What does this sound more like, acid reflux, lupus, or heart problems?!


Question: What does this sound more like, acid reflux, lupus, or heart problems!?
Fatigue
Shortness of breath
chest pain that radiates to upper left shoulder area and neck
chest also hurts when press in lower center, bottom of ribcage
Pain comes and goes, has been doing this for 6 years now
hurts when i cough or breathe in real deep when chest pain present
food intake doesnt affect pain
Ekg's came out normal, doing blood work and get results thursday

One doctor said he thinks its lupus, latest doc said acid reflux or anemia, but i dont have symptoms of anemia really!. i might have to go to a cardiologist if this other medication doesnt help!. what do you think it sounds more like!? Any other questions please askWww@Answer-Health@Com


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It sounds like how life was for me before my diagnosis!. It is all so confusing when you have so many symptoms and since this has been going on for 6 years, it could very well be an autoimmune problem!.

I think that lupus has been targeted in this instance due to it tending towards being chronic and relapsing in nature and - the lung and cardiac involvement!. Occasionally inflammation develops and extra fluid accumulates in the membranes surrounding the lungs, it can also affect the heart in a similar way!. If it's lupus then blood tests are required to detect anti-nuclear antibodies!.

Do you get acid reflux!?

What medications are you on!?

and Have you had a gastroscopy done!?

It may be worth your while seeing someone who specialises in respiration and who can perform a gastroscope and bronchoscope to determine reflux or lung problems!.

I fully understand how it feels to be going from specialist to specialist and hope you get answers soon!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

the doctor who said lupus probably watches too much House!.

I have the same problems sometimes and my doc said I have a small lung capacity!. I'd get checked out for breathing problems such as asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia and ARDS!.
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Hi : )
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~How old are you!?
~Dose anyone in you're family have lupus, do you know!?
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Maybe lupus!? but i do watch a lot of
house, so that is probably not a reliable opinion!. : )
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Good luck for thursday!!! : )
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The fatigue and pain points to heart problems!. I'm not a doctor!. Consult a cardiologist!.

If you've been having it for 6 years, it might just be a minor blockage or something!. Get it examined none the lessWww@Answer-Health@Com

Sorry even a real doctor wouldn't diagnose you online!. I hope you get better!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

The first two symptoms were definitely what I felt just before my (major) heart attack!. I'd check with a cardiologist!. Have a "stress test" done!. It's a good way to see if there is a circulation problem to your heart or lungs!. The 6 years part is the weird part of the equation!. Still, if you can afford it, see a heart specialist!.

If you suspect it's acid reflux, stop drinking ANY coffee for a few days!. I had to stop drinking coffee (which I love) because of my heart!. The upside!? Now I almost NEVER have indigestion -- especially acid reflux!.

Try getting some exercise, but start slowly if you're a couch potato!.

I hope that you get well!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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