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Posted 7/20/2014 5:19 PM (GMT 0)
Has anyone else ever experienced the lump in the throat feeling with anxiety...ok here is my situation almost a month ago I felt like I was having a heart attack so I went to the ER see as that I just turned 28 I was like this cant be...well they ran their tests and said my heart was fine so a week later I went to a Dr at a clinic he diagnosed me with anxiety and put me on Hydroxyzine 25mg 3 times a day as needed. I took it 3 times a day for a week and felt horrible so I went down to once or twice a day since and felt somewhat better...well I have beenvhaving bad acid reflux where I can feel it come up in my throat and all and yesterday I started having a lump in the throat feeling it goes away at night when I lay down and gets worse as the day goes on and after I eat it seems to be worse and my stomach stays really bloated. Has anyone else ever had these issues?
Posted 7/20/2014 8:01 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, and I experienced it just a few months ago. Anxiety can cause those muscles to contract, creating the lump feeling. Reflux can also irritate that area.

Anxiety meds are pretty paradoxical in that they usually make you eel worse before you feel better. Sometimes 4-6 weeks worth of side effects, and it can be hard to tolerate side effects for that long.

You should also look into a med for your reflux, and work on ways to reduce it, such as what you eat, and not going to bed within 3 hours of eating.
Posted 7/20/2014 8:07 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you 4 the reply I have already started watching the foods I eat now or trying to best I can...I always make sure not to eat too late now. So the meds could take me a while huh bcvits only been 3 weeks since I started them so I guess they could still be working into my blood? And whenbi go back to the dr on the 30th of this month im definitely gonna ask him about putting me on meds for reflux or gerd if it may be that
Posted 7/20/2014 8:29 PM (GMT 0)
Hi bamafan4life,

I have experienced the lump in the throat feeling with anxiety, I get that quite often. It's a bit of a sign before I go into a full blown panic attack.

I'm glad to hear that everything is fine with your heart, that's great.

I've never really had any issues with acid reflux and I'm hoping the doctor can give you something for that so you don't have to experience any more issues with it.

I hope you have a good evening.
Posted 7/20/2014 8:33 PM (GMT 0)
Thank u so much 4 the reply I hope I can get something to take care of it as well:) I hope you have a great day
Posted 7/20/2014 10:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hi BF4L and welcome!

Yes, unfortunately thes issues...anxiety, reflux and strange symptoms like globus can all co-mingle. It can make it hard to distinguish between what is physical and what is more related to the anxiety.

A two pronged approach like you are doing should help to relieve things all around for you. Keep up the good practice of working with your doctor to treat both the GERD and the anxiety.:)

Here are some great coping skills and relaxation exercises that should help you to manage your anxiety. Practiced everyday, they really are effective!

Self Help sites with breathing/relaxation exercises instructions

Panic attack relief exercises:

 

http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/73076/34334/breathing-lessons/

http://www.healthyplace.com/

http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/

http://www.ehow.com/video_4405003_breathing-exercises-panic-attacks.html

http://www.psybersquare.com/anxiety/panic_relax_I

 

Keep posting with us for support as well if you find it helpful.:)

Scaredy Cat

Posted 7/20/2014 10:13 PM (GMT 0)
Scaredy Cat thank you so much for the input and the advice im gonna try my best and get the doc to understand what im feeling and get him to prescibe me something to help it all
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