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Posted 12/6/2017 2:48 AM (GMT 0)
I have the anxiety condition for awhile ya. It seems like when I get some anxiety then I get more acid reflux though. I am wondering if that would cause that. Can someone give me some advice on this. Thanks.
Posted 12/6/2017 4:20 AM (GMT 0)
AG,

Yes, anxiety can cause stomach acid to increase. :/

You can try lifestyle changes, including diet changes, OTC meds, and using a wedge pillow at night...

...and talk to your doctor if you need more help for a possible Rx.

Wishing you relief!

S.C.
Posted 12/9/2017 3:29 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks. Ya I take medication for the gerd condition though it don't really work though. I don't know what to do about that.
Posted 12/9/2017 4:10 AM (GMT 0)
Try keeping a food diary, so you can recognize your trigger foods, and the ones that are neutral or even calming.

Another thing that some people have found helpful (myself included) is taking a daily probiotic.

Peace and wellness,

S.C.
Posted 12/12/2017 8:34 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks. Can I ask which medication you take for the gerd condition. The one I take don't really work already. I want to maybe find another medication for the condition ya.
Posted 12/12/2017 4:32 PM (GMT 0)
I have both GERD and anxiety, and it can be an unpleasant combo. I have prescription Famotidine (OTC Pepcid), which does help, but is not the be all, end all. Both conditions feed off each other. Wish I had a solution to offer you! I do still like regular old TUMS, and my GI doctor said you can't take too many of those. I find though that if I'm feeling super anxious, enough so that my chest feels overly pressurized (heart attack!), that the Famotidine really does help.
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