Chest Discomfort

Yes, all the time! You may have a GERD/reflux component here too. I have anxiety and GERD, but the two overlap like you wouldn't believe. Stress worsens the GERD, and the GERD causes stress. That said, I find that chewing Tums or Gaviscon helps both symptoms together. If I'm going into a stressful situation, I make sure I carry them. My theory is that I breathe differently...less deeply maybe? And this causes the gas buildup, and that causes the chest pressure. I may be over thinking this, but I swear the tums/Gaviscon helps, and both are very mild medications that most people tolerate well.

Gaviscon is Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Carbonate based. The jar does say ask a doctor if taking prescription drugs, but it's pretty harmless overall, so I'd guess it's okay. I'm sorry that you are feeling this way! I'm assuming from your first post, that you have had some basic cardiac testing done, just to be sure?

Hi there. I suffer the same issues too. I have GERD and just been diagnosed with GAD and panic disorder. I also have back issues and have been on-off therapy for my back.

Back pain especially if there is a nerve impingement can radiate to your chest and to your neck, head, and arms. Stress and being tensed all the time can aggravate.

I just have changed cardiologist. Both have ruled out any heart problem. This new one was upfront in telling me i need to lose weight and all my issues would be gone. hahahaha.

I wish it would really be that but I am now very watchful on my food intake.

Glad to be part of this group!

Yes Bam
Hibee is correct and yes Gaviscon is very safe with medication, you do not have a cardio problem, I do suffer from chest tight Ness all the time but not as bad as before, I do breathing exersises all the time. If it gets worse try to sneeze you wil see how quickly it dissapears.
Hope you feel better