HI. That makes sense. I think i need a new hobby other than visiting Dr. Google. Your explanation helps a lot. Thanks....
Hi. I'm so thankful for his site. I could never ask these types of questions face to face with anyone. They'd never understand and think I was nuts for looking so closely at what leaves my body!...
Hi. I have been on high cholesterol meds for years. Due to a change in my insurance meds are no longer covered. I was taking Vytorin which worked great. My numbers went from high to optimal. It was...
Larry: You have helped me out so many times that I have lost count. You are a blessing and inspiration to us all!...
You have such a positive attitude that I know you'll be fine. 25mg is a fairly low dose so your side effects should be minimal, if any. I had none with Zoloft even when the doseage was increased. I...
Hi. Can tingling in the hands and feet be a symptom of anxiety? My neck, shoulder and back muscles are usually very tense and tight. Of course, I've diagnosed myself with MS and some other...
I've had an enlarged thyroid for over 30 years. Usually no surgery is needed unless it causes issues. Sometimes medication reduces the size of it. I think you'll be fine....
Thanks everyone. If I would stay away from Google I would be so much better off. And I agree. You can google hang nail and come up with a cancer diagnosis. My seasonal asthma/allergy problem is back...
I have been attempting to lose weight without much success. I think I'm not eating much but I'm probably nibbling extra calories. Last week I even gained a pound. So this week I lost a pound. Instead...
I was taking Symbicort last year due to a cough and trouble breathing due to allergies and related asthma. It went away in the winter so I stopped the Symbicort. Now I feel the symptoms are back....
My prayers are with you. You have handed it over to God. He will see you through....
It will get better. We are all praying for you to hang in there. I hope you can feel all of the positive vibes heading your way. Peace, my friend....
Thank you so much. That makes me feel much better. I have no pain or anything other than typical IBS symptoms. While I don't wish IBS on anyone, it's comforting to know that other people understand...
Thanks. I'm going to try the yogurt. I agree that probiotics could be the way to go. It's hard not to worry. IBS and anxiety go hand in hand for me. One feeds off of the other. But I really...
Thank you. I feel much better. I've been obsessing over this which is nuts. But you're right. It's probably the Tums or even something I've eaten. Thanks again for making me feel better....
Hi. I'm certain I probably asked this question the last time I panicked but I can't find the post. Is it normal with ibs to have light colored sort of a light brown orangey stool? Oddly enough I've...
I get what is called "vivid dreams". Sometimes they are scary. But it's almost like watching a movie. I was told medications can cause these. But I certainly understand how they can scare you and...
Hang in there! Sadly, yes. Part of it is due to getting older. But we need to accept it and carry on. Don't let it get the best of you. My mother is in her 90s and still runs! And I'm certain she has...
I just want to thank everyone for all the time they take to answer posts. I always know that if I'm having a bad anxiety day that I can come to this site and someone is there to help me cope and to...
Thanks. The slow breathing helped. It is so scary when it comes out of the blue. Even though you've had them before they still unnerve you. Or at least they do that to me. Thanks again for your help...
All of a sudden I'm shaking and I feel nervous. I had my usual cup of coffee this morning. Nothing different. So why do I feel like this? And of course I'm thinking there's something horribly wrong...
Hi. I have the same fear of palpitations. I try to remember that I've had them for years and they haven't killed me yet!!! You're on medication that is used to control them. And stress and anxiety...
You'll be fine. Spend time with your son. You'll be distracted and your son will be happy! As Larry mentioned you've been home many, many times alone. This time will be no different. You've taken the...
Have you kept a food diary? Maybe you can see a pattern in what you eat and how you are feeling. Or maybe it's just breakthough symptoms. It's also possible that you didn't ease back into your work...
Thanks much, Andy. I'm having a difficult time adjusting to this GERD breakthough. I was fine on 15mg of Prevacid. But I started getting symptoms so I upped it to 30mg (along with Tums and Pepcid)....
