Acid Reflux?

Hello everyone I have a few questions concerns maybe we can shed some light on a dark situation. So back in or around May 25th i started to have issues catching my breath ( couldn't get that nice full lung feeling ) and I would have to try several times until it was achieved. It was getting any better so I went to my family doctor to try and get it evaluated to see if some questions could be answered. He had told me to get a chest X-ray which I did everything came back normal. to shorten the post I was sent to the ER had blood taken, cat scan, addition x-ray, and covid test. Everything came back normal my next step was a pulmonologist to check for possibly adult onset asthma. Everything was ok there as well. So my family doc told me to wait it out to see if it goes away only issue is me being in the military getting ready to deploy overseas. I have been taking Nexium for the required 14 days symptoms have subsided slightly put still there on a daily bases. When I lay down I feel it most comfortable to lay on my side but the shortness of breath is still there just not as bad. If its not acid reflux anybody going through any similar situations to mine that maybe can shed some light on the issue or maybe even if PPI's will help. Google does nothing but worry me and tell you the worst of any situation any help or forums or website I can research or look into thank you very much. Again all my test's were normal.

Tommy:

Have you considered the possibility that you are suffering from anxiety? Anxiety can cause/make the symptoms of GERD seem worse - if that is indeed what you are suffering from. If you do have GERD, you can follow a GERD-friendly diet and keep a food diary to try and pinpoint your food triggers. Also stay away from Dr. Google, there is a lot of misinformation out there. I can tell you that there a lot of PPIs out there. One doesn't always work for everyone. Also, sometimes a 14-day dosage is not enough.

Sharon

Have you had an endoscopy? If not, you should see a gastro doctor. The medications like PPIs and anxiety medications are usually taken longer term as they usually don't produce instant results.