk. I got it from a natural cures page that I follow on Facebook and it is working very well. Read up about the benefits of pumpkin...it really does help.
Posted 2/1/2015 7:26 AM (GMT 0)
Thank god i'm not the only one this gave me a peace of mind....my symptoms is the same.. chest pain,burping,shoulder and neck pain,headache,dizziness,sticky mucus,arm numbness I've been to several doctors and already taken alot of test ECG,CBC,Urinalysis and Chest X-ray which came out all clear..
Posted 2/1/2015 1:47 PM (GMT 0)
No not just u @gyusa akahi...I have cut out a lot of bad food and Iam eating very small meals. I am so afraid of having another aattack. I drink pumpkin smoothies for breakfast and its helping a lot. I also drink a cup of warm water with apple cider vinegar, ccinnamon, and honey, everyday.
Posted 4/5/2015 3:56 PM (GMT 0)
Just want to say thank you for everyone's post. I just started having all these weird symptoms all of a sudden, never ever had any issues before this. I also recently have been to the er and urgent care twice this week. It really helps knowing ones not alone.
Posted 4/8/2015 7:28 PM (GMT 0)
I am so thankful to have found this site, I too suffer from GERD, have been to the ER I don't know how many times, they actually know me by name.... I suffer from anxiety/panic disorder to. I have had multiple EKG', chest xrays, CT scans, blood work, cardiac stress test all that have came back normal. I have left chest pain, flutters, back pain, neck pain, under armpit pain, I cant sleep I was on PPI's and they helped but the side effects were too much so I weaned myself off, and use Pepcid complete and Mylanta, but I always wonder if this is the GERD or something more serious. Your stories has given me hope, I am so glad to know I am not the only one suffering this horrible nightmare. Thank you all so very much
Posted 4/9/2015 7:01 AM (GMT 0)

skuunkey9 said...
I am so thankful to have found this site, I too suffer from GERD, have been to the ER I don't know how many times, they actually know me by name.... I suffer from anxiety/panic disorder to. I have had multiple EKG', chest xrays, CT scans, blood work, cardiac stress test all that have came back normal. I have left chest pain, flutters, back pain, neck pain, under armpit pain, I cant sleep I was on PPI's and they helped but the side effects were too much so I weaned myself off, and use Pepcid complete and Mylanta, but I always wonder if this is the GERD or something more serious. Your stories has given me hope, I am so glad to know I am not the only one suffering this horrible nightmare. Thank you all so very much

I have anxiety disorder as well, and dealing with GERD is not fun. I have felt weird chest flutters/spasms as well, not sure if it's related to the GERD or the anxiety, but I've had EKGs and since they've come back normal I've decided to try not to dwell on it. These sensations have decreased as I've been treated for my GERD, so perhaps it is related to heartburn.

I have noticed that I've been getting more aches and pains in my joints, not sure if it's a side effect of the PPIs or what, but I've been having really intense pains in my hands/fingers. I bring up my concerns with my doctor but it's very hard to actually get an appointment. My next one is in over a month, until then I guess I'll just have to put up with it.
Posted 4/27/2015 9:04 AM (GMT 0)
I don't just suffer from Gerds which is being treated by Nexium and helps quite a lot but I have a 247 tightness right in the center of my throat for the last 29 years.Been for all the tests I can handle and now my nerves are shot.Should've gone for an Esophageal Motility and 2 PH Tests today but I cancelled them both because yes like my username say I am a friggin wimp!
Tried to do those tests back in 1999 they tubes wouldn't even fit in my throat because this condition makes me feel everything is huge in my mouth and like my airway and top of esophagus is very narrow.

