Posted 3/3/2016 11:15 PM (GMT 0)
Hi. I usually post on the anxiety page as I've had anxiety off and on for the last 30 or so years. I don't exactly handle stress well either. I'm on Effexor and Ativan as needed for that.
about six weeks ago, maybe slightly less, I started having stomach issues. I was diagnosed with gastritis via endoscopy a few years ago and have been on Prilosec 40mg daily for awhile. I've also been under A LOT of stress the last several weeks between the sudden death of a dear family friend, my son moving back home and working two jobs. My back and neck especially feel like one big stiff mess.
Anyway, a few weeks ago I was having the feeling of muscle spasms in my throat and esophagus which is typical with anxiety. I've also had the feeling, about an hour after eating, of a huge knot in my stomach that also feels like it's at the base of my neck and throat. Off and on, not long after eating (about an hour maybe more) my stomach just feels weird. Food stays down just fine and comes out the other end just fine like it's all supposed to. I do have an appt with my dr on the 14th. I'm just really worried and it's got my anxiety in high gear which is probably a vicious circle. Advice? Thoughts? Thank you.