Bastion
07-01-2009, 02:40 PM
So i've been having these episodes of week long (more or less) chest pains for I'd say half a year now. I went to a GI specialist and she told me that it's probably acid reflux and I scheduled an Endoscopy which will take place in a few weeks.
I'm concerned though because the pain renders me unable to eat or drink even water due to the massive pain. I've been taking Prilosec for a few days now but nothing's happened. I'm thinking it's some kind of inflammation in my chest but as I'm not a doctor i can't say for sure.
Is this a normal symptom of reflux or could this be something worse?
I'm concerned though because the pain renders me unable to eat or drink even water due to the massive pain. I've been taking Prilosec for a few days now but nothing's happened. I'm thinking it's some kind of inflammation in my chest but as I'm not a doctor i can't say for sure.
Is this a normal symptom of reflux or could this be something worse?
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michmob
07-01-2009, 06:21 PM
Well I get sharp chest pain all the time its very frustrating, I have had 2 endoscopys and they were normal but nothing seems to work for me, I read on another thread that the chest pain can be due to a lack of magnesium so I'm trying supplements and eating spinach ever day to see if that helps.
angel011089
08-08-2009, 09:50 AM
Well I get sharp chest pain all the time its very frustrating, I have had 2 endoscopys and they were normal but nothing seems to work for me, I read on another thread that the chest pain can be due to a lack of magnesium so I'm trying supplements and eating spinach ever day to see if that helps.
I too have sharp pains in chest been thru many test cant find anything still looking i am glad they cant find nothing to bad but on the other hand dont like beeing a mystery either you probably know what i mean well sorry i am no help but your not alone just keep praying faith is all i got
I too have sharp pains in chest been thru many test cant find anything still looking i am glad they cant find nothing to bad but on the other hand dont like beeing a mystery either you probably know what i mean well sorry i am no help but your not alone just keep praying faith is all i got
1sunny1
08-08-2009, 12:42 PM
Your chest pain could be esophageal spasms. I get them so bad it feel like what must be a heart attack. I know it is spasms, so I don't panic. I usually try to eat soda crackers and drink some water very slowly until it goes away. I have had these since 1981. I recently found out that taking a muscle relaxer at bed time (as that is when I usually get them) really helps.
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angel011089
08-09-2009, 10:16 AM
Thank You I will Bring That Up to my dr I was thinking it could be spasm because it does not seem to be food related does that make since ?
1sunny1
08-09-2009, 12:06 PM
Yes, it is not normally food related, I usually get it from taking ibuprofen.
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1sunny1
08-09-2009, 12:09 PM
Yes, while having gerd can cause it, I usually get it from taking ibuprofen.
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angel011089
08-09-2009, 03:16 PM
yea i have had mrcp and upper gi ultra sounds many times i have about given up on dr they cant figure this out i just hate the pain when i get them they last for hours and i have head to get pain shots for them i am puzzled myself tyhanks for listen to me