Heavyiness in center of chest and extreme pressure? Ive had upper Gi series, xrays, blood tests, just about everything done on me to find whats wrong, the pressure is so bad I cry sometimes and its random and has been on going for a year, I dont smoke, I have a floppy tricusbid in my heart and take a beta blocker, sereqoeul for bipolar at night, and ativan for panic attacks.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of stress and anxiety related HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more in your case. HERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause symptoms of chest pressure, tightness and heaviness. You are also having other psychiatric illnesses. So we should definitely treat them first. Only Chat Doctor.  Counselling by psychiatrist is also beneficial along with