Hello Mrs. Worried. I have been battling pretty bad GERD for a few years now. As like you I never really get the "heartburn" feeling but always feel like everything is up in my chest and feel like I...
This happens to me way to often as well. As a matter of fact I am doing it to myself as we speak. Part of the reason I decided to jump on here and do some reading. I have yet to find a way to change...
Think I may have to look that movie up. Heard it was pretty good just never seen it. Thanks....
Thank you all. Sorry my internet has been out and dont always find time to check while I am at work. Guess I need to look up some stuff on proper meditation and mindfulness and check out some of the...
Hello all. I usually am just in the tummy issue forums but lately I have been looking around in the Anxiety and Depression rooms as well. For the last what seems like forever but only a month or two...
you are all now my fwiends and I shall call you all Biggus and some day we can all meet at the castle aaaargh and dine upon some cheese and spam while sitting upon our comfy chairs awaiting the...
I just thought of something else. Try eating a banana and take a few sips of room temp water. I been doing that for a few years now and it does help most of the time. Dont know why didnt think of it...
Thank you all for the suggestions. It sounds like the overwhelming suggestion is to talk with a actual therapist and I have done some meditation in the past and it also helped some. not sure why I...
Love it. You had me at monty python. Not many of us left out there that even seem to know who they were much less like their stuff. And "ministry of the Silly Walks" is priceless. Great suggestion....
Hi Nice. I get that quite often unfortunately. I use peppermint oil from time to time and that seems to help. I rub a little on my belly and put a drop under my tongue. Have also used Ginger and...
thank you Scaredy Cat. As I said in post this really is nothing new but it has grown stronger as of late. The more I think about it the worse it gets but cant stop thinking about it. I have not...
I dont typically post in this forum but thought I would ask around here. Has anyone had any luck with so called alternative or natural remedies? And if so I would love to hear which ones. I have been...
Thanks R.Tennyson. Only doing a short 2 week stint this time around and going to reevaluate how things are going. I have done the prednisone before and like you said it helps and first couple days...
Stool sample is on the list. I have the poop on a stick kit at home right now. LOL. And I guess that is part of my issue with this scifigal, I really dont want to subject my body to heavy-duty...
I have not been formally diagnosed with C Diff. I had been having an extended flare up and she mentioned wanting to make sure I didnt have anything else going on in there since I do have...
Ok question for all of you. My dr just gave me Ciprofloaxin, metroNIDAZOLE and Prednisone as some sort of scary cocktail. After speaking to the pharmacist and reading all the wonderful side effects I...
Have you had your iron levels checked? I went through that a few years ago. I got down to 125 lbs from 180, and started even losing my hair. I had a good appetite but was steadily losing my weight....
I wouldnt worry to much about it if its bright red and you did mention you do strain to go from time to time. I get that myself and somedays its like a crime scene in the bowl. It is a little...
I am inclined to say your problems may be more with all the antibiotics. Any time I have ever had to take those I had really bad tummy times and felt ill. But also for me, and I am sure others out...
I have not read most of the responses so I am probably relaying what you have already figured out and what has been said. It is possible that it can be passed between generations. My grandpa on my...
Thanks Clo. I just thought I would see who all out here had success with what before I went to Dr. I have a new doc and jury still out on her knowledge and capabilities. LOL. I forgot about Flonase,...
Can anyone suggest a safe sinus/allergy med? I think part of my issue of late has been from the excessive mucus constantly dripping down my throat. I used to use plain old Tylenol sinus but that has...
Scifigal - I have thought about that as well with the possible fibro but have had a multitude of tests and have ruled that out as well as the thyroid and the rest. I dont sleep well and never feel...
I have been fighting this for many years now and for the most part untreated so that very well could be the culprit. Its not that I dont want the treatments, Lord knows I have tried a ton, but if I...
Another question - Does it seem like you have extra body pains and aches while going through these stages of unclarity? I know I have done damage to my body over the years but I also go through...
