I had this. I was about to have surgery for it. My husband encouraged me to get another opinion at one of our top clinics. Thank God I did. He told me I didn't need surgery and to change my diet. As I began researching the condition I discovered I had the symptoms of a magnesium deficiency. One of the things I found is that it can cause a form of anorexia because your body can't digest and absorb nutrients. I was eating but losing weight. Had reflux as well. I was on Nexium but it made the spasms worse. Changed my diet and started taking magnesium. All that stuff was gone in a few weeks. And they were about to cut me open.

I have lost almost 35 lbs in about 8 Months. I currently only weigh 96lbs. I took ulcer meds and Pepcid for about 4 months. I eat completely healthy full meals. I’ve been tracking what I eat and how often. The over all weakness makes me think my body isn’t absorbing anything. I’m supposed to meet with a nutritionist on Thursday, hoping that will help.