Hi Alcie, Thank you so much for your reply. Yes I do have high cholesterol. I am thin but high cholesterol runs in my family, go figure. I have been watching what I eat and exercising as often as I...
Kitt, Thank you so much for replying. I really appreciate it. I am wary of doctors now. I told the GI doctor that my chest pain is really bad, and he only heard the 'chest pain' part and said of...
Hi nana68, I have no answers for you but I don't wanna read and run. Maybe you could stick around and get some answers from the doctors or nurses there. I sincerely hope he gets better....
Sorry I would like to add...does anyone have the same symptoms that I'm having right now? Perhaps if I could get a test for something specific, that might help. I am sick of people telling me it's...
Hello everyone, I don't know if anyone remembers me but I've posted here before (as well as on A/P and GERD). I stopped posting because I just got too busy trying to find answers. I tried not to...
Kitt, Thank you so much for sharing your story. I cried reading it. You're an inspiration to me....
This is what happened... 3 days ago I had chest discomfort in the middle and left of my chest. I panicked, and went to the hospital thinking for sure I must be having a heart attack. They did an ecg...
Thank you SC. Yes I just feel like isolating myself right now. Perhaps I shall make a post when I'm feeling a bit better. Thank you for your reply....
I'm going through a tough time right now, but I just wanna let you guys know that you are not forgotten, especially the kind moderators who are always there to give words of encouragement. Thank you...
I guess this is like a 'rant post'. I just need some 'listening ears' I guess. My husband thinks it's ALL in my head and doesn't take me seriously when it comes to symptoms and pains. My mom, on the...
Thank you so much for your replies everyone. I've been feeling really down lately. Sometimes I checked your replies on my phone and then I type out a reply but then cancelled it because I didn't know...
Alcie, Thank you for your reply! I had a highly stressful traumatic event back in 2008 and since then I've had chest pains that come and go. I've spent a LOT of money seeing different doctors for...
Hi guys, I'm usually on the Anxiety forum but I thought I'd ask a couple of questions since I am pretty sure I have GERD. Today I took a trip to the doctor's after having bloating, chest pain and...
I just want to say a BIG THANK YOU TO THE MODERATORS! Kitt and ScaredyCat - Both of you are AWESOME....
Dear oldsoul84, I know it's not easy but you have to try and remain positive, for youself and for your son. Take things one day at a time, and focus on the good things instead of the bad. Being...
BluAngel, *******BIGHUGS TO YOU******* Thanks for your reply. The thing with me is that the cycle usually goes something like this: 1. Chest pain > 2. Panic attack > 3. Doctor dismisses chest pain as...
Scaredy, My doctor seems to think "it's all in my head". When I do have these pains he would say it's just stress/tension/etc and he will give me some pills to relax, and painkillers....
Dear Kitt, My prayers are with you! Do let us know what the neurologist says. You are strong and can DEFINITELY get through this. ******LOTS OF HUG********* Pinks...
Hey guys, I haven't logged in for so long. I've been really busy with work, studies and family. Today I decided to just stay at home and get some rest. I've been having pains on the left side of my...
I'm 28 and have GERD symptoms. I've had problems with bloating, etc. since high school, and now it seems to have gotten worse. Like 3doorsdown, I have been to doctors and ERs several times with chest...
Hi Betty! Welcome to the forum :) This is a great place to be, everyone here is caring, supporting and loving! I found this forum by chance, years ago, and now I'm still here. Stick around! Pinks...
Since I've been liivng in a tropical country all my life, my dream vacation would be during winter, somewhere with lots of snow and beautiful buildings (covered in snow, haha). Anyway, I've always...
3doorsdown, I get chest pain and belching usually around the same time too. My doctor seems to think it's GERD. However with any chest pain I would suggest getting your doctor's opinion. Take care....
Hi voicnoir, I understand what you must be going through, because I too keep having these worries and thinking that doctors must be missing something because of my symptoms, etc. For people with...
Scaredy Cat, Thank you, I am working out on the things that help me manage my anxiety. Though it's not easy, I try. Hibee, It definitely is a roller coaster ride! I think anxiety never really goes...
