I also wonder about the anxiety from the loss of your child, very sorry to read this. You may also want to try a cortisol test to see how the adrenals are working. During my severe gastro issues I...
Many of the symptoms you have is what I started with. The soar, tight throat thing was the one thing that would send me to the ER because then I would start to get anxiety and palpitations because of...
I rarely have palpitations now. I did CBT, hypnosis, acupuncture and meditation which helps a lot in controlling anxiety and heart palpitations. You can try splashing cold water on your face, you can...
I agree with the other two posts. You need to deal with your health anxieties. At this point constantly worrying you are only making any gastro issues you have, worse with the added stress that isn't...
If anything I would toss in a pepcid or something quick acting to help with the current build up of acid and keep taking your nexium as scheduled. I didn't eat for a long time during the worst of my...
I always find it interesting after she treats my various GI issues that I get numbness where the gallbladder was. It last for 3 or 4 days after acupuncture. Must do something!...
I dunno. Finally went to the urgent care center today. They think GERD and the start of bronchitis. This doesn't feel like any GERD I ever had or any other gastro issue for that matter. Keep having...
It helped me learn to relax, which of course helps with the gastro issues. I have been doing it for over a year....
Well folks, haven't had to drop in here for a long time thank goodness. However it just couldn't last forever :tongue: After healing from Gallbladder removal (took about six months) my GERD seemed to...
It is pretty common with gastro issues to experience palpitations. Mine were almost always when lying down. You might try elevating your bed a bit (not just stuffing extra pillows under you). Through...
I know many other things you must not take two weeks prior to testing. SSRI I am just not sure. I know that supposedly the benzo family can lower cortisol, so probably wouldn't want to be taking that...
Hey, if I help one person it will make me happy. After all the GI issues I had, so happy to feel better....
Wanted to add a wonderful way to check your adrenal function is to take your temperature three times a day for no less than 5 days. It is recommended to use a liquid thermometer and mercury is...
Hey Guys and Girls! Haven't been around in awhile because.....I haven't had a major problem with my GERD since about November. Still not sure if the Gallbladder surgery helped ease it or if it is the...
Agree that it is early to expect complete relief and sometimes you have to search out what med will work for you. Hang int there and I hope you get good news with the remainder of your results....
Cook, sorry I only just saw this. So far since I posted I am being treated for the adrenal and cortisol issues first. My cortisol is very high right now. If that doesn't lower the RT3 then I will be...
I have experienced the chest pain and palpitations. Hopefully you will get more answers after your scope. Turns out I have a hiatal hernia and now quite sure that is what is now causing the heart...
Yes it sounds familiar! Every time my GI issues flare up my heart races. It is a horrible feeling. Always convinced it is heart failure of some sort but I wake up and continue on the next day....
Thanks for sharing this Rita!...
Not sure if anyone uses Prevacid but there is a $4 coupon on Rite-Aids video rewards program that is stackable with an online printable coupon and you get $10 register reward when you purchase the 28...
I went through this after my GB surgery. Protein is the best thing, the bars you mentioned are good but of course don't forget the carbs in them that turns to sugar, I used raw natural almonds for my...
The activity is included in Edmund Bourne's "The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook". It is a great way to reduce anxiety and keep a person prone to panic attacks from going into that level of anxiety....
Rita, I am glad there is at least the tiniest bit of improvement and that you are staying as busy as you feel up to. Let us know what happens on Monday!...
I think you need to be honest with your parents and maybe they can get you back on some health insurance and to the Doctor. You really should be checked out well. I think you can get well if you can...
Ridz-Heart palpitations was one of the worst of my symptoms the last six months. I am doing loads of different therapies to help with the emotional side of this. Walked around sure I was dying of...
Rita, don't stay away from the forums. You need us and others need you. Your story can always help someone else that is going through similar. Your posts never bring me down, they make me think about...
If the Nexium isn't sitting well with you, ask about some other med that might help. What works well for one person might give another side effects. As far as worsening issues, You will likely know...
Rita, just checking in on you. I hope you are still seeing signs of improvement. I was away on vacation and then back to a hellacious week at work but I have been thinking about you a lot. You are...
One of the side effects of Dexilant is diarrhea. Just a thought. Have you been checked to make sure the H pylori is out of your system? That can sometimes come back....
I personally have less GERD problems since my GB was removed back in July. Don't get me wrong, I can still have a good flare up but nothing like before surgery....
I used a month and a half or so and felt it gave me more gas (chest pain) that radiated into my back. It did keep my reflux at bay though. It is true there is a rebate program. If you can't find it...
Lil already knows my story about GB surgery. I am sorry to read that you can't get any help because of your current situation. For me the Metamucil three times a day did help with some of the...
It sounds like your GB is okay at the moment. Your symptoms really do fit with GERD and have you had a scope done to check for hernias?...
Thanks gals. I am trying to understand this. My compounding pharmacist thinks it is an adrenal issue. If I find out more after some more labs, I will make sure to post it here in case anyone else...
(((Joy)))) hope you feel better soon. We are off on holiday tomorrow to Pensacola. I could sure use a good relaxing week on the beach. Got the remainder of my labs back in today. My Reverse T3 is...
I can't add much more than what the others have suggested. Start with writing your symptoms down and seeing a Gastro....
You had the HIDA scan?...
Jr, have you had your other hormones checked? Estrogens, progesterone, Testosterone, DHEA, Cortisols, Insulin? TSH isn't the only thyroid hormone either. Hope they checked your T4 and your two T3's....
Hi all. I normally spend my time over on the GERD forums but got some labs in today and curious if anyone has had a similar issue. I have been border line on my thyroid screens in the past, so much...
Keep forgetting the "small" hernia........wondering if that booger is doing anything to cause me grief!...
Curious how many have bouts of vomiting with GERD. I was having vomiting quite often before my GB removal. I have had had it three times in the past 10 weeks since the removal. Pretty sure the first...
Bev, there is a good write up done by a retired cardiologist. He goes by RLR on many of the health forums. He has his own forum "heart Palpitation Forum" aka "Chemical Forums". I think he visits the...
Bill, it sounds like you are moving right along in the healing process. Hope things continue to improve for you! Bethanie...
It is possible Murr. If you have had heart burn problems in the past and other GI issues. First thing you probably already know is to lay off of the alcohol, then go see your Doctor. Most of my...
Rita, funny you mention cortisol. This is what I am now being treated for. My DHEA was elevated on my last test. They have me taking Cortisol Manager by integrative therapeutics. Only been on it...
Rita, I am just thrilled to read this. Just knew it would finally happen for you! Glad you got to enjoy your reunion and other events during this holiday weekend. Keep on the road to recovery. xoxox...
Joy - your women are built and cook like Paula Dean too? :turn: Love that kind of cooking but I just can't eat it anymore....well none of us here can....
Kitt- I sure hope you get to feeling better soon. Enjoy reading all of the information you share with everyone. Joy- So happy that your niece wasn't injured. Awesome that strangers stopped to help...
Oh no, I did have a small hernia too.....ha ha laughter is the best medicine right? Hormone imbalance, GERD, HPylori (probably had ulcers too lol), low GB function, gall stones, sludge, infection,...
So Lynda, you had the hernia repair surgery? I have not even investigated what the symptoms of a hernia are. I still have a few things that make me wonder if that is also an issue but nothing overly...