Well here it is almost 4 years later and I’m still messing with this! I had seen things taper down to only a few episodes a year. I found a good PT (2 actually) and could keep things in check. A few months ago the GERD kicked up and the cervical spine issues flared. The gastro did another EGD and found no reason why the Famotidine and Dexalant were not keeping the acid down. Pain in my shoulder and neck/upper back and tingling across my chest and down my arm to fingers. And the breathing “issues”. My PCP ordered bloodwork for thyroid (clear) and wants to have a cardiac CT angiogram done, though insurance might veto. I am more convinced than ever that this stems from cervical spine. I found a recent article online that is on an NIH website, though the work was done by NY Medical Group in Hong Kong. Anyway, the title of the study is “Cervicogenic Angina and Dyspnea Secondary to Cervical Radiculopathy”. The recommendation is for “manual therapies” like chiropractic and soft tissue mobilization. Has anyone found a neurosurgeon or pain management doc that will even consider this connection?
I am really glad I found your story. I’m sorry you’re still having issues. I am having the exact same issues to the T. I’ve seen a heart doctor who is starting to run tests. I also did a PFT which said I have asthma even though I’ve never had any asthma before in my life. I see a pulmonologist in like a month. I have to take omeprazole for two more weeks before I can see a GI. All the heart tests so far have been good. So is my blood pressure. I’m frustrated like you but glad I’ve stumbled upon this.