Acid reflux

[Krasykat]

I am 21 and have chest pressure and tightness (although I do suffer from anxiety and am used to having tension) I have burning stabbing feeling in my stomach accompanied by tightness and nausea around my upper abdomen/ sternum.

Is this severe acid reflux or am I having a heart attack?

GENUINE QUESTION AS GOOGLE IS FREAKING ME OUT

[Zelda123]

The best thing to do with any chest pain is to go to hospital for a ecg.

I’ve got bad acid reflux at the moment and I’ve felt like I’m having a heart attack. I’ve even felt a choking sensation like my throats closing.

Today for Instance I’ve had to cut back on everything. Drinking water only. I’m using gaviscon double action.

The burning pain spreads across your chest rib cage and back so your not on your own x

[Krasykat in reply to Zelda123]

I wouldn’t waste a trip to hospital as I don’t think a heart attack is likely I just get freaked out. It is reassuring to know you suffer from the same thing (sounds very similar) I bought some gaviscon so I’ll try that. Thanks x

[Zelda123 in reply to Krasykat]

Oh god it’s horrible.. but with any chest pain it’s always best especially if it’s bad to get it checked out..

but yeah acid reflux is seriously horrible.. there’s a virus knocking around that’s affecting the stomach at the moment a few people are suffering with acid and stomach problems.. the nurse who came to visit me had the same xx

[Krasykat in reply to Zelda123]

Yeah I think Iv probably got that cause Iv a chests infection I’m pretty sure. Had a phlegm cough for like a month now and was waking me up at night and stuff. That’s probably contributing to everything 🙄x

[Zelda123 in reply to Krasykat]

Oh bloody hell thats awful nothing worse than both issues hitting you at the same time x

[Krasykat]

Yes I know falling apart! That’s what I think got me in a panic, the two pains at once 😓x

[Zelda123 in reply to Krasykat]

Have you been given antibiotics for your infection ? I find that i get a bad stomach with antibiotics

[Krasykat in reply to Zelda123]

I wasn’t prescribed them as such but my dad gave me Amimoxcillin he had. He didn’t help unfortunately ☹️ yes they do give you a bad tummy but haven’t took them in a few days now and still have unsettled tummy so think it’s acid reflux x

[Zelda123 in reply to Krasykat]

Have you got IBS ? Have you ever been prescribed buscopan ? That’s pretty good for those cramps and pain.. bloating etc.. I have had them but I get a bit light headed after taking them.. I’m really sensitive to medication though honestly..

my mum and sister swear by it.. I use gaviscon for my acid reflux but the nurse recommended rantide.. x

[Krasykat in reply to Zelda123]

I think I maybe do have ibs not sure though as I never seem to have diorheaa (sorry for tmi!) I’ll try them. Going to see my doctor on Tuesday x

[Zelda123 in reply to Krasykat]

I don’t get the runs either but my insides feel like a washing machine lol

[Krasykat in reply to Zelda123]

Yes exactly! Do you have ibs ?

[Zelda123 in reply to Krasykat]

Yeh I’ve got IBS it’s annoying.. stress related tbh .. I’m hoping I get a good night sleep because I haven’t been able to sleep with it

[Zelda123]

Also what’s surprised me is that the thread isn’t full of acid reflux replies as it’s quite common. Horrible but common lol

[Krasykat in reply to Zelda123]

I know but thank you for commenting and giving me so reassurance! Hope you can sleep with it, affects me all day lately and mine is stress related aswell if that’s what it is 😓

[Zelda123 in reply to Krasykat]

Well I’ve even had gaviscon and it’s still burning sooo where in the same boat... we can burn together 🤣🤣🤣

[Krasykat in reply to Zelda123]

Yes Hahahha 😂 suffer together !