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Can anxiety cause or worsen acid reflux?

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sig17999
sig17999

Hello

I just want to ask if my health anxiety over a simple burp with some food and a sour taste in it, can worsen the situation.

I have been having mild acid refluxes lately. It is giving me anxiety bc i am such a big hypochondriac.

I took antihistamine for postnasal drip, can this aggravate the reflux too?

I really hate google right now. I have been seeing too many things that worsens my anxiety. Please help me.

Please help me. I am starting to panic.

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  • sarah87559
    sarah87559 sig17999

    Posted

    Hi there, it's sounds just what I'm going through t the moment, I think I have post nazel drip and also suffer from acid reflux, my anxiety is so bad t the moment , I'm on 100 mg sertraline and I am constantly clearing my throat all the time is so annoying and swalloing a lot so I seen to get uncomfortable , R u the same
    • lynda70899
      lynda70899 sarah87559

      Posted

      Sarah

      not sure if I have post nazel drip but I do find I have a lot of phlegm and have to cough to clear it. This has been a new symptom since I have been on sertraline.  Have you found sertraline helpful?

      lynda

  • lynda70899
    lynda70899 sig17999

    Posted

    H Sig

    please don't panic ..that happens with burps. If you are anxious your acid reflex will act up.  Anxiety affects all parts of our bodies.  Are you on any meds.  If you are really concerned you can call your pharmacist and ask if a antihistamine aggravates reflux.

    lynda

    • sarah87559
      sarah87559 lynda70899

      Posted

      Hi Lynda, I think it has helped but I do find i get very nervous and feel shaky, not sure if it's the meds of my anixity , how about u
    • lynda70899
      lynda70899 sarah87559

      Posted

      Yes.  I still am experiencing the inner trembles as I call them. also feel a little 

      detached.  Still not wanting to do much of anything.  How long have you been an sertraline?

      lynda

    • sarah87559
      sarah87559 lynda70899

      Posted

      I've been on sertraline for around 3 months , used to be on citalapran but they stopped working, every day is a struggle the past 6 months
    • lynda70899
      lynda70899 sarah87559

      Posted

      I use to be on citalopram as well.  What dosage are you on.  I certainly emphasize.  It certainly feels a struggle.  Have you spoken to your dr about not feeling better on them?

      lynda

       

    • sarah87559
      sarah87559 lynda70899

      Posted

      I was on 20mg ,, I keep thinking its Proberly my own fault as I do like a couple of glasses of wine in the evening so that Proberly doesn't help 
  • Davesoapbox
    Davesoapbox sig17999

    Posted

    Sig,

    yes it it can because when you are anxious you are also tense, most commonly the tension is in the chest. As suggested by others a good antacid should help if not see your GP hope this helps and relax, relaxation is key to reducing anxiety

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