Hi everyone,

Lately I have been experiencing the following problems (at least since November). I went to my GP and he thinks it is just anxiety. I didn't agree, and as sort of a concession, he is sending me to an allergist to check out an allergy connection. I am not so sure. Please look at my symptoms list and let me know if you think it could be GERD:

* chest tightness after meals
* wheezing in morning and evening that makes it hard to breath
* frequent sore throat
* frequent sneezing/congestion
* frequent burping
* eczema
* lump in throat
* trouble swallowing (feels like my throat is closing)
* anxiety
* sudden, sharp throat and upper back pain

Of course all of these symptoms just make my anxiety worse so I feel like I am in a vicious circle. I just think it is something more than anxiety. Will an allergist check for GERD?

Thanks for your help!!!

Hi
I have a lot of the same symptoms and I am being treated for gerd. I haven't yet had tests but I and my Dr are pretty sure. Why dont you try taking zantac or antacids and see if it makes a difference?
I don't know if an allergist will check for gerd or not, sorry.

Hi,

Listening to your symptoms, it sounds very close to what I have went through.
In late 2002, I was diagnosed with asthma, however after the wheezing stopped - I developed other horrible symptoms. One ended up being the inability to eat. Everytime that I ate- within 30 minutes to 3 hours afterwards- I would feel as if someone was crushing my esophagus. I also had horrible redness (facial flushing).
Anyway, after several ER visits, 2 hospitalizations and a trip to a big research hospital- It was discovered that I had vocal cord dysfunction. It was triggered by my reflux, by my discovered life threatening allergic reactions (to dust mites- above all things!) and by my sinus problems. An allergist frequently knows about this condition- and can do some pulmonary functions tests if you are having active symptoms to look into this. At the research hospital that I went to- they actually put a scope through my nostrils and down to visualize my vocal cords.
I would encourage you to look this condition up and see how closely your symptoms match. Of course- you definitely need to keep your appointment with the doctor. Only they can truly diagnose you!

Hope this helps

Could be an allergy ,but if its not it sounds like gerd to me.Take care.