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Can't sit or lay w/o chest pain/tightness, dr. says its anxiety..the pain is unbearable.how could this b anxiety.what else could cause these symptoms?

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GERD: Have you had a workup of your esophagus? Acid reflux is the commonest cause of severe, on-going chest pain. Has it been ruled out?

Answered 6/11/2014

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A member asked:

Can't sit or lay w/o chest pain/tightness, dr. says its anxiety..the pain is unbearable.how could this b anxiety.what else could cause these symptoms?

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