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Posted 4/24/2016 9:52 PM (GMT 0)
Hi guys,
Not posted on here for a while as I've been doing okay.

I'm 18 weeks pregnant and today I've been having a stuck feeling in the centre of my chest, it's quite uncomfortable.
I'm almost sure I've had it before, maybe when my dad died over 9 years ago now.
But my anxiety tries to get the better if me and I think I'm having a heart attack.
I've checked my blood pressure and that's fine and my pulse is 65 bpm.
I think I'm after a bit of reassurance really.
Has anyone had oesophagitis? And how did it feel to you?
Thanks 😊.
Posted 4/24/2016 11:07 PM (GMT 0)
MSB when i was younger i had what felt like a knot in my chest, center, it went away after i quit
thinking about it. Peace

Larry ***
Posted 4/24/2016 11:08 PM (GMT 0)
Hey there!

Congrats on the baby x

It is sounding like heartburn.. is it after you eat? I would put this in the GERD section if you could.

Heartburn is QUITE common with pregnancies!! Call up your doc! It's better to know than not to know! Ask him at your next appt.
Posted 4/24/2016 11:26 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks guys.
I think it's eased slightly so more than likely it's acid reflux.
Just get myself worked up.
Because of my pregnancy i came off citalopram, and I think my anxiety is making an unwelcome appearance. xx
Posted 4/25/2016 1:13 AM (GMT 0)
MSB,

I agree with the above...but just wanted to add extra encouragement and send my well wishes both for your pregnancy...and in your anxiety management.

It sounds like you are doing great! Keep up the good work and post anytime you need to.

Peace and progress.:)

S.C.
Posted 4/26/2016 4:40 AM (GMT 0)
I have been on Prilosec for more than 10 years now, if i miss a day it lets me know fast, Peace

Larry ***
Posted 4/26/2016 9:12 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you guys for your reply's. I really appreciate it. 😊
Thankfully it's eased off completely. xx
Posted 4/30/2016 1:24 AM (GMT 0)
How are you feeling today?
Posted 4/30/2016 9:20 AM (GMT 0)
Hi cola,

I'm feeling ok regarding the oesophageal issue, it's calmed down slightly, but my anxiety is rearing its ugly head again.
Had a word with my midwife about it yesterday, but she seems to think it's probably thinks it's down to my pregnancy.
I just feel tearful quite a lot.
I'll see the GP if it doesn't pass, but I would hate to be put back on citalopram as I would be concerned about the risks to baby, so I feel like my hands are tied at the moment.
xxx
Posted 4/30/2016 2:32 PM (GMT 0)
When I became pregnant i quit Effexor which had been my lifeline. My panic disorder came back with a vengeance during my last 2 months but i refused medication because of the baby but have now been on zoloft since having him 2 months ago and im also having gastrointestinal and esophageal issues so I honestly feel like the pregnancy and csection probably did a number on me but man my anxiety has been horrible for the past week. Being a mom is super tough gor us anxiety ridden ladies.
Posted 4/30/2016 10:08 PM (GMT 0)
I'll second that, it is super tough.
I'm having some more oesophageal discomfort again, I genuinely thought it was clearing up.
I had some ice cream and now I'm suffering.
It doesn't help as there's not much you can take in pregnancy to help.
I felt quite tearful again earlier, but I think the lack of sleep isn't helping.
I have a 4 yr old Autistic son and a 20 month old, and by the end of the day I'm exhausted. I do hope I feel the glow of pregnancy soon..lol..xx
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