I used to have heartburn that would make me feel like I was having a heart attack. To the point where I went to a cardiologist and he said come back in 60 years when something may be wrong because right now it's heart burn LOL. I totally feel what you are going through I really had to examine my diet (or lack there LOL) and figure out what I needed to cut out. I also had to see where I could cut out some stress (my old job) in my life as well. In the meantime I would keep mylanta close by it worked the best for me. Oh and Helens home remedy of vinegar works too it breaks up the acid that caused heartburn