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Why do i have worse feeling of somebodys hands around my neck choking me 24/7 & chest tightness? been on protonix & pepcid twice daily for 5 weeks

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Tension,stress: I doubt that GERD is responsible for these symptoms which are very characteristic of chronic stress and tension. I recommend stress management coaching , but you should discuss this with your physician as he/she knows all your history and findings.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/5/2019

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A member asked:

Why do i have worse feeling of somebodys hands around my neck choking me 24/7 & chest tightness? been on protonix & pepcid twice daily for 5 weeks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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