Anonymous wrote:The differential for chest pain is long. Given that you have already been to the cardiologist and ruled cardiac issues out, you are probably looking at a GI issue -- GERD is most likely (somewhat common for OTCs not to fix it) -- could also be excess gas buildup (especially since you say it "travels around," some kind of infection, pancreatitis (do you drink?) ... heck it could be a number of things. See the GI doc and see what they say.

Interesting-- I didn't know OTCs often didn't resolve heartburn.
What kinds of infection cause heartburn-like symptoms?

pulled muscle?

Anonymous wrote:Costochondritis?

I would think the cardiologist would have had the sense to palpate her chest and exclude this.

The differential for chest pain is long. Given that you have already been to the cardiologist and ruled cardiac issues out, you are probably looking at a GI issue -- GERD is most likely (somewhat common for OTCs not to fix it) -- could also be excess gas buildup (especially since you say it "travels around," some kind of infection, pancreatitis (do you drink?) ... heck it could be a number of things. See the GI doc and see what they say.

Costochondritis?

I have this, and the doctor doesn't know since it is never happening when I'm at the doctor. In the reading I have done, I'm starting to think it's an esophagus spasm, but that's just a guess. Chocolate seems to trigger mine, but I've had it on an empty stomach too. Google it and see if it sounds right.

Do you take any meds?

I used to get that, though I wouldn't describe it as mild. My issue was gas, so digestive in nature. I don't seem to be able to digest meat easily. Once I cut that out, and upped my fiber through vegetables and beans, and increased my water intake, I haven't experienced that pain in awhile.

I went to a cardiologist for a different reason and those tests came back with no issues. I also went to a gastro, who prescribed a medication for stomach acid. That medication had little impact on my issues, too, so I stopped taking it.

Anonymous wrote:Unless a cardiologist has confirmed that it is not heart related, how do you know?

Get a check up ASAP.

OP here. I’ve been to a cardiologist and he doesn’t think it’s that (based on symptoms and tests).

Unless a cardiologist has confirmed that it is not heart related, how do you know?

Get a check up ASAP.

For my husband, it has been Gerd and anxiety. They told him to cut out all carbonated beverages, caffeine, and alcohol. What a life.

Can also be a panic attack/anxiety.

GERD? Stress?

Gas

Anyone had gas/chest pain-- mostly in the center and mild but it also travels around-- that doesn't seem to be cardiac? Late 40s female, non-smoker, in good health. Trying to rule out heartburn but OTC meds aren't helping. Next appt is with gastro but can't get in for a while and wondering if anyone had experienced the same.