Posted 1/23/2016 9:59 AM (GMT 0)
Hello! I would like to know if anyone here experiences the same symptoms with mine. Way back in 2011, I experienced a weird feeling as if something goes up and stuck in my throat (at first I thought it was a worm!) Then I had it checked and the doctor told me it was acid reflux. Then this is where the rest of the symptoms I am experiencing until now begun. I have tried several drugs, but only Nexium was able to help me with my acid problems. Later on I begin to experience heaviness in the chest, sometimes I can feel my heart suddenly beats fast or murmur, then I feel fatigue and tired all the time even if I have good sleep. Then my bowels began to change - I move my bowels everyday but it is like same symptoms with diarrhea. The stools are not in-shape, sometimes it is dark colored and also very smelly. Most of the time I would experience flatulence as well. I checked with several doctors and they advised me with several tests - blood tests, urine tests, stool tests, chest x-ray, 2D echo, ECG, and all were normal. Except when I got my endoscopy last 2013, my doctor concluded it was GERD. Months after I started eating healthy, have regular gym but I don't do abdominal exercises, and avoid acidic foods. Somehow I managed my acid problems, but the heaviness of the chest is still there. Also recently I would have stomach pains, then diarrhea-like bowel movements and stool is very smelly (not the normal smell of stool). Sometimes I would feel I want to cough. I feel tired and weak all the time. I went back to my doctor and told me I AM NORMAL (since the lab tests were normal) and what I am feeling are all psychological. I was discouraged to go back to my doctor because I am not convinced and I know what I am feeling is real. If anyone can give advise please do. I am worried if this could be more serious than what my doctors have assumed.