Just for some background I am a 42 yo male that up until a few weeks ago was in good health but very long time sufferer of health anxiety. A few weeks ago I started having a sour taste in my mouth and couldn’t figure out what was going on. On Tuesday it progresses and I had sharp pain in my upper abdomen which was made worse when I pressed down so I went to the ER.  The doctor ordered a contrast CT and blood work all of which came back normal and was diagnosed with Gastritis. Following the visit I have been adhering to a strict diet and taking my meds. During the day I feel pretty good but night is a different story.

The last few nights I have been experiencing a sharp pain in my middles back between my shoulder blades mostly and what also feels like some chest pain. Both nights happened around the same time and following a full day of googling symptoms and worrying incessantly I will never recover from my gastritis/GERD. 

Last night was finally did me in. My pain started in my right shoulder blade and then eventually became sharp middle back pain along with chest pain. The more I worried and panicked the worse it got and once again I went to the ER. This time I had an x-ray, scan, and blood tests. Everything came back normal but no resolution to why I experienced what I did but the best guess was GERD and told to schedule a GI appointment. 

So is it possible I have been so worried and obsessed about my GERD my mind is causing me to experience these pains at night? I don’t eat bad or late and sit up so I am at a loss for why my GERD wouldn’t manifest during the day. It’s been a long time since I’ve had full blown panic attacks but wondering if that’s what I’ve been experiencing the last few nights? Can a day long worry turn into back and chest pain like this? Appreciate your time