I didnt use to get so out of focus and tired during episodes before, or at least I never really paid that much attention to that fact. Its been really bugging me lately. Sorry to hear others of you...
Oh and forgot to mention/ask. Anyone else have issues with short term memory while going through an episode or flare up? I am noticing that with myself and it is very frustrating. I know you can say...
Been a while since I have posted on here but thought I would pop in. Over the last few months I seem to just not have any energy and my focus is not as sharp as it used to be. I have been dealing...
I completely understand what you are going through Minnie. I was just about to make a similar post. I have really lost my focus, strength, stamina and my will to even work anymore. I used to be the...
Sounds like you were fortunate enough to find some good support and guidance. Thank you for all the suggestions and some of your history. There are many things that I know i should be trying or doing...
Thank you pb4. Sorry if i potentially ruined bananas for you or anyone for that matter. Think how I feel, I love bananas lol. For me though breakfast has never been a meal, mostly because when I wake...
I would like to see what all you guys may suggest to try for "breakfast" food. Wasnt sure which thread to post this in but I figured this would be as good as any. Here is my dilemma, I generally wake...
I occasionally get the abdominal pains and they can make my belly tender as well. For me it typically happens after I have a bowel movement and oddly enough it seems more frequently after what I...
Deb - question for you about the abdominal pains. I sometimes get pretty good pains that I usually just pass off as cramps and usually happens most frequently after a bowel movement. At times the...
I have started taking my NEXIUM at night right after I eat dinner and usually a TUMS after lunch everyday. Since I have done that I have had less severe issues. I am not familiar with dexilant but I...
I very rarely get the heartburn burn. There is a slight difference in heartburn and GERD. I typically get the queezy nausea, the lump in the throat and sometimes chest pains and sore throat and get...
Thank you Dixie. Don't worry about the dark humor. I resort to that often. LOL....
I typically drink lots of room temp water and enjoy coffee ( i know not good for my other tummy issues but it soothes ) so i see where that may be helpful. Funny you mention the lavender hand lotion...
409-, there has been plenty of days I have had to seriously talk myself into going into work so I understand that one. I actually had to move closer to work and that has helped with the anxiety of...
Thank you. I have been suspecting that was the case. But I have hurt and have felt ill for so long that symptoms just seem to bleed together. Like I said its only been recently that I have discovered...
WOW, I find this whole thread very interesting. I currently take Nexium and also get bad bouts of anxiety. I never connected the two because I have always been an anxious person but maybe its...
I have similar issues most mornings. I typically feel nausea everytime my GERD flares up but in the mornings it can be pretty bad. I usually have to get up a couple hours earlier than most people...
I dont typically come to this section of the forums even though I do suffer from depression from time to time for many years. But I am needing to learn more and become more familiar with the other...
about a week ago my wife bought a whole bunch of different essential oils to try on various things. Appearently she has been doing alot of research on natural cures for my issues and for other...
I am not sure if its anything or not. But would be interested in seeing what others have to say about this. I also typically run below "normal". I have been in the midsts of a flare up and felt...
You are definately not alone. I can be having a good stretch of days with no issues and as soon as I have to make a drive that is outside my "comfort" area all of the sudden I have to go potty and...
Thank you Trina. Will check it out. Ontop of the ibs I also have high levels of stress, anxiety and depression with bad reflux thrown in and back/neck issues sprinkled in for the added pleasure....
Has anybody tried or heard of using essential oils or herbs to help with feeling better? My wife had mentioned I should look into it for the ibs a Gerd issues but so tired of trying things I thought...
Its been a while since I have been on here, which is actually a good thing. But I need some help. I think my issues have finally got me in trouble with work. I was supposed to take a 3 hour road trip...
Thank you Cat. I would consider this trip a success. Though it did not go without some controversy with the others involved. Its just really hard to explain to people what your going through...