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Posted 7/5/2016 10:41 PM (GMT 0)
Hello. I'm 17 and I suffer from acid reflux. I've been resting a lot lately and eating poorly. All day yesterday I had heartburn pretty bad and later last night my chest started hurting really bad to the point that I had to sit down. After laying down for about 1 minute the pain eased up a little. I belched a few times but the pain was still there. After about 2 more minutes the pain stopped completely. Could this be something more serious or just a bad case of trapped gas? Anything will help. Thank you.
Posted 7/12/2016 12:03 PM (GMT 0)
Hello!

Chances are you just suffered an esophageal spasm. The first time I had one, I thought it was a heart attack. They are really awful.

I wish I could give you some advice,but I am trying to find a solution myself. I am autoimmune and suffer from migraines and believe the two are related.

You are so young to have these! As long as the chest pains are not a heart attack, when you get the spasm, relax and talk your body through it until it runs the course. I believe the body is trying to correct a problem so I am trying to listen to it to help solve the problem. Of course, try to see a doctor regarding the pain.
Posted 7/30/2016 2:23 PM (GMT 0)
just a follow through on the spasms: I started aggressive treatment to counter nighttime GERD and have reduce the spasms by at least 90%.

Still have some problems swallowing, but they are improving. If you are still experiencing problems, check with your doctor regarding the heartburn and how to treat it.
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