Bad health anxiety acid reflux

You should honestly put your mind at ease and go get a barium swallow AND an ultrasound of that area. Demand it of your doctor so he doesn't just give you the band aid of pills for it.

Heartburn can be bothersome indeed. I am sure it's nothing to worry about more than necessary - you already saw your doctor, he prescribed you something, perhaps you could also ask him what is the best diet and yes / no food to eat in this case. Dont stop eating, you need to keep those acids busy on digesting food! Avoid alcohol and acidic things like orange juice and coffee in big quantities, which could only make it worse.

Not over thinking things will make it easier. I don't like taking medications either, makes you think of the issue even more...But it won't be forever.

I am sure things will settle down soon enough, if you don't see any changes for the better you can always contact your doctor again!

Hi Rich I know exactly how you feel - I could have written this myself today. This is something I've experienced on and off for many years. Comes and goes but what I've learned about it is that there are various triggers for it. For me it's most often actually constipation - sorry to be a bit gross! But seriously I never thought of this because I was going to the loo as normal but if stuff has got impacted inside it's actually stuck and causing a blockage while other stuff is  moving round it so you don't reailze this is the problem. Hence the feeling of pressure round the throat, the heartfburn, reflux etc. And did you know stress can cause this AND being constipated actually  then causes anxiety. That's the vicious circle. I got X rayed on a couple of occasions and the blockage could be seen then. I'm not saying this is your problem OF COURSE but if it is there is loads of good advice about dealing with constipation without pills - though if the problem is serious (and impaction can be serious) then they can be a good short-term solution. Plus tackling the stress in your life is a must and perhaps modifying your diet, drinking more water etc also important. Maybe this isn't your probel like I say and you should probably keep talking to your doctor if it's not resolving. Good luck and hope you feel better - and less stressed - soon.

I know exactly how you feel! I have acid reflux, IBS with constipation and diarreah, and other issues! I too take pantoprazole. Sometimes it feels like pieces of food or pills are getting stuck. One day I was choking on a piece of cookie! But it finally went down after I coughed really hard! I have had my thyroid removed with 2 goiters. So now I have to take pills in place of my thyriod and need blood work to check levels! I also have blood work to check my potassium and other things. I take a lot of pills every day including high blood pressure, diabetes, vitamins, iron, calcium, fiber, probiotics among others!  Does your doctor check your thyroîd? Or do you do blood work?  Perhaps you need to see another doctor. I have a few doctors! Heart, lungs, regular, eye, and ear, nose and throat. I also see the gi doctor for colonoscopy and endoscopy. Hope this helps.

Thanks everyone. After a few days now of meds I'm noticing it is calming down. No caffeine or spicy and acid foods. I have had a beer or 2 once in a while but other than that been keeping things more under control. Anxiety has lessened some as well.

Still have a lump in the throat sensation but it's less than it was.

Thank you so much for

The support. So far so good. Hope you all are also doing well!