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Posted 11/15/2013 9:55 PM (GMT 0)
Hey everyone, haven't posted here ever. Usually I am in the GERD forum, but I was wondering the correlation between GERD and anxiety. I know anxiety makes my breathing worse. Once you start thinking about your breathing it's hard to stop. My gerd makes my breathing worse too, so it's hard to not focus on that.

I have two things though.

1. I would like to try some meds for anxiety since I haven't been on any before, but I was wondering if anyone could recommend some meds that have helped them.

2. Also, I have a lot of tingling in my hands, feet, chest and neck. I was wondering if this could be caused by anxiety.
Posted 11/15/2013 10:05 PM (GMT 0)
Well question one is hard to answer do to the fact that we are not doctors. I can say that my Paxil has been the best for me, but may not be good for you. This is something that your doctor and you will work out together.

Number two. I had the same thing when my anxiety was very high. I can suggest that you do deep breathing and try and to journal anytime you need to. I am sorry that you are having a tough time and I hope that I have helped and that you feel better soon.
Posted 11/15/2013 10:07 PM (GMT 0)
Can't help you with 1, with regard to 2 I get tingling sensations in my left arm and chest which the doctor says is all anxiety related, so yes it's possible that's what you're experiencing.
Posted 11/16/2013 2:57 AM (GMT 0)
Great! Thanks for the feedback, my doctor did mention paxil at a time. I have some prozac that I took for a while back in the day for depression, maybe that will help. These anti-psychotic meds though, they cause a lot of heartburn feeling whenever I take them. I understand this could be all nerve related, so we'll see how it goes.
Posted 11/16/2013 3:36 PM (GMT 0)
Hi T.S.

I am sorry to hear of your anxiety struggles that you are presently dealing with.:( I do definitely believe in a GERD/anxiety connection. I have experienced it myself, and have read enough posts here to know that it is valid. (you may want to do a search to read older/archive threads on this subject...there are many!)

I wish you the best in finding the right Rx for you. I am sure that you and your doctor can discuss the best options and come to an informed decision together.

In the mean time, can I suggest these coping skills to help get you through?http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/

If practiced regularly, they can really be effective in anxiety management.

Please post back with us and let us know how your consultation turns out, and allow us to support during this time.:)

S.C.

p.s. I am probably missinterpreting...but I hope that you don't plan on taking your old Prozac Rx. You should have a current evaluation and get a new prescription...you have changed, as well as new developments in A/D meds...so be safe and throw out old meds.:)


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