Sorry for the TMI question, but can Prevacid, Tums or Pepcid cause a lighter than normal stool color? I apologize for the disgusting question but it has me worried. And I know stress is bad for...
I'm hoping this settles down in a week or so. Getting worked up about it is undoubtedly adding to the symptoms!! I may try the gaviscon. Its worth a try!...
Thanks. I upped the dosage this morning. I'll give it a week or so and see how it goes. I've been taking Pepcid or Tums for the breakthrough symptoms....
Hi. Is it possible to get breakthrough heartburn while on Prevacid? I was on it for a couple of years and I was fine. In fact I was on 30 mg and dropped down to 15mg. A couple of weeks ago, I started...
I know what you mean. You'll be feeling fine and then ZAP! GERD, IBS, Post nasal drip, etc. And you've done nothing different in your lifestyle to cause it. I It's worse in the morning for me. It...
GERD and post nasal drip go together? My GERD has been bad lately. But you're probably right. That stuff dripping down my throat is probably aggrevating the GERD. I think you'll be fine. It's just...
I've had that happen. Usually what I'm spitting out is post nasal drip. Although like you, I usually swallow it as it won't come out when I try to spit. And I've seen it tinged with blood. I always...
I've never liked it when people comment that I don't look well. It certainly doesn't make me feel better when they say that. And usually I know I don't look very well so I don't need them to point it...
I get the nosebleeds, too. It's related to my sinusitis. Also dryness in the air makes it worse. Usually when I get the nosebleed, my nose and sinuses feel stuffed up. I agree that the headache could...
I take Symbicort and I am trying to slowly wean myself off. However, Symbicort has coupons for people whose insurance doesn't cover the whole thing. I got the coupon from my doctor's office. There...
Hi. I'm wondering if severe post nasal drip can cause hiccups, belching and nausea. The stuff drips down my throat all day long. My nose is stuffed up so I've become the dreaded "mouth breather"!!!...
Do your symptoms include post nasal drip, burping and hiccuping all which increase your anxiety? I'm thinking my allergies cause the post nasal drip, which causes belching and then anxiety. I never...
Thanks for all of your support. I took everything you guys said to heart. I'm going to switch back to the brand name med and see if that makes a difference. Maybe if I think it will, it will!!! I...
I posted my question on the GERD page as to whether switching from brand name drugs to generic drugs could cause a return of symptoms. My posting here is due to my health anxiety kicking in big time....
Hi. I'm new to this page so please excuse me if this topic has been beat to death. I've been on Prevacid for quite a while and my symptoms have been well controlled. About a week ago I switched to...
Lightheadedness, palpitations and any kind of odd pain....
My heart rate increases on flights too. And I take xanax. I think its caused by the unconscious knowledge we have no control and that someone else is safeguarding our well being. Hopefully you're...
I had the same thing happen. Well almost. It was on a train headed for a ballgame. It was packed and this slimeball mashed himself right on top of me intentionally. When I got off the train I ran to...
And, I forgot to add, if he thought you had cancer for certain, you'd already be in the hospital having that MRI. He wouldn't be waiting around to get you scheduled. You'd be there pronto!...
I have been where you are so often I've lost count. A doctor will say something without thinking first and it sets us off in a spiral of despair and anxiety. And just because something is a "red...
I've been on zoloft for years. I haven't experienced any weight gain due to the meds. Any weight gain is due to my eating habits!!...
Because the chips are hard and they're putting pressure on a tooth that's been through a lot this week. Trying chewing on the other side of your mouth. Or stick to soft foods. You should be fine in a...
The deep cough is gone. But even the shallow ones still hurt. Don't know why that's happening. Probably due to straining the muscles hacking up a lung yesterday!...
Well, I don't have a fever so I guess it's not the flu. So there's not much point in getting the Tamiflu. From your description, it sounds viral - and not fatal! So antibiotics aren't going to help....
Thanks. I suspect my doctor's office is closed today. So I'll need to go to urgent care. And since it's now a new "deductible year", this bill will be on me. Not bad enough I'm sick. Now my insurance...