Acid/indigestion or something else

Hi all,

For the most part, things have been going pretty well. Feeling okay and working day to day on dealing with my anxiety. Health anxiety is getting better, after numerous appointments and tests.

I *think* this may be acid reflux/indigestion, but it feels worse than usual. I feel like a burning in my upper abdomen and there's a lot of gurgling, too, and right now the burning feeling is in my upper chest and throat. I don't know if it's getting worse because of having my cycle right now. (I've mentioned before that I have been having hormonal problems, most likely perimenopause) Maybe that has something to do with why I feel so bad right now? Tums isn't helping. I think I drink plenty of water. Going to the bathroom provides some relief, but then it comes back later.

Sorry if this is a silly problem. I just question everything, always.

I have horrible reflux and before I started taking the generic Prilosec I would use various antacids
to kill the burning, Pepto, Maalox, Gavascon, all these will put out the fire for a while, if any of these give
temporary relief you can be pretty sure its reflux, WalMart sells the generic forms of Prilosec and they
do work well, takes a few days to get full benefit. Peace

Larry ***