Hiatal hernia, gerd or heart problems. Miserable!

Sounds like acid reflux. See more info on treatment and food diet as well as laying in bed with head above knees. Lots of onto on patients U.K.

 

I had same problem but doctors here took it seriously ,mine used to go up to 180 which was very scary, gives you a feeling of impending doom, I ended up having a cardiac ablation & am now on beter-blockers &  that appears to have fixed it apart from the odd turn which only lasts a few minutes whereas before it would be hours. If you can get to a doctors while it's happening &. Have an E.c.g then take it from there. Good luck.Ruby 

Hi, shehopes:

Your post could have been written by me.  I had been having stomach and chest issues for a long time, but ever doctor said I was ok.  One day, while my sister was visiting me from out of state, I wanted her to eat with me at one of my favorite restaurants.  I took two bites of the food and began having terrible upper stomach pains that kind of went into my chest, but stayed mainly on the left upper ribs spot.

My sister called an ambulance and they ran all kinds of tests for my heart and gallbladder...When the doctor came back in he told me that I have a HUGE hiatal hernia and it would be too risky to operate...I guess it is just too close to my heart.

Anyway, I saw my own doctor and she gave me Metapropalol and an anti spasmatic...I also take a Prilosec every morning.

It is calmed down, but the secret is to be very careful about your portions..I only eat a few bites of food at a time or the pain comes back.

I try to eat about four small meals instead of three of a larger portion.  I am losing weight because at the end of the day, I haven't eaten very much...I hope this helps, sweetie..If you have any questions, please message me.....HUGs.

I do. Sometimes is just goes on and on for 1-2 weeks. I constantly monitor my blood pressure. I try to walk and distract myself. Loosing weight I think was a factor that lessened episodes of rushing heartbeat. I lost around 20lbs. It went away. When I gained qo lbs anew, it came back. I am on my way trying to lose 15lbs but find it difficult to do.

I no what your talking about I do believe it is you hiatal hernia because the same thing happens to me they checked my heart it was fine I can eat a whole meal sometime not every day but anything to do with cheese or grease or oil I feel like I'm having a heart attack but I'll have foam come up and I use to be able to throw up and it would help but I'm way beyond that now I cant burp at all or throw up I'm scared to death if I get the flu I would die because I can't throw up at all don't eat any pork at all that is the worse I literally feel I'm dying my hiatal hernia is now upside down which means it is totally now all in my chest everyone is different in how that feel with a hiatal hernia it's the worst feeling ever some drs don't even want to operate until it big enough in there opinion my hernia is now 5 in not mm but inches my surgery is now march 25 of 2017 and that is still to far off

Yes! Its horrible. I believe the hernia puts puts pressure on the vagus nerve which causes all kinds of crazy symptoms.

Ive had many emergency room visits two by ambulance. 30 day heart monitor and other heart tests. Brain scan, blood and urine tests. All are normal.

I use mylanta extra strength ( it has simethicone in it) or baking soda in water. The burping really helps the symptoms from getting so bad.

I did alot of self talk and praying to get through the horrible times..it was so scary!!

I have lost 10 pounds and need to lose alot more, Im 5' 3" 210 lbs.

I had stopped taking ativan and went through protracted withdrawls ( the medical professionals said that was not possible) so i had over 4 years of misery. Not sure what was from the ativan and what was the hiatal hernia.

I try to stay away from alcohol, chocolate, acids, big meals. I lay on my left side or my back to sleep.

Its so wierd, and scary, and life changing.

Im sorry you are going through this. Try to take note of what makes you feel better or worse and do whats best for you.

Hi - for the last 3 years I hCe suffered with chest pain and what feels like a racing heart - I have been admitted to hospital twice as I thought I was a heart attack - was told I was either angina or hernia - as I have private medical insurance I under went several tests - X-ray ,ultra sound , sone radioactive test , camera down the throat and still after 3 years no.obs can tell me what the hell is wrong with me - the worst part of all this is the racing heart and chest pains which are always worse at night - sometimes ( like now writing this ) I will go to sleep usually tied I will be woken up an hour or 2 later - I feel short of breathe and my heart feels like it's going crazy (like I've been frightened etc) Im burping a hell of lot during the day even when I haven't eaten or drunk anything - It has ruined my life - I'm on emeprazole wbu h dies t seem to help - last visit to doctors got me a visit to nhs and a consultation to see a gastro specialist sho said it was probably my gallbladder - been waiting now 8 months for follow up appointment - it's dreadfull but at leat I'm finally over the " I'm going to die " panicness - I've had to live with it for so long - it's aweful that other people have the same issue but in a way also reassuring - hope this helps you and please feel free to contact me - I hAvdnt posted on here for over a year ( you can find me on face book - mike england ( picture of gandalf)