Anxiety for years with panic attacks. Going through some health issues so had heart cath & stress test. Dr says chest pain is not my heart. Struggling to believe.
Having swallowing issues too. I think some is my nervous but my esophagus is moving slightly slow, so I may have to have another scope and I'm freaked out.
Can't seem to think positive!!!!!!
So do have soups and more liquid food, because some of my clients in same position why I ask and they have something to make pureed food thinner. Doctors tell you how it's going to get better or advise - do you have medication? So sorry about your chest be careful not too much at one time - gently and not forceful at all times
you’re brave.
I hear ya. I have ' white coat phobia'. I end up canceling a lot of medical appointments when I likely ought to go. Can you turn it into a choice? Sometimes it eases back the anxiety. I can choose to have a test or choose not to, as long as I accept the consequences either way. I have a sluggish ummm. That little flap that stops us inhaling food ... alveoli maybe? Anyway mine is a bit weak and my esophagus is irritable. I get ulcers there. Still, it is your body ... you choose. Just an idea.
Reply 2 from me. I eat a lot of minced or puréd foods. I have a rare motor neuron disease. Had it for years. I can still have a BBQd steak. I just have to chop it fine and add gravy. I also do a chin tuck when I swallow liquids of thin foods. But you may know all of this.
I am NOT a doctor but I think your chest pains and swallowing issues are due to anxiety and stress. I say that because I have the same issues. Stress and anxiety can affect every part of your body, not just your mind. If the doctor doesn’t find anything wrong with your heart, we have to trust them. Our minds are powerful and it can convince us something is terribly wrong. I have worked myself into total panic over various non threatening health issues. Speaking of the swallowing issues, I don’t go out to eat because I think I will choke on my food because I can’t swallow. If I take an anti anxiety med, the problem goes away. Nothing in my body has changed, just my mind is more relaxed and the issue disappears. Just a thought.
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