Hey everyone, Just a quick question from the inquisitive me. For those of you who have a heart condition, how did you find out about it? 1. No prior symptoms - discovered during a routine/unrelated...
During those 'good moments' (no anxiety), do you sometimes feel like you're a different person? You have control over most of your thoughts and feelings, and are even able to give 'anxiety advice' to...
Hi cubfan, Your post could have very well been written by me. I have gone through (still am) so much confusion with heart-vs-GERD issues and I know how worried or uncertain you can be. Since you have...
Hi there, I am sorry to hear about your pain and anxiety. Like Kitt mentioned above, your problems will still be there tomorrow, so at times when you feel like you can't take it anymore, live in the...
I can so relate to this!...
debaser, Thank you so much. I shall go ahead and take half a pill. Appreciate your reply. Pinks...
I am having a really bad anxiety attack right now (triggered by something..) and was about to take a xanax when I remembered reading somewhere about contraindications; I've been taking omeprazole so...
Hi DAKDAK, Thanks for your reply. I find that with gastro attacks I tend to get pains in my upper back as well. Mine's usually on the left side. Pinks...
Hi smilingrose, I can relate to how you're feeling, because that's exactly how I feel most times. It's like I'm the one writing all that you've just written. When I'm at work or school (I'm working...
Hi Sportybear, What you described sounds like anxiety to me. You mentioned those are not your usual anxiety symptoms. Although anxiety symptoms vary (you can have 3 days of anxiety with different...
Oh dear, it seems to be coming back again :( My anxiety level today = Very High The rumblings in my upper abdomen is back, and my left and center chest is hurting. Left back hurts too. I've been...
Does anyone have back pains as one of their GERD symptoms, along with chest pain? -Pinks...
Ben, I'm not in the UK, I'm posting from a little country in Asia ;) It's nice how we're all from different parts of the world. I suspect it's some country/copyright issues there. Btw I love Alive...
Well, I guess I could say the excruciating pain that I felt is now gone *truly hoping it doesn't come back*. However today I went 2 hours without eating and started to feel little jabbing pains, so I...
Hibee, Many years back, Enter Sandman used to be my 'lullaby song' when imsonia struck ;) Listened to Pearl Jam a lot too :) Kitt, The link doesn't work for me :( "This video contains content from...
Hey debaser, that's 2 things, LOL ;) Me, I feel good when I wake up and feel 'painless'. i.e. No weird pains on my body to make me worried. When I'm painless, I'd be in a reaalllyyyy good mood. Pinks...
Hi Elen, I'm sorry about your mother. I am not gonna lie and tell you that it is easy to be strong and face it head on, because it's not. I lost my father a few years back and it was a very emotional...
I wonder what everyone's health anxiety triggers are. For me it is normally pain. Head pain - I worry about aneurysm, brain tumor, etc. Left arm pain - I worry about cardiovascular issues. Chest pain...
Hi Iron, Even though it may be difficult to get in touch with a doctor, I do suggest you see one for advice. If you have had a heart attack, no matter how 'minor' it is, you need to eliminate certain...
Hi dstinch, You only have 1 post so far, I hope things are well with you. My father had palinopsia and I do not know what causes it. I hope you keep searching for your answers, and find it. Just want...
Hi sparks40, I understand your frustration. The thing with gastro problems and anxiety is that you have to find out if it is gastro causing your anxiety, or your anxiety causing gastro symptoms. I'd...
Alcie, Ahh, I was thinking the yogurt would help :) I love potatoes so I guess that is one of the many foods I'll have to cut back on. Kitt, This is the first time I'm hearing about bay leaf. Too bad...
Babette, Not too long ago, someone I know who is only a few years older than me (I'm 28) passed on suddenly from a heart attack. I had anxiety from the news because if someone so young could die...
Hi Babette, Thank you for sharing your story. I agree that we should get heart tests done to rule out heart problems as the symptoms are so similar. I'm glad for you it is gastro issues (as compared...
Kitt, I love that song :) I heard their songs every now and then, know a bit about those guys, but now I'm re-discovering them all over again. I've always thought that guy Kian was cute. NOW I know...