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Heartburn/Sore Throat?

jrk1288
jrk1288
I was wondering if anyone else has experienced something...last night I woke up about 10:30 with a really sore throat, except it wasn't just my throat, my whole esophagus/windpipe were also burning. It was like strep throat that extended all the way down to my chest/back and heartburn at the same time. I had no signs of a sore throat, cold, etc when I went to bed and this started almost 4 hours after eating so I don't think it's just heartburn-it also hurt a lot more than heartburn, which I don't get often. After a while I got up and took some pepto and a melatonin tablet, then I was able to go back to sleep, but the pain is still here this morning (it's a lot milder than it was last night). The pain is worse when I swallow. I'm not sure if this is fibro related or not, and I plan to call my doctor if it doesn't go away, but I was hoping someone could tell me if this might be caused by fibro?
LeoX3
LeoX3
Just call the doc. Even if it does go away. Episodes like that are a warning sign something's askew. It might be gastritis, it might be esophogeal spasm, it might be a whole lotta nothing, but if it's causing pain, then it's a pain.



Keep us posted,
Leo
LadyDeb
LadyDeb
Hi, I get something like that. The pain's not that bad though...just irritating. I had a procedure done a few years ago (can't remember what it's called) where a scope was put down my throat. Nothing much there. But dr says I have acid-reflux. But you should definitely talk to your dr about it.

~Debbie
deleted_user
deleted_user
Definitely call the Doctor. Could be GERD but could be other things too. Drink plenty of water and sleep a little propped up and let us know what the Doctor says. it is a very uncomfortable feeling. Glad that you were able to fall back asleep. Hope you will be okay.

Are you a smoker of Cigarettes?
jrk1288
jrk1288
I don't smoke, I drink a couple glasses of wine per week, and I've never used recreational drugs. I had an endoscopy last summer that was normal. I also drink a lot of water because I can get constipation with my IBS, and I eat a really healthy diet. I will call my doctor and hopefully it's nothing to worry about
journeythru
journeythru
Please call the doctor. Heart attacks can present as heartburn. Best to get this checked out.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Do you think it could have been anxiety? Just thinking out loud but good idea to call your Doctor to be on the safe side.
MAGICpill
MAGICpill
Try eliminating acids, caffeine and spicy foods from your diet. Google acid reflux.

Also you can try Pepcid, nexium, or any other OTC acid reducer

If it continues make an appt with a gastrologist

First watching your diet is the key..
PeaceN2You
PeaceN2You
Please do see your doctor. There is a condition called Barrett's Esophagus that develops after long exposure to reflux. It's probably nothing but please be safe and rule that out.
jrk1288
jrk1288
The endoscopy I had last summer would have ruled out acid reflux. I know that was almost a year ago but I've had no symptoms of it other than this one incident and the following 24 hours. Considering that the pain woke me up and has been constant (and thankfully mild compared to last night), it doesn't seem to be related to anything I eat or my mood. I've also managed to have side effects to antacids and h2 blockers in the past so I'm kind of hesitant to take them (the side effects included dizziness, headaches and GI upset if I ate more than a handful of food at a time).
WhiteDolphin
WhiteDolphin
I agree with everyone else, that it's best to see your doctor. I was wondering what you ate that day/night that you had this "heartburn feeling"
Sounds like it could be acid reflux/GERD . I have Barrett's Esophagus,a little heartburn reall can end up hurting you and a lot can change in a year since your last endoscopy. Why did you have an endoscopy last year?