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dane521
dane521

Hello everyone,

I am new to this forum. I have recently been told I have GAD. I also have horrible acid reflux and can't eat anything without it feeling like it is stuck in my chest. Doc says it is related to anixety. Also ge the strangest chest pains and sensations that I cannot describe or explain just to say they are so scary cause I feel like I'm having a heart attack. Can anyone relate -feeling uncertain, sad, and frustrated ): This cannot be normal acid relflux that I hear people talk about. I take the reflux meds but they don't help.

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  • gillian20097
    gillian20097 dane521

    Posted

    My sister was recently diagnosed with mild anxiety. She too at first thought it was acid  .I told her from the off that the symptoms she was describing where anxiety and to start taking it easy.

    All you have described Hun are anxiety symptoms....even the thinking that it could be something else is the sign of a anxious mind xxx

  • tinamn
    tinamn dane521

    Posted

    Yes I have had it all through the years.

    the reason the acid reflux meds aren't working is due to the anxiety you need to work on getting that under contol.

    Then you will feel better over all.

    What has the doctor prescibed you for the anxiety?

    • dane521
      dane521 tinamn

      Posted

      I tried to take Lexapro and wound up in the er - horrible experience. I am scared to death to take the anxiety meds
    • dane521
      dane521 tinamn

      Posted

      Did you get all the same symptoms of chest pains and feeling like the food is stuck in your chest. I also get horrible indigestion which feels like a heart attack. it goes on for hours at night
  • rugbygrant
    rugbygrant dane521

    Posted

    Hey would just like to say that I have similar symptoms and a heart burn like feeling. I can only think that it's down to my anxiety
  • UK-Ven-medicate
    UK-Ven-medicate dane521

    Posted

    I can empathize. I have been to see a heart consultant, as I have anxiety on top of other issue with my ribs and spine.

    My doc has given me diazepam as needed. I try to ride out most of my anxiety attacks and use the diazepam only when I cannot shake it off and its severe.

    I appreciate you might read that Diazepam is addictive and doesnt get a great write up but even I think they have their uses and I hate taking medication.

    Breathing exercises can help for mild anxiety, counselling can help to as you can get guidance

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