From what I have I never got chest pain with GERD until I started taking nexil. Then the pain was like a crushing in my chest and I thought I was having a heart attack. I did google it though and found chest pain was a side effect of the meds. Are you on meds?

As for the bloated stomach and pain I get that everyday, my stomach feels like it is filled with air most days.
I get pain in my upper stomach. If you have indigestion that will give you chest pain.

If you are still suffering though you should go to see a doctor to put your mind at rest.

IBS can be another cause for your symptoms and so can constipation.

Thanks for your response.
i think i do have IBS, because currently i am constipated and it sucks.

When my acid reflux acts up I have dull chest pain, pain going up on the side of my chest, arm pain etc etc.

Also IBS can cause alot of pains throughout your body. IF you are constipated use Miralax and watch your diet, Eat fiber.

If you google GERD you will find alot of helpful info,

Thank you guys. =]

It can FEEL like chest pain. And you may have IBS. Try some digestive enzymes with meals. See a gastro and get allergy and Sprue tested. For constipation, try Miralax. Takes a few days, but it's great stuff. For the short run, try a Fleet enema. Easy, quick. Generic is OK.

Unfortunately, GERD can cause all of the symptoms that you have mentioned. I hope you are taking something for it? It really can make you think that you are having either a heart attack or a panic attack. Being bloated is pretty much an everyday occurrence for me as well. Have you tried Simethicone? This is good for gas pains which is probably what you are having.

I hope you have considered seeing a doctor. Your problems could be a large number of things.

Yes.

Yes, I get this and it is triggered by some kind of food. I had such bad pain I was given a spasm medication. That helped much, but I had to find what foods were triggering this! I do believe it is an IBS related symptoms. I have IBS with constipation.

I know how you feel. I too thaught I was having a heart attack (and a panic attack followed). I am new to this forum and appreciate all the information given here.

Presently my Doctor has put me on 20gm of Pariet to combat the acid in stomach.

As I write this post I am feeling discomfort in my stomach from my dinner. I am trying to break the trend to take a Rolaids (but will if the pain gets worse). For now I will try to tame the discomfort with some ginger tea. I dice up a little ginger root and put it in an empty cup, and then I pour almost boiling water on it (do not boil ginger tea directly in boiling water because this will kill the nutrients in it). I let the tea stand until it goes to room temperature then drink it slowly. You can adjust the degree of ginger to your taste by varying the time you leave it in your cup.

Constipation and gas also contribute to my heavy chest and chest pain. Best to see a Doctor and tailor a program customize to your body.

I hope you get better soon and I thank everyone for the help they have given me through their tips in this forum.