I think the pain in the back and front or chest is due to the nerves in your system, when I have acid reflux I can feel pain in other areas like my neck, face and shoulder, I used to get anxiety because I thought it was my heart, I was told by specialists that digestive system issues can spread throughout the upper body due to the many nerves in this area.

Mike, I’m glad that I could offer you some insight but, I should have said to check with your doctor to be sure because I’m not a medical professional. I do believe that stress is the biggest factor in causing symptoms of digestive disorders and who isn’t affected these days, I hope that you feel better soon.

Hi there. I suffer from degenerative Disc disease and have had 11 level fused, on pain meds as well as a pain pump from my pain managent doctor. I live with chronic fibromyalgia as we which causes GI issues and all over widespread body pain. I am more active than I used to be as long as I take advantage of resting throughout the day/eve. Its not a life I with upon anyone as my pain goes from.a 5-8 throughout the day. Im limited with what I can accomplish but have a very supportive husband and son that assist where needed.