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Posted 3/27/2014 7:07 PM (GMT 0)
I'm afraid I need to vent again; I've been trying to return to a normal diet in anticipation of a medical test next month for reflux. Within days of doing so, my reflux has worsened in almost all areas. I get full quickly from just a few mouthfuls of food/water. My ears are full of pain and pressure, my head hurts, I get nausea and I bring up at least a little bit of liquid often after burping, leading to a lump in the throat almost every time. The liquid doesn't burn, but it's disgusting and concerning, and bitter too... I really had hoped things wouldn't be this bad, but I want my normal lifestyle back, I don't want to give up on all my old favourite foods forever - I'm only 22. I'm not sure what to do about any of this, or what role anxiety can play in it. confused

Post Edited (Daxter) : 3/27/2014 1:26:25 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 3/27/2014 7:39 PM (GMT 0)
Daxter,

I am sorry that your symptoms have returned.:( I know how dissapointing this must feel.

Were you given instructions to try to return to your normal diet for the test?

If not, then maybe going back to what was working for you would be best...and wait and see what the results from your test are...and what your doctor recommends at that time?

As far as anxiety goes...I can just recommend keeping up with the decompression and coping skills to keep your anxiety as low as possible.

Thoughts going out your way,

S.C.
Posted 3/27/2014 8:20 PM (GMT 0)

Scaredy Cat said...
Daxter,

I am sorry that your symptoms have returned.:( I know how dissapointing this must feel.

Were you given instructions to try to return to your normal diet for the test?

If not, then maybe going back to what was working for you would be best...and wait and see what the results from your test are...and what your doctor recommends at that time?

As far as anxiety goes...I can just recommend keeping up with the decompression and coping skills to keep your anxiety as low as possible.

Thoughts going out your way,

S.C.

Yeah, I'm afraid I was told to keep things normal. No meds, no diet no nothing, which is exactly how I would want things to be if it weren't for these horrible symptoms. Being on the meds/diets makes me more anxious, thinking I'll never be normal again.
Posted 3/27/2014 8:45 PM (GMT 0)
I know it is hard...but if I can gently suggest that you stretch your definition of normal?

My husband, at the age of 39 was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.

It did not change anything at all...with the exception of him taking medication and making lifestyle adjustments to keep him feeling his best and staying healthy.

This is his 'new normal' if you will...

He is still the same awesome person...he is successful at his career, and lives life to the fullest.

Nothing holds him back...and he has accepted this with amazing relsilience.

Does he have times that challenge him? Sure...but he knows he is more than his disease, and doesn't let it define him.

I hope that this bring a new angle to look at things through. It is going to be okay.

S.C.
Posted 3/27/2014 10:58 PM (GMT 0)
I'd like to high-five S.C. for another completely awesome post!

^^Double dittos^^



M.
Posted 3/28/2014 6:36 PM (GMT 0)
Daxter,

I suspect you are having a Ph test or one of the other tests to determine how bad your GERD is so the necessity of following the Drs. orders is a must. If your medical test next month for reflux indicates your reflux is bad enough you may be a candidate for surgery.  After reading the many success stories in the GERD forum you already know this surgery has changed many peoples lives for the better.

I understand the feeling of wanting my old self back!  I've been  down  some very dark roads, but dark and hard is the road from hell that leads to light, and once that road is traveled, the lessons learned are absolutely priceless to our enlightenment and growth.

Kindly,

Kitt 

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