Pressure and burning in the middle of my chest

Hi, it's been a while since you posted today, how are you feeling, how is the pain? Many of the new members post their most recent test results, doctors they saw, not sure how much you looked into this before? Let us know what you've done.

Mam I don't really think you have anything wrong with your heart, but a office apt and some ekg s can
give you a real good stress relief, I think I have had heart burn all my life, about 20 years ago I was
given Prilosec and wow what a new world, now I use the otc from wallyworld sometimes I forget it and
it only takes about 2 days for me to remember to get some, I wish you Peace.

Larry ***

Hi Paniccu,

I am sorry that you are experiencing returning anxiety. (although it is good to hear from you again.)

It could be that you are still having irritation from a particularly bad episode of reflux. It can take time to heal.

The last time you and your doctor talked, he mentioned that this is normal, so if it persists or gets worse, then go ahead and call him...otherwise, you are probably okay to keep treating at home.

I hope that you are feeling better really soon. Don't forget those coping skills to lower your overall anxiety and symptoms. :)

Talk to you soon,

S.C.

Please don't blow off the idea of taking the over the counter,
generic Prilosec I know how much difference it has made in my
life, by taking one every morning I can be quite careless in what
I eat, hot peppers anything, I wish you well, Peace

Larry ***

Yes, overactive acid production can cause bloating, and put pressure on the stomach.

Smaller, more frequent meals...like say 5 mini meals a day rather than 3 regular size is usually recommended for GERD sufferers.

I hope that you get some answers and peace of mind from talking with your doctor today.

Let us know how you are doing soon!

S.C.

Hey there. I just wanted to check in. I had an ultrasound to rule out gallstones. Everything looked normal with my gallbladder, kidneys and aorta. I wish all tests could be so easy! I also went to the cardiologist because of my family history. They are going to do a stress test and some kind of electrocardiogram or something like that. The Zantac didn't do anything so my doc told me to take OTC Prilosec. You may have been right Larry! It is helping a bit, but I am still getting that burning feeling. I feel like someone took their fingernails and roughed up the inside of my stomach. The doc told me I can stay on Prilosec indefinitely and didn't mention doing any further tests. I am thinking that I should wait a month or so and then see how I feel. If I'm not better by then I think I should go to a gastrologist. I am concerned that I may have an ulcer, or worse. I don't want to let my anxiety get the best of me though. At what point would it be prudent to get further testing (i.e. and endoscopy)? I am not eager to rack up thousands of dollars in bills or to be put under, but I don't want to let something go and find out later it's serious. Also, is it normal for me to still feel like my stomach is roughed up and burning with the Prilosec? My daughter is on Nexium. I'm wondering if I should try a pill or two just to see what happens.

Thanks Kitt and Scaredy Cat!