Can't get hold of the GP and worried 😔

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I'm getting myself in such a tizz and can't even get a phone appointment. I had to have a chest xray 2 weeks ago as I had an unexplained pain in my chest and acid reflux, a burning sensation in my chest and now I feel a little breathless. One thing that was mentioned was a hiatus hernia.

Has anyone here got any experience of them and if so what were your symptoms? Until someone finally gives me some feedback from my xray, I'm guessing and now starting to worry. TIA

My mum has one but what I will say is try and not get into a fankle about symptoms etc. Everyone is different. Please hang fire till you speak to a GP who will advise you the best course of action going forward IF there needs to be xx

If this happens again, I think you should take an antacid, wait 10 15 mins and if you feel no better go to A and E and rule out cardiac source. An ECG takes 5 minutes to do and will out rule it. Wear a mask and chuck your clothes in the wash when you get home..

Have the surgery said that your X-ray result has been returned ?

What about GERD?

I have a hiatus hernia and had and sometimes still have the symptoms you describe.
You may need an endoscopy.
Until you have a proper diagnosis there are simple things you can do yourself which will help If it is acid reflux, common if you have a hiatus hernia.
I buy liquorice dgl from Holland and Barrett, take 1 20 minutes before eating.
Don't eat biscuits, cakes etc after 6pm.
Cut down on caffeine and alcohol.
If you can feel acid starting take an antacid or gaviscon.
Sleep so your top half is raised, I use 2 pillows.