does reflux ever make you think something is wrong with your heart?

not sure if this happens to anyone else here but sometimes my reflux symptoms get really scary.

i get this strong pressure in the middle of my chest and my brain instantly jumps to “heart problem”. then my throat feels tight like something is stuck there and i start getting anxious.

usually it comes with acid taste in my mouth and burning under my sternum. sometimes it happens after eating or when i lay down.

one night it even woke me up suddenly and i had to sit up for a while.

im curious if anyone else with reflux gets this type of chest pressure or if its just me.

Posted Mar 6, 2026, 5:41 PM UTC

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