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Anxiety Issues (with added GERD)
Mental Health | Last Active: Sep 4, 2019 | Replies (74)Comment receiving replies
I’ve had acid reflux for years. Also on medication for it for years. I wasn’t diagnosed with anxiety until way after the reflux. I was on Celexa for years but I took myself off of it back in early 2020. My psychiatrist stopped seeing patients. Now he’s back and I’ve been seeing him again for about a year. I suppose I must of gradually weaned myself off of celexa because at the time I didn’t have any problems. He’s tried several different meds for anxiety but I’m very sensitive. I get side effects very easily and can’t tolerate them. Even tried going back on Celexa. Couldn’t do it unless dosage was too high. Tried Pristiq and it wasn’t good. Pure hell to wean off of that. I was on low dose 50mg a day for 5-6 weeks. Wasn’t feeling right. He had me wean off of it in 13 days. Then put me on propranolol (beta blocker) for anxiety. Since being on all different meds, especially Pristiq sometimes I lose my train of thought. He has me on Nexium twice a day for awhile for the reflux. In the past I would only take it twice a day if reflux acted up. Read beta blockers can give heartburn and weaken the splinter to your stomach. In turn cause reflux problems. Has anyone with anxiety and reflux experience any of this? If so, what did you do? Thank you.
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You are not alone. There is a change going through Mayo that is deeply troubling to many patients. We will resolve this.
Thank you. I also was stuck on extended release propranolol and yes same thing. I had a Cardiologist who was my father's friend and he said just take propranolol when I needed it. I used FDguard reg 2 years ago until I did not need it and this trip around it does not help. I guess sm portions of food and lots of yoga and mind streangh will have to get me through and hope summer weather will help.
What has helped me with anxiety is the Alexander Technique. Due to the pandemic I started it with Zoom sessions then afterwards with in-person appointments.
For example it is one thing to do deep breathing but if your posture leaves a lot to be desired you aren’t expanding your lungs as fully. Alexander really has helped me with this.
As for GERD I just do the small steps & hope they all add up: the wedge to elevate my head, if I want to keep a spicy food in my diet like garlic I substitute homeopathic garlic. I try to avoid exercise following eating, etc. I look on this site over the course of the day too, & add my two cents!
Thank you all so much. Every little share picks me up.i just finished a you tube exercise and I am so pleased. God Bless
I've been dealing with GERD and IBS. Had paraesophigial hiatal hernia surgery at Mayo's. Also been tested for food intolerances. Am doing both the FODMap diet and PPI's (which I'm nervous about). One trick that I've learned for temporary relief is a tsp of flavored vinegar, followed by water to get rid of the taste. Doesn't cure but does solve the immediate GERD problem.
Vinegar is very acidic and will burn the esophagus and should be avoided.
Apple cider vinegar and lemon juice should be avoided by people with Gerd to keep inflammation down.
Lori, yes I defenetly will be doing this exercise and will post my results. I am challenging fellow followers to try.Thank you
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I was on celexa and weaned my self off twice for the same reason. I also have Gerd and Functional Dyspepsia. I also take propanonol. The only thing that helps is not eating much. I wish I could see a therapist to talk to. I feel I need mental health options to get through. I tried the Mayo where I Dr and theysay their Drs are not taking new patients as they fro not have enough Drs.. It is so frustrating when you have gone there for the original diognoisis. I feel abandoned and hope some one has exercises to help with anxiety.