@zeeal did it feel like you were almost dying? I know that sounds crazy, but at times, I feel like I have something spasming between my ribs then up to my throat and it makes me feel like I can't breathe. I used to be on Omeprazole for reflux and came off of it. I had no idea it could cause that feeling! I also used to have a hiatial hernia.

I am in this same awful boat. How many of those on this board got relief from getting the reflux under control? Also want to share that I have had some relief lately, but unsure if it is one of or a combination of these things: I'mtake 3 amino acids - Gaba, 5htp, and dlpa, as well as various supplements/vitamins (suggested in the book The Mood Cure) I have also been doing some exercises from Mike White breathing.com, and I have been eating a low carb diet, and I got a wedge pillow because apparently, sadly, I snore. I did Buteyko with a practitioner, paid a small fortune, and got relief at the outset, but found it torturous, and ultimately, the crappy sensations of not being able to get a deep breath, suffocation, etc, returned, and the exercises didnt really alleviate it. Like everyone else, I have been told its all in my mind - funny how all of our minds decided to make up the same horrid sensations

I have reflux problem too! But i dont think it could be cause of reflux! I think it is anxiety! The thing is some days i will be fine and some days it will go worse! Not paying attention does help tho!