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Posted 3/15/2019 3:44 PM (GMT 0)
I not only have a problem with heartburn it' s also extreme anxiety. I 've been told that I'll have to live with this not be able to eat things I like. They painted a picture of horrible treatments that may not work at all. I've always had this phobia but now more then ever. some say a candidate for cancer and cancer of the stomach So now I 'm crazy. Yes I know go to a therapist, I'm trying to look into it, but haven't got the nerve. yet. I try to follow a reflux type diet but miss all the foods I 'd like. most time I'm doing OK. but when I was out with friends and family they're eating hamburgers salads with a delicious dressing magnificent desserts while I sit by watching eating roast turkey and not all that good. although I tolerated the mashed potatoes with some gravy which I was told is a NO NO. If I eat something get heartburn and take an antacid such as Tums. It does work, but is there harm. Or is this more I should worry about. And to end all this I have a feeling there's not much of a future for me. I never had heartburn until later in life. thanks for the help
Posted 3/15/2019 4:39 PM (GMT 0)
Crewsie:

Please don't harm yourself, there are a lot of things to try for relief and life is too short as it is. Of course anytime that you have stomach issues, a restrictive diet is usually necessary - and trust me, we all miss our favorite foods. Have you seen your PCP or a gastric doctor about your symptoms? Has he ever suggested going on PPIs? Have you recently had an endoscopy to look at your stomach and esophagus? Honestly, there's nothing wrong with roast turkey and mashed potatoes, a lot of people wish they could eat those two things. Also, please don't use Dr. Google to diagnose yourself, there's a lot of misinformation out there and it only causes more anxiety. BTW, anxiety can cause/make your symptoms seem worse. I'm almost 60 and had my surgery almost 5 years ago and it was a complete success.

Let us know what we can do to help you work through this.

Sharon
Posted 3/15/2019 6:16 PM (GMT 0)
Sharon thanks for the reply. But you said surgery. God now I'm really worried. No I haven't done any of those things re; endoscopy etc I don't want to hear what they'll say. I keep getting conflicting things some say no to Olive Oil some say it's OK. I have no problem with olive oil. Some say corn flakes cereal good. some say no. And there's more. As I mentioned I had roast turkey and potatoes gravy and I like them too, but I don't want to eat this all the time. there are some foods that are Ok, but once and awhile one wants something good. I've never been a poor eater i've eaten vegetables salads etc. I'm not bad in that way. but every so often i want a cheeseburger fries. something different. I keep getting asked to make my lasagna which is good, if i may say so. but I haven't made it because I can't have sauce. I would like to know I don't need to be on this diet as a permanent part of life. Hopefully choice there is an end and then being careful in my choices. I'm more then 60 at that age I wasn't bothered. thanks for the comments.
Posted 3/15/2019 7:44 PM (GMT 0)
First, you need to see a doctor and get a definitive diagnosis and probably have an endoscopy done. Second, you have to be committed to following a GERD-friendly diet and that is not just eating well. Keep a food diary, and try and pinpoint your trigger foods. Almost everyone that suffers from acid reflux has the same symptoms that you are suffering from. The fact that you get relief from a simple antacid may indicate that your condition isn't as serious as you may believe. There is no easy, magic cure - but you have to try and help yourself. I suffered from horrible reflux, a large hernia, and pulmonary issues for over 30 years. This was with a strict diet and medication, surgery was my last resort - most people never need any type of surgery. GERD doesn't have to be life limiting, but you have to decide whether pursuing medical help is worth it to you.

Sharon
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