worsening osphagus after 2 weeks omeprazole
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Can anyone give me some hope
In last few weeks have been suffering with uncomfortable/sore osphagus feel like I have lump in throat ,sore throat & was put on omeprazole which hasn't helped so far maybe it's bit worse.
I have recently had heart tested & am being referred to cardiologist because of fast heart beat!
I'm also very very anxious person especially as my dad died of osphagus cancer at 42 ( i'm 44)
I'very had ok ecgs & bloods are good I'm so confused what's going on with me & worried out my head I have same as my father. My family are at their wits end because i'm permantly in tears!
Any insight or help would be so greatly received Emma
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alison_74603 ejc
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ejc alison_74603
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elizabethG ejc
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Think of things that would help you to stay calm and keep your mind off the worries.
ejc elizabethG
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cristi29906 ejc
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That is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO important. The acid will just sit in your espohogus
It took me a good 2 months to feel better and I still dont feel a 100%
ejc cristi29906
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Yes I'm sleeping quite high on lots pillows.
I think the digestive system does take long time to heal when damaged. I just always think the worst scenario & convince myself that's what I have! Nerves are frayed!
Emma x
alison_74603 ejc
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ejc alison_74603
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I have been taking gaviscon (not same time as omeprazole) & find it helps a bit.
Glad you mentioned about pillows - I will raise bedhead now! Thanks Alison for your words - Emma x
cristi29906 ejc
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shelley30084 ejc
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so sorry you are going throug this its awful.
Are you getting any help with your anxiety ?
After a period of anxiety i developed globus and was reffered to ent for reassurance.
He discovered acid reflux but like you i didnt know i had it.
I took pantoprazole for 15 weeks with no improvement and in fact i feel it made thigs worse.
I am having help for my anxiety and am presently trying other methods to reduce my reflux.
Sometimes ppi's take time to work and there are other things to try, i hope you get sorted soon, it feels as if it takes over your life sometimes
alison_74603 shelley30084
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ejc shelley30084
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The only help I'm getting is docs giving me leaflets on contacting 'positive steps' I havn't yet also put on citalapram antidepressant.
Doc says to give omeprazole time to work but with my anxiety so high i'm wondering how much of my symptoms are because of it!
Yes this is defo taking over my life at mo .
Sorry you are also suffering - if you don't mind me asking what help are you getting for your anxiety? Emma x
shelley30084 ejc
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Im on sertraline an antdepressant and am waiting for a call from the mental health team to discuss therapies.
I'm hoping for cognitive behaviour therapy.
Since coming of ppi's i feel my globus is improving a little but not got my reflux sorted yet.
How does your doc know you have reflux ? x
shelley30084 alison_74603
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i am trying to manage with Gaviscon after meals when needed and also Silicolgel which i got on reccomendation from Holland and Barett, you swallow it before meals and it reduces acid and coats your stomach lining.
Also trying to note which foods set it off.
My plan is to stay off PPi's for a month.
At the moment i think i feel a bit better but still have bad days were i get an awful feeling of trapped wind in my stomach and throat.
Before the pantoprazole i had no symptoms of reflux except globus so im not sure if they have upset my system or i would have developed the worsening symptoms anyway, so very confused
alison_74603 shelley30084
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ejc shelley30084
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Do u have osphagus symtoms as well as throat?
I'm finding gaviscon helps slightly but the biggest help would be if I could think more positively!
I think your right cbt I need new way of thinking about things! Emma x
ejc alison_74603
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alison_74603 ejc
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ejc alison_74603
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My throat does sometimes get bit better after eating but for me personally it dosn't after seeing doctor although I know nerves are part of the problem.
I have breathlessness with mine & it's quite scary when I have both which is alot at mo!
You must get some joy in knowing your tests have come back clear. How do you do your mindfulness relaxation? With a cd? Emma x
shelley30084 alison_74603
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I just came off pantoprazole without reducing it as my doctor said it would be fine, depite me being concerned re a pedulum effect.
I wouldn't recomend coming straight off though, i still hink it's probably better to gradually come off them.
This week i have had a feeling of pressure in the top of my stomach and throat. it can be relieved a bit by chewing whitening gum, eating and gaviscon. I am also trying something called Silicol which i got from holland and baretts. It's costing me a fortune
shelley30084 ejc
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yes my symptoms involve my oesophaus as well as stomach and throat.
Before i started on pantoprazole i just had a lump in throat feeling ;(