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Posted 1/2/2015 3:01 PM (GMT 0)
Anyone have heartburn, Indigestion, stomach pain,that makes you nauseas n causes anxiety?! Any time I have any belly pain or nauseasness I get super anxious and feel like I can't breathe .. Yuck )-: also the indigestion gives me the feeling as if my food or meds aren't going down like it's stuck in my throat and I panic. I also take a lot of meds which could be upsetting my belly also since I stopped taking my prilosec a few months ago after about 3 years . I feel as if the prilosec was giving me a vitamin deficiency and causing heart flutters.. Ever since I stopped taking the prilosec the heart flutters have been little to none! But now I'm having stomach pain & issues from all the meds again like I was a few years ago before I started taking it.its like you get rid of one problem to just cause another when I take the Prilosec or any if my meds. don't know what to do )-:
Posted 1/2/2015 3:11 PM (GMT 0)
Have you seen a Doc about your heartburn etc?

I take Protonix, which is a very inexpensive version of prilosec... But my GP recently pointed out that isn't intended for long term use and can cause bone loss.

Do you avoid all the foods that lead to your heartburn? And don't smoke?
Posted 1/2/2015 3:13 PM (GMT 0)
PPI's like Prilosec should never be stopped quickly. Did you wean yourself off them? They can cause rebound acid when stopped suddenly, which will cause more pain and upset, which in turn can give you more symptoms than when you started. It takes awhile for your vody to readjust.

As far as stomach issues and anxiety, those with stomach issues have a high probability of develpoing some type of anxiety issue. And vice versa. I wish I could write more, as im possitive both your issues are directly tied together, but unfortunately im having a rough day today myself and am having trouble concentrating on anything but my issues. Keep searching, youre on the right path tying them together. Take care!
Posted 1/2/2015 3:22 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, I have been seeing my pcp every 2-3 months for the past 5 years and I'm only 27 yrs old. I have other health issues that I need to see him for and have to take meds for everyday which I think has a lot to do with it as well. I quit smoking almost 4 years ago and I eat very healthy. But after some meds I feel very nauseas n sick to my stomach and/or they cause heartburn/indigestion which I never felt when I was taking my Prilosec. I guess it's better than feeling the heart flutters because i thought I was dying while I was having them until someone told me that Prilosec may be the cause. So what do you know i discontinue the Prilosec and heart flutters decrease then eventually they stopped. I get a few here n there but not that many a day like I used to get. So I'm just wondering if stomach issues can be another cause of anxiety because I've been doing pretty good with it up until these issues started up again about a week or so ago )-:
Posted 1/2/2015 3:24 PM (GMT 0)
I stopped the Prilosec when I was about 6 months pregnant with my son and he is 6 weeks old today so it's been quite awhile!
Posted 1/2/2015 4:42 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Lacey,

I have IBS and it causes me terrible anxiety. When you gut hurts it is miserable. Just out of curiosity, are you on an SSRI? They actually help a lot with IBS and pain in the digestive tract. As an added bonus,they help treat anxiety and depression :-) .

Sending positive thoughts your way.
Posted 1/2/2015 6:45 PM (GMT 0)
LMA,

If you would like to be off of your PPI...have you considered consulting a nutrionalist, keeping a food diary/trigger record and starting a probiotic for trying to treat the reflux naturally?

This might be a good step to help soothe your stomach issues, and therefore lessen the resulting anxiety about it.:)

I definitely feel an anxiety/gut connection! We just had a similar thread yesterday that you might find interesting/helpful.

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=3285384



S.C.

Posted 1/2/2015 7:07 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks scaredy cat! I'll have to read it! And as far as the SSRI im waiting until my son doesn't get up 3-4 times a night before starting mine back up! I'm already Sooo tired from
His sleeping schedule that if I took my meds I
Wouldn't be able to function as I take before bed because it makes me Sleepy! And in the beginning when I'm just getting used to it, it makes me sleep like there's not tomorrow! Haha I have 3 kids so im not able to do that right now Unfortunately !)-;
Posted 1/2/2015 7:17 PM (GMT 0)
Lacey,

Don't forget your non medication options as well! There are a lot of good techniques and exercises via the resources page. I particularly find mindfulness and breathing exercises to be helpful. Especially if you practice them regularly, even when you are not anxious.

Best wishes! :-)
Posted 1/3/2015 1:55 AM (GMT 0)
Lacey,

Interesting. Fluttering is what was indicative of my reflux problem. I'm an expert, but the advice received is ready stellar.
Posted 1/3/2015 4:45 PM (GMT 0)
I'm starting to think that the fluttering is/was due to stomach issues as well as caffeine, stress, anxiety, everything all together. I have t had them much as I haven't had much caffeine either. I was sure I had a heart problem, after a work up and many many tests done my heart is "heart healthy". Your mind can play tricks on you like no other when you are set in your own thoughts and ways! Im pretty sure it's hormonal too. But with a mix of everything it just makes sense! I have Zantac too but haven't started that yet because I'm nervous about the flutters starting up again. ]-:
Posted 1/3/2015 8:02 PM (GMT 0)
I found out in March of last year that I have gastroparesis after having an endoscopy done. all my life I thought I had IBS and I'm pretty sure it was just I have slow stomach emptying and yes the bloating can cause horrible anxiety and flutters.I'm supposed to take gerd medicine also but I dont all the time because I don't have classic symptoms and I have heard negative things about the medication also
Posted 1/3/2015 9:24 PM (GMT 0)
My daughter has IBS-C, causes by an overgrowth of bacteria. She having a hard time right now. Her cycle will be on in 3-4 days, and her IBS symptoms worsen at that particular time of the month. Her nausea gets really bad where she can't function at all. We are investigating Seasonique birth control pills. Maybe not having to deal with a monthly cycle will help. It's so hard looking at her suffer. She takes a probiotic and xanax for the intense nausea. Her stomach is so upset. We have tried pepsin but no real relief.
Please help!
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