ibs and chest pain

[Fencer58]

have had ibs for years now and get pain everyday then the anxiety kicks in and gives me chest pain. Had every scan known to man only to be told it’s just ibs,tried every medication and nothing works because the anxiety takes over anti anxiety medication and cbt does nothing to ease the pain.Doctor basically said grin and bear it.

[MountainHare1]

Hi. Having lived with IBS for about six years, I remember the first time I experienced chest pain. It was horrible and I didn't discuss it with anyone for a few days and it lead to increased health anxiety.

IBS seems to throw up lots of different bodily symptoms and sensations like chest pain. I could probably list a '11-a-side' team sheet of all of the experiences I have gone through.

I would highly recommend that you look at meditation and mindfulness. This will help you to look at the pain you are experiencing in a different way so that it becomes less of an 'issue' when it arises, which it will from time to time.

Always here if you would like a chat about anything IBS related.

Take care.

[xjrs]

Has the doctor discussed the possibility of acid reflux/GERD with you? This can often go hand in hand with IBS. That results in chest pain.