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Posted 10/23/2015 11:14 AM (GMT 0)
Hi anyone here with both anxiety and gerd disorders? I have both and for now I don't know which is making the other one worse, but will look forward to treat both. I'm experiencing this empty feeling. Like these emotions are not me. Anybody can relate?
Posted 10/23/2015 2:41 PM (GMT 0)
Hello and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of you r physical symptoms and anxiety.:( Anxiety and GERD/gastro issues are commonly co-morbid, so know that you are not alone!

Treating both simultaneously, as you mentioned is a great plan, as they certainly can exacerbate the other.

Are you currently seeking treatment with your doctor, and looking into therapy as an option?

For now...we have an amazing Resource Guide at the top of the main forum page here!

What you describe sounds like you could be experiencing Derealization/personalization...a known anxiety effect. We have self help for this, and other stress relieving exercises in the Resource's links.

Do check in with the the GERD group here as well is you've not done so already.

Keep posting with us for understanding. We care and support is key!

Scaredy Cat
Posted 10/23/2015 2:49 PM (GMT 0)
I have GERD, also the anxiety depression anyways most of my depression and anxiety almost gone.. Thanks to not taking protonix and just now stopped randitine zantac.. This Help me recover omg. Also stop taking Zoloft that I took for a week and Xanax half tabs.. I still have gerd also light headed specially in morning. Almost like motion sickness. I guess inner ear. So good luck hope you all can get well also get out walk around the block.
Posted 10/24/2015 1:05 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks I have endless appointments coming up. From gastro to psych to neurologists and my rheumy. It's been really tough.
Posted 10/24/2015 5:37 AM (GMT 0)
I am having nausea and Gerd ,as I tend to go without food which makes Anxiety,BP and sugars bad and everything tumbles down.

I have noticed I need to keep my sugars stable for less anxiety.

I have to go on Zantac othwise
Posted 10/24/2015 9:17 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Cilly. I reallhy hope I get some diagnosis with this soon. I know for sure I have fibro but depending on which doctor will make the effort to diagnose me.
Posted 10/24/2015 2:37 PM (GMT 0)
I have both as well and I believe that my anxiety causes the Gerd flare for sure. Right now my anxiety is real high so in turn so is my Gerd flare. It is all connected it seems. Anxiety for me seems to cause my gut to just go wonky. I super don't like it, but getting help for both has been my go to fix it.
Posted 11/20/2015 10:14 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Sildasher: I had a thought about blood sugar from Cilly and anxiety. I have been horribly upset and anxious since my followup appointment with the nurse at my surgeon's office yesterday. The nurse "diagnosed" that I should have my fundoplication removed that was done 9 weeks ago. The doctor did his surgery, he is done with me. I feel abandoned. "It won't get any better. You tried it, it didn't work for you. You should be able to eat everything by now. If you want to eat, schedule to have it removed." I went crazy. Who wouldn't? I have been trying to force eat the entire time, supplements, hospitalized twice, esophageal stretched once, losing my food and drink out of my esophagus. For her to say that, I feel totally betrayed and hopeless. I went to the appointment hungry. I feel I've been given a death sentence.They did the surgery, but don't follow up if you have problems. The nonchalant way she said it set me off. "if you want to eat, just have it removed-it didn't work out for you, you tried it." Am I crazy or what? Wouldn't anyone have an anxiety attack? I demanded to speak to a doctor, but got nowhere. So I left crying.
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