All they told me was I have a very small tight swallow and lately diagnosed with Zenkers Diverticulum so haven't had a decent meal now for 10 months and since I cancelled most docs wont go near me. So I'm getting ready to slowly die!!! Oh well who cares Ive had a crap life either way!
Posted 4/27/2015 9:06 AM (GMT 0)
Dylan I often get the same symptoms and they say all is fine BUT there is a definite link between allergies and heart palpitations and even Gerds both can cause that. Check to see if you;re allergic to smoke I am and that is partially to blame ! Good Luck man!
Posted Today 1:50 AM (GMT 0)
I've suffering from Gerd for two years and I have excessive yawning, joint pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, leg pain and sometimes I couldn't feel my fingers so What can I do? I tried H2 Blockers (Zantac) it didn't work I tried prescription PPI Omepozole that didn't work either. I think I have anxiety and I'm 40 years old. I don't want to give up on containing this disease but it's hard to do it. Any suggestions?
Posted 5/11/2017 7:33 AM (GMT 0)
I'm 19 years old. I'm experiencing symptoms like excessive sour burps, sore throat and hoarse voice since a month. And since two weeks, neck pain, neck tightness and swelling in the neck. Went for checkup, the doctor prescribed me Genpraz dsr and banicide. After that i am experiencing additional symptoms as joint pain and muscle pain in lower left leg. Then, yesterday I went to ENT specialist for checkup and he told I have gerd just listening to my symptoms. And told it would take 4-6 months to completely cure it through medications.
So, i want to ask if the muscle and joint pain of leg are due to side effect of genpraz DSR or due to Gerd as I forgot to mention this symptom to ENT specialist. Or it is due to some other disease like thyroid?
Please help.
Posted 5/18/2017 12:06 AM (GMT 0)
@jazz195 I have very similar symptoms. I've been having bad heartburn for about 4 months. Tried OTC meds but didn't work. My doctor prescribed more and after 12 days they haven't helped so need to do H pylori test. I have tons of chest pain, arm pain, my left hip and leg are sore, tingling feet sometimes. I've done 3 EKG's, go to my doctor way too often, chest x-Ray, 4 abdominal ultrasound a and I even threw a CT scan of my brain in for good measure. Every test comes back perfectly. I think a lot of it is psychosomatic and a vicious cycle. The stress from the heartburn and the pain I feel morphs into fears of other, more sinister concerns.
This thread has helped me a lot because I was starting to lose it a bit today.
I'm going to do my H pylori test and I've begged my doctor for one more ultrasound and an x-Ray of my legs to make sure I don't have bone cancer. I just keep hoping my mind can at some point, overcome this trap - because that's all it is.
Posted 5/23/2018 1:47 PM (GMT 0)
Hello,

I've been taking Aciphex for a couple of years now and I noticed I've been experiencing tingling in my lower back radiating down to my feet with muscle spasms and cramping. I thought it could've been from Plantar Fasciitis from walking too much or sitting as well. I have a desk job. I've been off Aciphex for about 5 days and I still feel the tingling. I was wondering if anyone was experiencing the same issue. I wonder how long will it take for these symptoms to go away. I eat very healthy and workout 5 days out of the week. Perhaps someone can shed some light. I'm F/31. yeah
Posted 4/23/2021 4:45 PM (GMT 0)
Thank god to know i am not the only one, i too have all of the symptoms and most weird of them was muscle stiffness and weakness. I was totally freaked because of them. But i think symptoms like weakness and muscle weakness are because of anxiety. When ever i focus on my symptoms i began too search on internet, think of more cronic diseases, get freaked out and it increases these symptoms more.
Posted 8/8/2021 1:37 AM (GMT 0)
I feel the same way, somewhat relieved other people have had the same symptoms as me. I wish I knew what it was, already been to the ER 4 times!!! 😞 I hate it, my life has changed with these issues! These are my symptoms (been going through this for 2 weeks now):
-stomach pain all around sometimes more on the lower area
-bowel movement changes
-joint pain and bones crack with everymove I make from my neck to my arms to my legs and toes
-feet tingling and feel cold
-left arm and left leg soreness/stiffness
-my stomach feel like I have butterflies running all around
-swollen painful lymp nodes
-twitching all over my body
I’m sure I have more but can’t think what else, this is just the severe of it sad I’m waiting for the referral to go through for the endoscopy…Im just tired of feeling like this, I know how all of u feel! Everyone thinks I’m crazy with telling them all my symptoms.
Posted 10/25/2021 12:43 AM (GMT 0)
It feels so weird, but also incredibly relieved, to know there are plenty of others going through the exact same situation as I am. I have been experiencing many of my symptoms at the start of this summer. I now often have terrible tension headaches, anxiety, panic attacks, neck and back tension, arm pain/tingling, ear ringing/aches, throat aches, middle of eyes ache, Gerd, etc. It has really taken over my life and kept my motivation to get a job down due to how debilitating these symptoms can be. I have also gone to the ER multiple times for these symptoms, only to be told that everything came back normal and was more likely all in my head. I just wish I could get some better answers on how to fix this. The only answer I've figured out is that I need to be very disciplined with my diet and cut out anything that will trigger my Gerd symptoms. I also have been taking 40mg of pantoprazole for 3 months which actually did improve my symptoms. The prescription didn't fully get rid of them, but made them a lot more bearable/manageable. However, I recently began to take a smaller dose of the medication and wowee is my body as stiff as ever. I might have to return to the daily 40mg if it gets any worse. Drinking ginger tea, taking Apple Cider vinegar gummies, and making sure to take time to get outside/stretch, have also appeared to help with these symptoms. I will come back to update this later if I ever find a way to get rid of these symptoms for good.
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