I have similar symptoms. Aside from taking medicines when the pain attacks, I also say my "prayer mantra" over and over: "All for you, Jesus. All for you."
Believe it or not, it eases the pain.
I hope this helps and I pray you'll feel better soon.
God bless you.
Apr 22, 2011 Rating
hi there joedy by: Anonymous
hi joedy, im jane...i was also diagnosed by my doctor with GERD. the first symptoms i experienced was tightness of chest, shortness of breath...even chest pain..:( I was really depressed because even im on medication i can still feel the symptoms...actually until now..there are days i feel normal, and sometimes gerd symptoms are still there..since i felt this symptoms, my life is not normal anymore, but i need to fight or ignore the symptoms for the sake of my KIds..Its the Prayer and my faith with God thats making me stronger everyday. I surrender everything to him. my life is in his hands. Just pray Joedy and lift up everything to HIM. And im sure u will be fine :)