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Rant About Heart Anxiety

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Elle1718
Elle1718

hi, so its just been days since i lasted posted but i still worry about my heart:(. Ive tried to ignore it and sometimes its just goes away. But a lot of it stays a lot of hours. I was diagnosed with acid reflux which causes things in my heart. Idk if it true tho. I get spasms in my upper chest near my armpit. Im hyperaware of my heartbeat everytime i dont do anything. I cant breathe when i dont burp. I dont get chest pain tho( its last fo seconds a feeling like someone is pinching certain parts in my chest. Justt spasms and like electric shocks. Waves in chest that feels like my heart is having a heart attack Feeling like a lot of blood passes through my vein (has anybody experience this?)which makes me burp. Is this reallgy heart or just my acid reflux interfering with my heart? Im still scared my heartbeat is really hard not fast. This happens mostly because my stomach is acting up. And also if i inhale exhale i feel like im not getting enough air. BUT WHEN I CHECK MY OXIMETER ITS NORMAL????Its tiring to always have to distract myself so that i cant feel this. I hope it does get better. Because everytime it happens i feel like im dying and nobody understands me. My parents think im acting it up because im really a healthy strong 13 yr old for them. My GI also said im too young to be having heart problems and it only happens when its inborn. Will the symptoms ever go away. To anyone experiencing pls leave a tip for me to try. I hope through our every battle everyday:))

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  • Elle1718
    Elle1718

    Posted

    And can you get anxiety attacks when you dpnt even think about it. It just starts out of nowhere? (thats why i think its heart attack becuase it happens absolutely nowhere) It also happens when i have bad acid reflux attack. Help im loosing hope

  • renee61138
    renee61138 Elle1718

    Posted

    Hi Elle I hope you are feeling better. I am also a suffer of acid reflux i have Gerd. I will tell you some of my symptoms I get pain in upper stomach and pain in back between shoulder blades I also get pretty bad gas that causes pain sometimes i can feel in chest arms under arm. I actually know exactly what you mean acid reflux can cause heart palps and an uncomfortable feeling in your chest. Have you been to a stomach doctor? There is meds for acid reflux that will really help you. I do understand about heart anxiety I am 44 female and I have it to. I'm sure your parents have had your heart checked and all is good. Do you go out much with friends? How about when your busy with school? I can tell you that anxiety plays a huge roll with acid reflux. You are so young please try things to help you keep busy. School work friends even a fav video game. I have a very good feeling your going to be ok. Maybe talking to your parents or counselor at school might help with anxiety. Your going to be okay love and remember when all else fails slow deep breaths. Hope this helps you a little. I'm here if you have questions...big hugs to you

    • Elle1718
      Elle1718 renee61138

      Posted

      thank you very much, this helped ease a bit. ive been to the doctor and i said i think i might have probs with my heart but they said its uncommon for a teenager to develop it. But im still not really calm rn because of gerd and the symptoms it gives me. Does it get better?

      I always think im dying or going crazy. I also feel pain in my arms and under arm chest arm that feels like someone is pinching it or it has electric shocks. Do you ever felt like air waves in your heart that feels like your vein or heart projects a lot of blood? And the feeeling off shock in chest when trying to fall asleeeppp(that also happens sometime when awake) They say what im feeling in my chest was because i have a lot of air in my stomach that goes and interferes with my heart. And it is also because i didnt eat properly for a long time. Im scared of death tbh, but the chances of me having heart problems is probably 0% they say. Im just waiting for my stomach to be ok so that it doesnt interfere with my heart and chest anymore.

    • Elle1718
      Elle1718

      Posted

      ++ ive had it before(the symptoms werent as b and i was ok for 2 weeks but then i drank coke(which i shouldnt have done). It started then here i am again wanting to get out of the cycle.

  • renee61138
    renee61138 Elle1718

    Posted

    Yes to mostly everything! And yes gas can cause those feelings believe me i know. Can you ask your mom to get you some gas x? It does help and you probably need meds for the acid reflux. I can give you this bit of advice anxiety is a vicious thing. It will cause all different sensations. If you can try to get the anxiety under control a little bit it will help your stomach. Stress causes all kinds of things and you could be swallowing alot of air . Try to relax deep breathing listening to your fav song. Talk with friends. And if all else fails have a convo with your parents about your health anxiety. Big hug to you.

  • renee61138
    renee61138 Elle1718

    Posted

    You can message me whenever you like. Are you in the Uk or the states?

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