Worried

I'm new here, I don't know how to say this, kinda hard... im 20 years old, male.
Ill start off by saying, well last night, I ate like more than a half of raw bell pepper , with some rice, and later that night, in bed, my left chest starting hurting, and i thought i was having a heart attack, i was able to feel my rib bones, or veins im not sure, but then i burped alot, then the pain went away... and similar today, i was lying flat on the sofa watchin tv, and the pain came back, but it was alot less than last night, and i kept on burping alot... and i noticed on my left chest, like next to my nipple, when i push around that area, i can feel a small spot inside, i dont know if its a spot, and i cant see this spot, its weird n im worried :/
when i get that burping, i feel like something bubbles in my chest sorta thing, i cant explain it well
i have worries alot, even in the past, id worry alot, ive given up smoking, for like almost 6 weeks now, well this friday will be 6 weeks, im just afraid of something, i think somethings wrong with me
sorry if i havent given enough info, and nice to meet you all

Welcome to HealingWell. Sure does sound like you may have a digestive problem and what you ate may have caused heartburn but remember I am not a Dr.

As SC mentioned seeing your Dr. for a medical screening exam is a good idea. Wondering what may be wrong frequently causes us to get into a cycle of worrying about our health. Trying some of the breathing exercises to help decrease anxiety is a great solution.

Again a warm welcome and stick with us as we look forward to getting to know you better.

Kindly,
Kitt

It's not a silly question...but yes, just ask your regular doctor for a check-up appointment. They may ask you when you call if you have any particular concerns, and if you mention anxiety with stomach issue, it may expediate things at your appointment.

You will probably want to write down all of the things that you would like to bring up, as it is easy to forget some details when you are in the doctor's office. Tell him/her everything from the physical to the emotional stuff that you are dealing with.

You may get all that you need from your GP, or you may be referred to a specialist for the stomach issues, or therapy. This does not mean anything other than the fact that your doctor wants you to have the most and best care possible. It will of course be up to you how you want to proceed, but make this first step and see what happens.:)

Let us know how it goes and how you are doing soon.

S.C.

Thanks for all your help.

I have another issue, I do not know where to ask this, but if I ask here, I won't have to make another topic.

So, today in the morning, I went in the bathroom, I started spitting from the back of my throat and it was normal. Then I was brushing my teeth, and then I started spitting from the back of my throat again, and this time, there was blood. I worried, as usual. And I started making my self cough, like to see, and the blood in my spit kept coming. Then I washed my mouth and my teeth, and then I spat again and the blood wasn't there any more. I was still worried.

I was talking this to a friend online and they told me about the BCJ Jab, and I remember that I couldn't get that jab back in school. And they said, if you cough and spit out blood, its like you have that disease. And then I started coughing and spitting to see, and there was no blood. I was still worried, and alot more because I didnt get this BCG jab.

I live in the UK, I wanted to know, if Im able to get it, hope its not too late, Im 20 years old, headed for 21, and is it too late to get this jab?

EDIT: The toothpaste I used in the morning was 'Extra white baking soda toothpaste' and I just brushed my teeth now, with Aquafresh, and no blood came out.

Post Edited (MohammedMuhi) : 2/1/2012 1:20:47 PM (GMT-7)

Yes i mean that vaccine, and what do you mean by exposed? Thank you for talking to me, it's helpful :]

No I haven't, and you're right, it was just the gum. Thank you.

And I keep hearing a small throbbing noise like, a beating sound, not always, but some times, in the right ear of mine, its inside and it beats, then it stops. I dont like this. Its scary :[

Post Edited (MohammedMuhi) : 2/2/2012 5:31:05 PM (GMT-7)

Thanks, I think I'll go to my doctor for an ear check up.

By the way, is it this because of anxiety... basically, I was out a lot today, and its freezing weather cold today. And my right eye, like the eye lid on the top, below my eye brow, just keeps like, gets tighter or like I dont know how to explain it, like, twitches, but its just the upper eye lid, and its like, kinda swollen-ish, I just keep worrying :[

You see in this video, its somebody elses twitching eye lid;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8IBej6zrGE

But mine isnt like that :[

Im worried more now... its like when i move my eye or facial muscles or eye brows or like that, it feels the upper eye lid is tight :/ or makes like a line there like two skin makes a line there, i cant explain it, its kinda like twitching, like vibration, maybe im just tired...

Post Edited (MohammedMuhi) : 2/3/2012 12:45:52 PM (GMT-7)

Yeah, fatigue and stress make for some strange symptoms...but try not to analyze every twinge/pain/new sensatation that your body does...it will make you more and more anxious.

Try to remember that our bodies are not always perfectly the same in the way that they work, and new feelings are not always a sign of something being wrong...just different.

Also, those of us with anxiety just notice these things more and go on 'red alert'. Everyone experiences these things...they just don't make anyting of them.:)

You will be okay. Rest up and do some breathing and relaxation exercises!

S.C.

Hey, sorry that you were told that! I have seen some pretty fishy things on sites that I would not even give a second thought to!

If this is a persistent fear that is really causing you to have a lot of anxiety, then I really think that you should have your doctor look at it...not because I think that there is anything wrong, but for your peace of mind.

I would also suggest that you tell him/her the extent of your health worries, so that maybe you can get a therapy referral. It could really help you to get out of this cycle of panic about your symptoms.

I went through it, and while I still have my moments of anxiety, I can manage so much better now!:)

I hope that you feel better about this and can have a relaxing weekend.

S.C.

No, it's not too late. You may not even have an infection, maybe just congestion, or wax build up...the important thing is to get these things checked out so that you can have some peace about them.:)

And yes, I would say that person was either misinformed, or just trying to scare people...what he said doesn't even make sense.

S.C.

Mohammed, What you are describing sound to me like you have acid reflux/GERD. I have the same thing, and sometimes the pain we feel in or near our chest area is just a simple "gas bubble".

Does the belching and flatulance make it feel any better, like relieve it?

I also get burning so bad in my upper stomach that it feels as though the acid is literally trying to eat it's way right through my stomach.

Why don't you try to take some TUMS or some Pepto-Bismol and see if that helps any when you get this feeling. Maybe it'll help.

As far as the ear thing, I get all kinds of funky things going on with my ears anywhere from feeling pressure, popping sounds, pain, etc.... It could very well be an ear infection, or it could be congestion of the sinuses, seeing how the sinus cavity connects to the ear. Do you have allergies? That could be causing it too.


I really hope this helps to ease your mind a bit, I know how it feels to be that young and scared about your health.

((hugs)) Fox

You are very welcome! That's what we are here for... :]

Thank you

Post Edited (MohammedMuhi) : 2/7/2012 4:45:25 PM (GMT-7)