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Posted 5/9/2012 12:55 PM (GMT 0)
There are many cause of gerds so difficult to attribute only to emotions but around me this was an obvious cause, what do you guys think?
Posted 5/9/2012 1:03 PM (GMT 0)
Hello

My manifested itself just after new years during a period when I was/am very stressed at work. Not sure if it was in part a cause of my symptoms, but the ENT did ponder that when asking about my symptoms.

I do know that when I am having a stressful, busy day, my throat does feel more constricted.
Posted 5/9/2012 1:15 PM (GMT 0)
Stress can aggrevate GERD but it cant cause the condition.

I'm happy to be corrected if i am mistaken, but GERD cause is from a weak LES valve therefore not enough pressure/control to keep contents in the stomach properly.

The stomach creates positive pressure and the chest creates negative pressure (or vice versa). These equate and cancel eachother out keeping everything in place inside the stomach. When condition exist like a weak LES, this no longer stands hence GERD. Other factors like hiatal hernia attribute to the condition also but again this does not directly cause GERD.

This is a summary of what was explained to me in great detail by my consultant who did my NF and hiatal hernia repair.

Posted 5/9/2012 2:13 PM (GMT 0)
and no one is able to answer why and how LES gets weak yet.
Posted 5/9/2012 3:41 PM (GMT 0)
How exactly does a H hernia contribute to GERD Then? The protusion through the hiatus interferes with the LES's ability to open/close properly? It puts pressure on the LES?

Thanks
Posted 5/9/2012 4:35 PM (GMT 0)
Some of us have gastritis as well though - I don't see how that can be caused by stress or the LES being weak!

MMM
Posted 5/11/2012 9:22 AM (GMT 0)
It would appear that there are many causes but it is also widely reported that stress can cause constipation and this in turn can be the cause of a hiatus hernia.

I firmly believe that this was the sequence of events in relation to my own HH and subsequent GERD / LPR.
Posted 5/11/2012 10:55 AM (GMT 0)
Hey all,

Mine started when I was the happiest I have ever been, hands down. I was, however, overweight and unhealthy.

Now that I have it, when I am stressed it goes away completely. Insane.

Take care all,
Ashley
Posted 5/11/2012 3:32 PM (GMT 0)

Mine came back with a vengence after I experienced tremendous, nerve wrecking kind of stress. From early April till now.. still not fully recovered. :(

Feeling depressed lately :(

Posted 5/11/2012 4:45 PM (GMT 0)
I hear you, fireworks. I am in a major flareup for about 3 months now because of the stress of my wedding (which is over yet I am still recovering). Every other day is crying at this point.
Posted 5/11/2012 6:08 PM (GMT 0)
Hey guys, I'm there with you. Off PPI's for pH monitoring and manometry. I don't really even know what to say to be encouraging at this point except to cherish the good times when they come, and they will :)
Posted 5/12/2012 6:10 PM (GMT 0)
Have to admit, the gerd and all that go's with it causes me to battle depession daily. Sometimes I have to dig very deep to smile, the mental toll it takes can be overwhelming.

Here's to sticking it to gerd! Going outside to play with my kids.

Doggbones

Posted 5/12/2012 8:12 PM (GMT 0)
Hey All,

I am just posting a link FYI only as I am not a GI specialist but found the article helpful for me.  :-)

http://www.fauquierent.net/lpr.htm

Posted 5/12/2012 11:51 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you stkitt. The information has been very helpful. Now im pretty sure I have LPR... But the specialist told me its Gerd.

Thank you so much for this forum. It really helps to get sanity and support from here. Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences. I really appreciate it.
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