1. Community
  2. Mental health
  3. Anxiety Disorders

I can't stop worrying about my symptoms

Posted , 2 users are following.

Shanny1997
Shanny1997

I recent been diagnosed with acid reflux that my ENT doctor told me that I have and recommended me to take omeprazole 40mg, but since my doctor already thought about my case being acid reflux and prescribed me omeprazole already, it's only 20mg, so I'm taking 2 to double to 40mg. My symptoms are terrifying me that everytime I eat, I always feel like a piece of food is stuck inside my throat or the side and I start panicking. This is my 2nd day of taking the medicine and I still feel the symptoms of heartburn, sour taste in mouth, chest pain, sensation of food stuck and I'm really worried about how bad my esophagus is right now, even though my ENT doctor checked and didn't tell me anything about scarring or cancer, he just said I have acid reflux and take meds. Does anyone else suffer from bad acid reflux and would like to give me some helpful tips on how to relax and stay calm about it?

0 likes, 3 replies

3 Replies

  • dawn81303
    dawn81303 Shanny1997

    Edited

    hi i used to suffer bad with it even when i drank water but i eat loads of chocolate i stopped eating chocolate and it all went away but it made me bad coughing alot as well .. it wont be nothink bad my sister suffers with it she got diagnosed with it she takes tablets now .. i just suffer with severe anxiety so i am always thinking the worse i have weakness in my arms hands my hands loose grip as well i worry my self sick i have all kinds up with me serious things i scare my self that much i tenced my whole body day and night am so weak of this

    • Shanny1997
      Shanny1997 dawn81303

      Posted

      Hi Dawn, thank you for the response and I'm so terribly sorry that you're suffering from severe anxiety and that your sister suffers with acid reflux too. I also have very severe anxiety as well and it's so hard to deal with the symptoms alone. My anxiety is making my acid reflux 10x worst as it is and it makes it pretty challenging for me. I get the same symptoms as you with feeling weak and I would sometimes feel like I might pass out one day. Difficulty breathing, tight throat, body chills and shakes, list goes on. I'm still learning how to control my symptoms on my own by watching meditation videos on YT or anything that can relax me or distract me from it. I'm really hoping you can overcome anxiety one day, it just takes some time once you find what can relax you and hope your sister feels better soon! Take care.

    • dawn81303
      dawn81303 Shanny1997

      Posted

      ye but worrying makes acid reflux worse anxiety comes from the gut a doctor told me .. and ye i hope we get better soon its a battle .

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.