Is shortness of breath a symptom of acid reflux?
I have all the classic symptoms of acid reflux described on line. I have been diagnosed with it and am taking protonix. Recently (within the last week), I have noticed that my stomach is bloated and I have difficulty breathing. Always difficult to get a doctor's appointment (have to call at least a week ahead) and I don't want to go to the hospital, so I'm hoping to figure out the cause and possible treatment myself.
Hello Ann Walker,
Shortness of breath is not a typical symptom of the acid reflux. In a posting by Dr Eisner, bloating is never a symptom of acid reflux or a side effect of the medication (Nexium in this case) You can read the entire posting here. There is another posting here that might be more closely related to what you are asking. In this posting, Dr Eisner says "Bloating, difficulty breathing, right arm pain and sensitivity to smell are not typically associated with GERD"
Hope this helps. Please stay in touch and let us know how you are doing.
Vicki M
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Before I knew that I had acid reflux I thought that I had asthma. I was having an attack at least once a day. It was not until I got an appointment with an asthma specialist that I realized that I did not have asthma. I don't throw up and the stomach pains I have are not that bad but they are daily even though I am on the medicine now. So short of breath or even severe attacks can mean you have acid reflux.
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I'd agree with Jessica.. I had the same
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Ann,
I have the same problem- When taking acid reflux meds. my stomach would expland and it felt like i was having difficult breathing and then it would go away about 30min after I took the meds or antacid. did you find out what was wrong.
Jeff
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