Comments on: Gastrointestinal (GI), Gastric Chest Pain

By: Phil

Phil — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 00:33:00 +0000

I have been experiencing stabbing pain in my upper left chest and shoulder (front). The pain at times radiates to my left arm. I have severe jaw pain and nausea as well. I saw a cardiologist who did an echogram and stress test which came back normal. Saw a GI doctor and after endoscopy told I have GERD. Been taking ppis for 2 months but still no help with pains described above. All of these pains and nausea are constant throughout the day. What can this be?

By: Jennifer Phurrough

Jennifer Phurrough — Sun, 10 May 2015 07:28:00 +0000

I have had severe chest pain like pressure and constricting chest pain that radiates under my ribcage and around my back for the past 20 hours. I also ache all over and have developed ulcers in my mouth. I have a sore throat as well. I thought I was coming down with the flu, but no fever and I have a history of stomach ulcers 3 months ago and have been having to take Aleve for ankle pain as I had surgery and complications from it in my ankle resulting in constant pain. I try to take Protonix as it was ordered but often forget because It has to be taken on an empty stomach and I take medicine morning and night for other health reasons. I also have a history of gastric bypass. The pain has not gotten better and at times seems to be getting worse. Should I be alarmed and go to the ER or just stop taking the Aleve and make sure to take the Protonix. I took it 30 minutes ago. I am embarrassed because I know I shouldn’t take NSAIDs but I was trying to avoid taking Narcotic pain medications any longer and the pain in my ankle is also severe, and Something I may have to live with for a long time, and don’t want to continue taking narcotic pain medicine for it but I’ve been having trouble sleeping at night due to the pain in my ankle. Seems like a no win situation. I don’t want to go sit in the ER feeing as bad as I do to just be told to go home and take my Protonix and stop taking NSAIDs, I can do that on my own.

By: HealthHype

HealthHype — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 22:18:00 +0000

In reply to Nadia.

Hi Nadia. If in doubt rather go straight to the ER. Central chest pain can be due to a host of causes but of course the main concern here is whether it is cardiac in origin. Sometimes other symptoms that may be indicative of a heart problem may not always be present. Anxiety and reflux are two common causes of this type of pain but it is always better to be safe than sorry and have the pain assessed by a doctor. You may also want to read this article on cardiac vs non-cardiac pain https://www.healthhype.com/cardiac-chest-pain-vs-non-cardiac-chest-pain.html

By: Nadia

Nadia — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 13:34:00 +0000

I have been recommended to a gastroenterologist by my doctor that suspects I have IBS. My appointment is set for June. Lately I have had central chest pain, I am also anemic. Should I be going to the ER? Not sure what I should do if its emergency or it can wait until my appointment. I am 30 with children and in very stressful life style as my husband is gone alot for work.

By: HealthHype

HealthHype — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 21:05:00 +0000

In reply to amanda. Hi Amanda. It is unclear whether you are asking a question or just reporting your symptoms. If you are looking for some possible guidance, you will have to divulge more information as other commenters have done below.

By: amanda

amanda — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 04:50:00 +0000

Stomach. Hurts, I have gas and then I had this sharp chest nerve pain that went away and I still have gas

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