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Posted 4/2/2021 2:37 AM (GMT 0)
I’m sorry if this is already a topic I could not find it. I had laparoscopic toupet fundiplication surgery about three weeks ago. I’ve had the worst GERD I can rememberer over the last six days. It probably isn’t technically GERD or at least not severe GERD even though it feels like it because the surgery pretty emphatically ends that. However I know that there is still healing going on and the esophagus is an idiot and thinks everything is GERD. My anxiety which had totally been under control,is now back with a vengeance. It’s not anxiety for no express reason it is anxiety because I hurt, and it feels like a heart attack. I’m wondering if it makes any sense to start taking my buspirone and Zoloft again. I don’t feel like I have generalized anxiety I feel like I have anxiety for a very good reason...I hurt. Does it matter though in terms of treatment? Anyone else in the same GERD symptoms and anxiety boat?
Posted 4/3/2021 8:18 PM (GMT 0)
I can only imagine as you are healing that it is going to be a difficult time for you. Can you talk to your doc about going on something temporarily?

I don't think it matters so much why your anxious, just that you are. I would talk to your prescribing doctor and see if something could help. Maybe ativan or something fast acting.

If you start the zoloft it will take 6 to 8 weeks to reach full potential. You need something for now.

Best wishes, do talk to your doc.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 4/3/2021 8:41 PM (GMT 0)
My Doc won't give me Ativan he doesn't like prescribing it, will Buspirone work faster than Zoloft? I do have that
Posted 4/6/2021 6:33 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Matt,

I pretty much have all kinds of gastro issues, bloating and all sorts. Randomly appearing. Causing all sorts of anxiety at anytime of the day. I tried omeprazole but that just solved the bloating. But i got off it, and I guess it's still causing havoc.

take a deep breath, use some coping techniques. And know you're not the only one with such issues. Other than that, i use meditation to slow my mind. Take care. Well wishes!
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