what are these attacks

Question

ive had what i call attacks now for the last 3 years,they dont happen often but when they do it feels like im having a heart attack.it starts in my chest area and travels up into my throat ,my shoulders and my back.the attack comes in waves and builds in intensity,im in a cold sweat and can feel the pain building it lasts about 5 minutes ,recedes and then builds again,nothing i do or have tried works and it is really frightening as the waves of pain are so intense.that i am usually rocking backwards and forards or wlking about to try and ease it.does anyone what these attacks are?

CalGal · Answer

Lou the symptoms can be similar depending on the 'scope' of them. There are some that appear to be more clear-cut than others, however. But most docs - in the absence of lab results - will often place blame on acid reflux first before moving on to check for other things..............at least that's what it often seems like to me.

lou607 · Answer

thanks i will get it checked but they dont happen too often so i didnt bother but at the time the pain is really bad. are the symptons for reflux/esophageal spasm and gall bladder symptons similar?

CalGal · Answer

Lou, these could be a number of things, but you've got to see a doc and rule out any form of heart issues. After that's done, make sure you're checked for acid reflux/esophageal spasm issues and for anything related to your gallbladder.

lou607 · Answer

hi kev ,no i havnt been to the doctors with it so far,the pain isnt burning or a stabbing pain,its difficult to explain the pain i feel ,its unbearable tidal wave of pain that radiates from my mid section ,up into my chest,throat and radiates from my chest through to my back,it doesnt come on after eating and im not sure what triggers it ,im never sick but am breathless and in a cold sweat during the time it lasts,the attacks subside then i can feel it building again after a few minutes

kev543 · Answer

Have you been to the doctors? if you were to describe the pain would you say it is like an unbarelible burning? a Sharp, stabing pain? Do you lose your breath? do you vomit? do you have any stomach discomfort? Does it come after you eat? Please describe in more detail.