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Posted 10/23/2011 9:27 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Everyone,

I'm a very anxious person. Recently, I had a bad LPR (GERD/Reflux) flare up. In case anyone does not know, this form of reflux hits your throat. I took medicine for three months and all of my symptoms have subsided. I even went to an ENT who looked at my throat and said I have no damage and am healed. However, I don't think my mind can let go and I feel traumatized by the experience. Now, I have a cold feeling on the roof of my mouth and in my throat that comes and goes. I'm really worried that I have something seriously wrong with me and/or that I am going to lose my mind.
When I google this symptom, a lot of posts about reflux come up but I am on medicine and have no damage according to my Dr., so I wonder if anxiety could be the culprit here?

Any thoughts?
Posted 10/24/2011 2:53 AM (GMT 0)
Are you on any medication for your anxiety? Do you experience the cold sensation only when you are feeling anxious? Maybe talk to your doctor and see whether treatment for your anxiety will help. Or see a counselor, or both. If the cold feeling does not go away you should give your doctor a call and see what they have to say.

But if you are an anxious person, then you should look into treatment for that as well. Do you intake a lot of caffeine? Coffee, soda, chocolate, all contribute to anxiety. You may feel loads better if you back off of those (although you may have some withdrawal for a short while, usually I just get a headache for a day or two when I try to stop it cold turkey - I was a soda/chocolate addict).

It's hard to say whether anxiety is causing it without knowing all of the details. You could also work on some relaxation techniques on your own (breathing techniques, meditation, journal writing, exercise, etc.) and see if that helps the cold sensation and your anxiety.
Posted 10/24/2011 4:51 AM (GMT 0)
Alaskah,

Thanks for your response. I have been seeing a therapist for quite some time now and don't take any anxiety meds. The cold sensation goes away when I don't pay attention to it.

As far as diet is concerned, most of my favs are already cut out b/c of reflux (coffee, soda, chocolate etc.) makes me more anxious I think!
Posted 10/24/2011 7:48 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to HW good to meet you. Sounds like you are suffering with some health anxiety I have problems with this and get very anxious and in tune with every ache in my body. I would try and stay away from google as that can worsen the anxiety I have convinced myself I have had all sorts of horrible things.

Have you heard of CBT?? This is a talk therapy which helps you to identify what makes you anxious and the ways of managing your anxiety so that it does not affect your life so much. It is a good therapy and works well a lot of the members here have had good success with CBT. I hope things get better for you soon take care of yourself and let us know how you get on.

Hibee
Posted 10/25/2011 5:04 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Hibee,

That's exactly what I am suffering from. I went to the doctor on Friday who said my throat looks absolutely perfect!! While my reflux has definitely gotten better, my mind has gotten worse and is totally preoccupied by every sensation (even making up some), it's almost as if my mind cannot let go of what happened.However, I made progress with the cold sensation in my mouth, as I told myself my mouth wasn't cold and this feeling stopped. It's really scary how anxiety can manifest and give you all kinds of weird symptoms.

Yes, I've heard of CBT--I go to a therapist and ironically, I am studying to become one lol. I find that my anxiety escalates after a period of intense stress and dissipates when I start occupying my mind with other things.

Thanks so much for your help
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