re pressue or spasm in chest. info ???? - Digestive Disorders Message Board

kiki28 · 03-09-2001, 11:03 AM

Helo I hope to grt some input on this. I ahve a sliding hernia and acid reflux. Heart burn all the time and chest pains all teh time, no matter what . What I would like to know 2 times my heart has felt like it is being pushed on ,on the left side.I went to hosp. they sd i was fine and that the same nerves in your heart are in you espho. has this ever happened to anyone ? my heart speeds up when it does that it feels like a muscle spasm or something. i have had all heart tests everything is fine . thanks

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D.Holloway · 03-09-2001, 11:24 AM

I'm going through the exact same thing. Like you my doctor says that everything checks out. I'm finding that watching my fat intake along with exercise on a daily basis (15-20Min)may do the trick for you. I walk for 1hr each day, drink lots of water and that works for me.Do exercises that you like. Start slow and work yourself up. Have fun with it. Regards D. Holloway.

kiki28 · 03-09-2001, 11:38 AM

thank you for your reply !!! I have been walking 30 min a day have been for 2 weeks now oddly enough the first episode was when i walke dfor the first time. Also wher that hurts or spasm's in my chest it is sore the next day . is yours ?

D.Holloway · 03-09-2001, 12:06 PM

I do feel a liitle pressure at times after the walk (AT FIRST). However, Give it some time. With me thats all it seem to take. These things take time to develope, they will take time to mend.I know the discomfort that you speak of. It's not a pleasant feeling(Almost scary at times). Regards.D.H.

caseyv · 03-23-2001, 10:53 AM

I was diagnosed with esophageal spasm...which kind of sounds like what your describing. When I have these attacks (spasms), I will actually be sore for a week or two afterward and I have noticed that if I lift heavy things and strain to do it....that I will usually have a spasm attack sometime later on. I carried a bucket with ice melt in it up my stairs (5 gal bucket...should have had someone else carry it...but!!) and that night I had a bad attack. So I just try not to overexert myself by carrying things I really shouldn't. I haven't had another attack since Jan.!! Hope I don't have another any time soon too!!

Cassy