I met with my endocrinologist yesterday. I have suffered for a year from burping and feeling like I need to vomit which causes me to stop multiple times during vigorous exercise or when bending over...
I'm an exerciser too. I have trouble with intense exercise where I'm jumping up and down, such as jump squats, mountain climbers, squat thrusts, kickboxing. I don't have any symptoms during hiking or...
I have to have a endoscopy every three to four years. It's a piece of cake! The easiest procedure I've ever had and I never fear going for another to make sure things are ok. I also have trouble...
Update -- I've been taking Abilify in addition to my Effexor XR for three weeks now. The hunger has kicked in. I inhaled half a pan of brownies over the weekend and the weekend before I pigged out on...
I, too, was switched from Prevacid to the generic and experienced returning symptoms. I also have been taking an antibiotic and vitamins. After rereading the stickers on the medication bottles, I...
Thanks for your input. I have decided to make an appointment with my endocrinologist and see what he says. My asthma isn't under control when I exercise. Several years ago when he mentioned surgery,...
Couchtater, would you please tell me what exactly a 270 degree wrap is and what is involved?...
Bernie'10, please know that there are money of us here who relate to your feelings and emotions. I as a teenager also suffered with severe depression and told no one. I can't image how frustrating it...
Sunflower09, I beg of you not to stay in this relationship for the sole purpose of your kids. If that it is the only reason you stay with your husband, you will be teaching your kids the same way my...
Puddcat, I hope I didn't overwhelm you with information. Good luck to you. Patience is key. Please keep us informed as to how you are doing. We're here for support....
MellonCollie, please know that you are not alone in your thinking. Most of us have been there and revisit that dark place on occasion. Please remember that dark thought are truly temporary. While...
Sunflower09, I can relate to your fear and know that no matter what, no man should raise a hand to you or your children period. No excuses. As I have said previously on this forum, my husband and I...
I started suffering from heartburn unknowningly in my early 20's when dealing with my parents divorce, both of their major illnesses and numerous dr appts, and stress from all. I still remember (now...
Chronic acid reflux leads to uncomplicated GERD, but not everyone with GERD has heartburn. The primary symptoms of GERD are heartburn, regurgitation, and nausea. Other symptoms of GERD include:...
I too started with difficulty breathing and an occasional burning sensation in my throat back in my early 20's (now 42). I have GERD, exercise-induced asthma, allergies (mold, pollen, dust), hiatal...
Thanks for this great forum. I simply wanted to let others know that there is always hope . I have been suicidal twice in my life. While my most recent episode was most definitely the worst and...
Wow, I'm so not used to support and kind words. It's wonderful and a little overwhelming. I started to cry. Thanks so much for your kindness....
I suffered with severe depression during my teens as a result of acne and verbal abuse from classmates and then again when my parents died. I didn't talk to anyone about[b] it. There was one guy...
I too have a difficult time with the holidays. My counselor tells me I need to find something to look forward to. I have signed up to bike for a charity event this summer so I'll need to train for...
Please get help now!! I've been there and YOU ARE WORTH IT! I strongly encourage you to call one of the numbers below: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline--This network sponsors various suicide...
I have been taking Abilify in additional to Effexor XR for a week now. The first couple of nights I kept waking up but that has since passed. I do feel hungry more often and urinate more, but it...