star68
19-11-13, 07:39
I have a hiatus hernia and I suffer from episodes of heartburn. Lately I had a lot of anxiety and a few days ago I was feeling especially in the morning a discomfort when I was swallowing my food. I could feel the food going down like when you have a very strong alcoholic drink that burns your esophagus the same sort of feeling. This morning I felt the same sort of thing while eating breakfast, and about 30 minutes later I got a pain in my chest that was quite bothersome and I started to feel panicky thinking it could be a heart related pain. I became a bit short of breath and my heart was beating fast. I decided to go to the hospital to the emergency department to have it checked out.
The Doctor said he didnīt think it was heart related and told me it was a esophageal spasm. Still I had my blood pressure taken and an ECG. The Doctor gave me intravenous muscle relaxant, paracetamol and Nexium. He prescribed Omeoprazol (Prilosec). I felt better afterwards but my chest and back felt a bit sore afterwards, like an aftermath effect. Do any of you suffer from this condition? I don't know if it's going to be a regular symptom from anxiety I am concerned.
The Doctor said he didnīt think it was heart related and told me it was a esophageal spasm. Still I had my blood pressure taken and an ECG. The Doctor gave me intravenous muscle relaxant, paracetamol and Nexium. He prescribed Omeoprazol (Prilosec). I felt better afterwards but my chest and back felt a bit sore afterwards, like an aftermath effect. Do any of you suffer from this condition? I don't know if it's going to be a regular symptom from anxiety I am concerned.