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Posted 2/3/2015 11:00 PM (GMT 0)
I went to my doctor appointment this morning and am going in tomorrow morning for blood draw for full blood work and follow up in a month. She doubled my Prilosec for a month until my follow up. If this doesn't get better, she's sending me for an endoscopy. She's sure it's anxiety related.
This almost constant feeling of stomach bloat, burning in my throat and sometimes feeling short of breath is driving me nuts!!! I'm taking Tums which makes me burp some. I told her I've always had health anxiety too and just can't get my head past it. The last two weeks have just been brutal. I made the big mistake of checking Dr Google (I know, I know) and it says symptoms of hiatal hernia!!! I am trying SO HARD to relax and turn this thinking off but it's not working. To make matter worse, the skipped beats have picked up too Help please! shocked

Post Edited (mysweetpanda) : 2/3/2015 4:04:33 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 2/3/2015 11:38 PM (GMT 0)
Hey there sweetpanda.

I really know how you feel. I have exact symptoms for a while now. I feel anxious though not because of hiatus hernia (it is a managable condition anyways, even without surgery) but because I ended up reading about how much esophageal damage one can get after long term acid reflux. Uhhh... now my chest burning and pressure started again.

But let me tell you this, if its gonna make you feel ok, it is most likely reflux. I read that hiatal hernia often doesn't have symptoms and since it mostly accompanies reflux, then it is reflux. You will feel improvement in your symptoms probably meanwhile. So continue using meds :)
Hope you feel better soon <3
Posted 2/4/2015 1:58 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks! That makes me feel better :)
Posted 2/4/2015 2:03 AM (GMT 0)
Dear Mysweet, when my stomach is acting up i have the exact same symptoms, the gas is the worst for me
i am old and absent minded and i forget the gas-x it's a miracle pill, prilosec will fix the acid, but gasx will
fix the bloat, "dont suffer its not necessary", Peace

Larry ***
Posted 2/4/2015 3:30 AM (GMT 0)
Hey MSP,

When I get anxiety my IBS goes through the rough, which only compounds my anxiety. It is the worst. I hate getting in that cycle more than anything because not only are you in mental anguish, you are in physical anguish. My heart really is breaking for you.

Just remember, the best thing we could possibly do is break that obsessive cycle, which I know is hard. Mindfulness and meditation have helped me a lot. When we can calm our mind, we can calm out stomach... somewhat at least.

Remember, it isn't an emergency, you are not in imminent danger, and you are in good care with your medical providers. People here will help and support your mental journey.

Keep us posted.

Love, peace, and well being.
Posted 2/4/2015 11:24 PM (GMT 0)
Hi SweetPanda,

I know just how you feel...the past 2 weeks have been rough on my stomach, I too feel so bloated and have to constantly force myself to burn to feel better even for a little bit. Today was particularly bad as my chest was hurting too from all the gas.

Have you tried Organic Apple Cider? I take 1 teaspoon in hot water with honey, it does help a little I have to admit.
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