Physical symptom worries

Hi there

Welcome. It sounds like anxiety could be the culprit. Review the resources forum and if it seems like anxiety fits what you are experiencing I recommend seeing your GP for some Xanax and a psych referral. If you feel better within 30 min to an hour of the Xanax its likely because your central nervous system is finally getting a break from the anxiety.

The most beneficial long term method is called cognitive behavioral therapy or referred to usually as CBT. CBT is shown to be as effective as prescription SSRI (like Prozac). CBT in combination with an SSRI is typically used for more severe cases.

34 is actually prime time for anxiety and panic disorder. I'm 33. Read somewhere that this particular stage of life has us worrying about people dying, getting sick, our careers, family, kids etc.

Hope you are feeling better soon!

Joshua

I will 'third' the advice given here. Go back to your doctor and get some input on how best to treat your anxiety.

Lowering the anxiety will lower your symptoms...which will, you guessed it, lower the anxiety more! This way the cycle of anxiety and symptoms is broken.:)

Also, it would not hurt to inquire about the possibility of GERD when you are at your visit. It sounds as if some of your issues could be related.

Keep posting and let us know how you are doing soon.

S.C.

Good Afternoon,

I am Kitt and I  am one of the moderators for the GERD forum, and the heart forum as well as here in A & P.

Three out of every 10 people experience heartburn on occasion, so it can be somewhat arbitrary to decide when heartburn should be called acid reflux disease.Heartburn is the symptom of acid reflux and GERD; however, not everyone with acid reflux has heartburn and not everyone with heartburn has acid reflux.

Many people have different acid reflux-related heartburn triggers, but most people have similar heartburn symptoms.

A burning feeling in the chest just behind the breastbone that occurs after eating and lasts a few minutes to several hours.

Chest pain, especially after bending over, lying down, or eating.

Burning in the throat -- or hot, sour, acidic or salty-tasting fluid at the back of the throat.

Difficulty swallowing.

Feeling of food "sticking" in the middle of the chest or throat.

Heartburn may cause chronic cough, sore throat, or chronic hoarseness.

Reporting these symptoms is usually all that is needed for your doctor to make the diagnosis of heartburn. However, your doctor may perform special tests to determine the severity of your problem or to monitor your treatment. Special tests may also be needed if you have unusual symptoms such as weight loss or suffer from the complications of GERD.

Another disorder that may cause some of the symptoms you are having is gall bladder disease.

I agree with the others, make that appointment with your PCP to do a bit more investigating ; if all tests come back normal, I would encourage you to visit with your Dr. re seeing a therapist to help you learn how to deal with anxiety.

I wish you well,

Kitt