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Posted 12/29/2015 11:33 PM (GMT 0)
Do any of you ever feel like a dull pain in your chest? I've had this feeling along with a strange feeling in my throat for the last few days and it keeps coming and going. It's hard to describe, but I just feel weird. Is it more likely anxiety or digestive issues? I know they go hand and hand. My anxiety has randomly gone up again after a few weeks of feeling good, but I feel like I only get bad anxiety when I'm overthinking stuff. I notice I tend to give myself anxiety over eating because I'm afraid of things I've experienced with digestive issues in the past. So it's hard to pinpoint of what I'm feeling is actually a digestive issue (because I do have issues sometimes) or pain caused from anxiety (of thinking I'm having a digestive issue lol) I'm on medicine for anxiety and for acid reflux. My symptoms of both come and go randomly. Is that normal? Can any of you relate?
Posted 12/30/2015 12:14 AM (GMT 0)
Hi A.F.,

Yes, the chest sensation you describe can certainly be from anxiety GERD...or a combination of both.

...so if you are dealing with both conditions, it is a safe bet to say this is not unusual to be feeling this way.

Keep doing all you can to manage both issues...with meds and coping skills/lifestyle habits.

I am sure this is just a small detour, and soon you'll be on track in your recovery again.:)

S.C.
Posted 12/30/2015 12:35 AM (GMT 0)
Hey

Yes I've had the very same condition before. It was found to be anxiety. There are many symptoms of anxiety that can be misinterpreted because it overlaps or is exactly the same as the symptoms of other health problems. You should have it checked. Diagnosis is pivotal in every health issue and in recovery. :) Happy new year.
Posted 12/30/2015 12:46 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks S.C and JulesKanter,

I had an endoscopy done earlier this month and it showed no abnormalities in my stomach/esaohogaus/etc but the gastro Dr. said its still possible I could have digestive issues. My regular doctor seems to think its all anxiety. When I was at the hospital they ran a bunch of tests of my heart/lungs and found nothing....just said I had a super high heart rate.

Whether it's anxiety or acid reflux, I just hate how it shows up so unexpected. I miss feeling normal. This serious anxiety stuff is all pretty new to me. I'm only 20 and up until last month I haven't been effected by anxiety this bad. My issue was always more depression.

I'm waiting for a new psychiatrist to call me back. I think it will help ease my mind.
Posted 2/4/2016 1:35 AM (GMT 0)
Ashley, I feel the same!!! Are you feeling better? I'm getting some tests done soon to rule things out. Feel extremely tight in my chest, want to burp etc, dull ache. Let me know if your symptoms subsided after the lexapro
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