Chest Pain-ER Physician Diagnosed Me With Acid Reflux

glenninindy

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Joined : Jun 2020

Posts : 27

Posted 4/27/2021 11:21 AM (GMT 0)

I still am having chest pain sometimes when I do stuff like roll out the garbage container or walk. It goes away when I stop. I have been taking Famotidine twice a day, but the ER physician said to take omeprazole 20MG once a day. I have not taken this drug yet. I am here to ask you all if this drug is safe? I am still wondering if my heart is ok, although the burning in my chest is not accompanied with other heart symptoms, I am still thinking that I may have a clogged artery or something else wrong? I am seeing my GP Friday. . What tests would you ask for to be sure it wasn't your heart? I already had the EKG and the blood panels at the ER 3 months ago. Please tell me if anyone here had chest pain with acid reflux how you knew that it was NOT your heart?

Post Edited (glenninindy) : 4/27/2021 5:27:22 AM (GMT-6)

SharonZ

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Posted 4/27/2021 3:05 PM (GMT 0)

Glennindy:

If you had an EKG in the hospital, you should be fine. Acid Reflux can cause heartburn, and the feeling that you may be having a heart episiode. You can mention that to your PCP, and ask whether he suggests further testing - such as an appointment with a cardiologist. We aren't medical professionals here, and I can't advise you whether you should take the PPI. If you aren't getting relief from the Pepcid twice a day, talk to your doctor on Friday. I can tell you that I took PPIs for most of my adult life (I'm 59), and suffered no ill effects. You should probably start following a GERD-friendly diet - there is a pinned sticky at the top of this Forum that contains some helpful information. You can keep a food diary to see if you can pinpoint any food triggers or sensitivities that you may have developed. Keep in mind that sometimes the symptoms take longer than you would like to resolve themselves.

Sharon

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