i had chest discomfort and left arm pain often i went to doctors they tokk ECG ECHO and ETT testes all were negative my age is 26, is this because of acidic reflux?
Q: i went to doctor they took ecg ett and echo tests and they were normal
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6/28/10 9:45am
I'm really glad you got tested for heart issues. While your age seems to say it shouldn't be your heart your symptoms especially the left arm pain make the doctors think heart.
But, yes, your symptoms could also be due to reflux. Often times reflux symptoms mimic other issues such as heart problems. Has your doctor suggested reflux as a possible cause of your symptoms? If so, have they suggested any course of action? Very often when reflux is suspected the next thing will be to try reflux medicaitons. If they work, then it helps confirm your diagnosis.
Stephanie
6/29/10 8:15am
I am not a doctor. You can read my bio if you click on me. I am a physical therapist and we have a lot of problems with reflux in my family.
I too am concerned that your symptoms are back if you have been taking the Nexium for two months. It might be time to get other things checked. You should go back to your doctor and let him know that things did get better with the Nexium but they are bad again. He may want to look for things such as a hiatal hernia or gall bladder issues. He may want to send you to a GI specialist.
If you are having mild issues he may just want to add an anti-acid such as Tums when things flare up. There are really a lot of scenarios your doctor may want to consider. Now that you've done your trial of Nexium, he has more information to use in making a decision.
Stephanie
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Dear Stef,
Thanku very much for reply actualy when i visited doctor he said that every thing is normal no need for any medicine.but aftre few days i still feel same problem than he advised me medicine(NEXUM 40 mg) to use daily before breakfast,it works for month or two but now from the last one week i again feeling problem in chest,echo ett and ecg has been done by two different doctors and they said there is nothing wrong with heart,But my point of concern and what i am trying to ask doctor said me that i have acidity problem and my acid comes to upper side thats y causing discomfort in chest, Is this because of acidity?
and kindly introduce your self as well are you doctor
Regards
Sam