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Posted 12/13/2015 10:58 PM (GMT 0)
I have been to the ER 3 times and had 3 ekgs, 2 blood works, xray and ct scan. All normal! I was told I have gerd and they gave me meds that aren't working. I still have chest pain and left arm hurting that comes and goes but it hurts! I am on Celexa and I can't stop thinking something is wrong. Is it just my anxiety? or should I be worried?
Posted 12/14/2015 12:18 AM (GMT 0)
Sounds like my life for the past year. I have to believe that a combination of anxiety, gerd, and med side effects is making these feelings happen. It's terrible and I can't even remember feeling normal, whatever that is.
Posted 12/14/2015 2:25 AM (GMT 0)

Hi Holli and welcome,

I am sorry you are going through this rough time with anxiety and symptoms! ;(

How long ago did you start your Celexa Rx?  If it has been a short time...you are likely still in the start up phase, which can be tough...before it starts to get better (ironically anxiety and symptoms can initially increase, before the med becomes beneficial!)

Besides your medication, what other treatment options are you exploring/considering?  Therapy and self help are both excellent choices...

...and you can get started on self help right away, while you look into your therapy choices.

Here is the link to our Resources filled with great material.  There are links with instuctions to coping skills that are really effective if practiced daily.

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206

Have a look and give them a go.:)

Keep posting with us as well.  We care, understand and support is key!

Talk soon,

S.C.

Posted 12/14/2015 5:34 AM (GMT 0)
I don't know the real stats on gerd but i bet that it has sent more people to ER thinking "O crap I'm dying",

than actual HA. I take Prilosec and it works, but take something dont just suffer. Peace

Larry ***
Posted 12/19/2015 2:40 AM (GMT 0)
Hey

I'm sorry to hear about your condition. Diagnosing heart problems, lung problems, anxiety, and GERD can be quite confusing since most of the symptoms tend to be the same. I'm actually shocked that they assumed you have GERD after telling you that you that the results of the exams were clear.

You need to calm down, worrying about it will only stress you more and aggravate the situation. Just continue with the checkups you need to precisely determine what this is and once finding out then continue with the treatment procedures. :)
Posted 12/19/2015 3:28 AM (GMT 0)
your chest and arm pain is real however it's caused by anxiety. I've been through this. ask your doctor about some ativan to relax. your brain is in hyperdrive and needs a break. anxiety makes you super self aware and will turn anything you are feeling into a life or death feeling and you will dwell on it.
Posted 12/19/2015 8:48 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum.

It does sound like anxiety symptoms to me as you have had all the relevant tests and they have come back clear have a look at our resources thread for some good links.

Hibee
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