Anxiety and GERD (acid reflux): What do you do that helps?

Hi @lvon I thought of another little tool for a stress reliever for you. It’s pretty therapeutic and calming. I’ve been doing this for a number of years and find it’s a relaxing way to refocus my thoughts. It’s called Neurographic art. Here’s a little tutorial I found that gives the theory behind it and also a quick ‘how to’.

Apple cider vinegar and lemon juice should be avoided by people with Gerd to keep inflammation down.

Surgery seemed to help but GERD returned. After problem returned. I went to a local gastroenterologist who tested me for food intolerances with the hydrogen breath test. I needed the surgery but wish I had also been informed of my food intolerances which contributed to the problem.

Lori, yes I defenetly will be doing this exercise and will post my results. I am challenging fellow followers to try.Thank you

That’s awesome! We may have to move this over into another group. I think this would be a great place to inspire others!
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/art-for-healing/
Would you mind posting your comment and exercise in there?

I can.

Hi, My brother had severe reflux issues. His gastroenterologist in Los Angeles told him to use flax seed daily (i.e. in smoothies for example). My brother said it worked really well and he no longer has acid reflux issues. Has anyone else heard of doing the flax seed thing??

Definitely work a try.

Find a hobby you get passionate about. I find internal peace in nature. I took up gardening- growing and caring for flowers and other plants. I was dealing with stress on multiple levels and found I could glory in what God had created for us. My troubles melted away in time by simply being overwhelmed by our beautiful world. The exercise will physically tire the body making sleep more sound. I could think about my next gardening project laying in bed at night instead of other issues I had no control over. You need to change what your mind focuses on.

Hi! I can not speak to the anxiety as my husband has been on a variety of meds and nothing seems to work. But I have acid reflux and what works for me is Omeprazole, once in the morning before eating anything for at least 30 min. If I do not take it I have bad heartburn by afternoon. As long as I take it there is no reflux. I do not limit things like caffeine or chocolate or acid foods like tomatoes. Once in a great great while I may have some heartburn anyways and 3 Tums takes care of it. I am determined to keep it at bay- my mom had a hiatus hernia that caused her reflux and it eventually ate a hole in her esophagus resulting in surgery and having a tiube for liquid food through her side- I am not going to allow that to be my fate. It is worth the fight. I wish you the best in finding solutions.