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Posted 5/6/2013 11:36 PM (GMT 0)
Roah: you are limit to number of visits to your GP? Sorry I did mean anxiety attack. If you tell your doctor you cannot function he/she will give you something. You need this so you can start eating again and that will give you energy to deal with GERD symptoms. If you google anxiety/panic attack I am sure you will find it lists some of your symptoms you are having. When are you going to the LPR doctor? I have a feeling you can't wait that long. Have you try the strawberry smoothie that is in the Fast Tract Diet book? 1/2 cup plain yogurt + 1/2 light cream+ 1/2 cup strawberries + splenda . I had this twice already and surprisingly it felt good in my tummy, no reflux at all. Thinking about you and try to take it easy. Hugs again.
Posted 5/6/2013 11:45 PM (GMT 0)
Awnn thank you Vivian, Chris and Sew, reading all of your comments had made my day, I tried to make an appointment but gosh his secretaries are so rude, I am try again tomorrow and see if they can fit me in for tomorrow or Wednesday, isn't sad how our insurance and time table works with doctors LOL? Yeah Vivian I believe I do have anxiety, and I can't do anything because my doc refuses to assign me those drugs, she says I am perfectly fine but I will try again. Gosh I just want to stop going to these doctors, they bring nothing but long waits and vague answers, I wish I had degree to prescribe myself some drugs,I am sorry I sound like know it all but you can see the frustration I am havng with my ENT today and his staff. Vivan how is the diet going for you? I hope you are doing better sweetie, like Chris said it's really about what foods we consume, I just want my doctor to prescribed me my oral rinse and carafrate and I think I can handle everything by myself, All he wants me to do is take tests and charge me for separate visits.
Posted 5/7/2013 12:46 AM (GMT 0)
No problem Roah, you sound a bit better. :-) The diet is going well. I try to follow as close as I can to his recipes. Did you try at all? Last night I didn't take Zantac and my throat wasn't bad. The sour taste is better as well, hard to believe after all these months. I still have to wait and see if cutting our carb. food make such a big difference for me. What kind of oral rinse you referring to? Have you eaten anything today? Take good care of yourself. I have to give my eyes a rest now. For some reasons the computer screen is so hard on my eyes today.
Posted 5/7/2013 2:19 AM (GMT 0)
Pink, sounds like you and I both having a crappy week so far?

I am so sorry that all of these problems have hit you and you had to resign from your job.

You have been so involved in your health.  As chris said, you and I both need some meds for anxiety, at least for a few days.   I know when I am anxious, my mind goes to the worse case scenario, I am sure you do that too?   Try to concentrate on something positive, I know it is hard as I am dealing with it too.

My stomach hurt so bad this morning that I made the mistake of taking a Zantac, I have felt worse all day from that stupid move.  Just more to convince me that this is not gerd and maybe not even gastritis?.......I still think I have an ulcer, I will know soon.

The funny thing is I picked all the stuff up for the prep for the test, I looked at that jug of crap I am supposed to drink and thought NO WAY can I drink all that stuff and not get sicker.......I will do the best I can, but it is almost laughable........

My doctor promised me he would call in the RX for anxiety today and never did!

So now I can call AGAIN tomorrow..........geez, it never ends!

I will be holding a good thought for you Pink.......hope we both get through this week!

Chris, Mine are Xanax, I also cut each pill in fourths!   ha ha

Posted 5/7/2013 5:10 PM (GMT 0)
Finally could pick up the Xanax today, one more stressor off the list.
Posted 5/7/2013 5:58 PM (GMT 0)
I don't know if I am imagining things but my digestion has been kind of bad since Friday. I am not doing anything different. In fact, I am cutting down on sugar and carbs even more.

The only thing I can think of is that during my naturopath visit on Friday, I was told to not eat this, not eat that, etc. I left that visit, instead of feeling hopeful, kind of dreading all the diet restriction and how I am going to get through it and if it's all "witchcraft (pardon the expression)" that is just going to inconvenience me without actual results. You could say that my anxiety had another source of food to feed on.

Taking my anti-anxiety med helps me. But I don't want to be dependent on them. Viv, nat, I am glad you guys are doing well. It gives me hope.

Gail, roah, anxiety is one of our biggest hurdles in addition to the tummy/throatwoes.
Posted 5/7/2013 6:07 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Chris,

You are so right about the anxiety thing.  It can really mess us up mentally and physically too.   My Dr. did say that nerves could be the culprit for all of this stuff going on....we will see on Friday (uck)

At least after Friday I may know what I am dealing with!

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I am so glad we have each other to bounce things off of, my daughter always says "Oh Mom, it's just your nerves"  well yes, it is my nerv   es, but that doesn't make me get through the stressful stuff any easier.  My fiancé doesn't really get it either, I almost feel he is half mad at me because of all of this.  He doesn't understand the total fear I have, so it makes it difficult.

When I took Xanax before, I cut them up also.  ;)  I never got dependant on them thank God.  Maybe you are having a few bad days right now.

I have been having them as well.  Today is a little better than yesterday.

At least so far. 

Posted 5/8/2013 5:04 PM (GMT 0)
Tummy, I see that yesterday was a better day for you. Thank goodness. Hopefully today will continue to go well. A little xanax can really help.

Kitt hasn't been around to lock this thread......hope all is well. Maybe we should go ahead and start another support group thread anyway. Since I'm the new kid on the block I was hesitant to do it. scool
Posted 5/8/2013 5:12 PM (GMT 0)
Sew,

I have a new rx, but haven't used any yet.

I may have to take some Thursday nite or afternoon since I cannot take one just prior to going in.....;(

I know the thread is getting close to being shut down, go ahead and start another one if , you like  #4 coming up.....;)

Posted 5/8/2013 6:34 PM (GMT 0)
Viv: Just paid a visit to my Gyno and she put me on HRT (estrogen) because of all my symptoms. Are you on that?

Chris: Is the Ativan effective if you only take 1/4? Also can that be taken during the day? I was told it makes you drowsy. My anxiety attacks usually happen during the day. Usually my anxiety comes in the morning when I wake up I wonder how I'm going to feel for the whole day. My Gyno dr. says that the anxiety is part of menapause and maybe I should consider an antidepressent.
My tummy has actually been achy the last few days. I think I over did it with the fried foods. When ever my gastritis flares up, it takes a while to get it back to normal. :(
Even if we start to feel better with no pain, I don't know if we'll ever be back at the same place before our gastritis. It's so depressing.
You said that you have a friend that's had gastritis for 2 years?? Have they been taking meds for 2 years?

Gail, I know what you mean about family not understanding. My husband is understanding & supportive but he doesn't get it sometimes.
Posted 5/8/2013 7:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hello All,  This thread has reached and exceeded the recommended pages - if somone would like to restart this thread please feel comfortable doing so.  You may reference this thread in the new one making sure to include Part IV in your topic.

It is good to see you all so excited about communicating with each other.  Great sharing of information. 

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