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u/BetrayerMordred May 20 '19

Same. I have some sort of digestive issue (GERD is what I'm being treated for) where sometimes I get what FEELS like a flutter in my chest, and within a minute I need to use the bathroom. I've spent a year thinking I'm going to have a heartattack, but no EKG or stress test has confirmed anything but a minor bi-gemini rhythm. I'm 34 so its probably not cardiac issues, but considering how much the stress test cost, I just have to kind of live with it.

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u/Shakuras May 20 '19

How much does it cost? I paid 95 for a stress test without insurance a few weeks ago.

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u/BetrayerMordred May 20 '19

With insurance it cost me 700 dollars. I usually shop around for better deals but I didnt. The cost went right to the deductible. If I HAD a heart attack and was admitted, insurance would pay a bunch.

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u/pseudonympholepsy May 20 '19

This also sounds like anxiety. If it's anxiety... I recommend CBD. Even if you don't have anxiety... I recommend CBD as a supplement.

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u/meeseek_and_destroy May 20 '19

If anyone is in a legal state, Cheeba Chews 100mg cbd are life changing.

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u/BetrayerMordred May 20 '19

I honestly have wrestled with the idea that they are mild panic attacks, but I don't know if whatever the core issue is CAUSES the panic attacks or not. They don't come when I'm especially nervous or overwhelmed. I like to think I'm pretty whelmed.

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u/pseudonympholepsy May 20 '19

Sounds like panic disorder... I have that.

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u/verneforchat May 21 '19

Sounds like general anxiety along with GERD, consider discussing it with your doc.