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Posted 5/18/2009 7:44 PM (GMT 0)
I have the Laropharoreal(spelling) Reflux type of Gerd and am dealing with anxiety over the disease causing cancer from the ulcer.  I fear the recurrence of the ulcer causing possible cancer and am having a hard time dealing with the bland diet.  I am on Nexium twice a day.  My ulcer has recurred twice in 6 months and that also why I have anxiety.  If anyone can relate to this please respond as soon as you can.  Thank you very much, Kathy
Posted 5/18/2009 10:31 PM (GMT 0)
Kathy,
I'm so sorry you're having all those problems. You've come to the right place. While I didn't have that particular GERD issue, I suffered greatly--and finally opted for the Nissen Fundoplication surgery on February 27th. It has made a world of difference. My biggest issue was severe, chronic asthma being caused by constant reflux.

Hopefully you'll find someone who can relate to just what you're going through.
You will find lots of caring and supportive people at this forum.
Hang in there and keep posting,
Denise
Posted 6/11/2009 1:35 PM (GMT 0)
Kathy,
I too have not had the same issue you are experiencing, I suffered a lot with GERD problems. I've been on Prilosec now for better than 5 yrs. and it has done wonders for me with no side effects. It's common to have anxiety with GERD problems. Talk to your dr. Sometimes people have to experiment with different ppi's before finding the right one for them. Try to relax and I hope you get to feeling better. God bless!

gentleman k
Posted 6/15/2009 7:08 PM (GMT 0)
Kathy, I'm new to this forum and I'm still in search of some answers with Nexium heightening anxiety symptoms. It seems since I started on Nexium anything that concerns my health gives me sleepless nights, tremors and fear. I have had NO problems with anxiety in the past. Never knew it could be so bad. I don't know it this is what is causing the issue, but I have seen others with the same problem and once they stopped taking it the anxiety and fear went away. There seems to be a rising in neurological issues in the PPIs. I guess I'm going to go to the Doctor and start weaning off the stuff. Also looking into the new titanium magnet ring since I don't even have a LES. All I know is researchers should be looking for cures for everything and not what drugs can mask the symptoms.
Atrious
Posted 6/20/2009 4:10 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you for your comments and blessing. Right now I am doing the ph monitoring test for stomach acid. For me this test is uncomfortable, I can't wait to get it out!  For the Nissen surgery, my doctor won't do it because with diet and medication my LPR is under control. I just want to be able to eat some regular, good tasting food a few times a week but i can't even do that because like I said in my first post I'll get the ulcer back. I just want to be able to accept this disease, stop the crying, and move on with my life. When I see people worse off than me and I think: what! am I crazy for feeling this way just because I can't eat regular food when this person has probably been through more than I could ever image.  

Atrious, I would like to know more about the magnetic ring if you have the information. My sister told me about it but all she could find out was that it was a clinical trail being done by a doctor in San Diego.  

Thanks again you guys!

P.S.- Could any give my an example of what they eat in a day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner?

Kathy

Posted 6/20/2009 2:05 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Kathy,

I am glad you have received some good replies to your original post.  If you are having problems dealing with anxiety you may want to browse our Anxiety and Panic forum and perhaps post a note in there to the members.

I have Anxiety and depression so I know those forums well.  The members are very supportive and your anxiety is certainly worth dealing with.  So please do drop and and read or talk with us over there.

As for diet, I am going to leave that to others who are on a more restricted diet then I am.  I just stay away from foods that I know will trigger my heartburn or GERD.

Take care.

Kitt

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