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Anxiety and GERD (acid reflux): What do you do that helps?
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jun 7, 2022 | Replies (55)Comment receiving replies
I believe I asked this question not too long ago. I’ve been on Nexium for years 40 mg a day. Once in awhile I would take it twice a day if my acid reflux would act up. Per my primary dr. Then my psychiatrist told me to always take it twice a day. Anxiety produces more acid reflux. A surgeon switched it to Protonix twice a day. It helped but I believe it gave me more anxiety and depression. My husband and I looked up side effects and it can give you anxiety and depression. Read PPIs tend to do that. Also long term use isn’t good either. Does anyone experience those side effects or have comments. Thank you.
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I took every PPI they make , not long term but just to see if it would help , took Protonix and Delxiant ( spelling )?? I have chronic Gastritis, class b GERD , Esophagitis, small hiatal hernia, diverticulosis, IBS-D , small flat polyps on stomach lining. Been to 6 Gastros had over 20 tests in 9 years. Recently Mayo Clinic Jacksonville 3 more tests . I’ve not been on a PPI in 2 years. Unfortunately even though I’ve tried everything holistic, diet eliminations , tested for food allergies ( which I didn’t have ). I got rid of all milk 9 years ago . Low sugar , low dairy , no caffeine, little red meat . I’m still so sick every single day of my life .
I sometimes take .50 mg of Klonipin ( or you can try low dose of Xanax ) for anxiety from all of this .
I live on Ultra Pepto daily and that’s it . No one and nothing can help my symptoms. I pray you get the answers you need . 🙏🙏
flow65, Nexium, Protonix and similar products are anti thiamine factors in addition to others listed in the stuttersence link. The negative effect these have on thiamine impacts the brain, vagus nerve and gut. In addition, these proton pump inhibitors lower mineral absorption such as magnesium which is needed to activate thiamine and vitamin D. The vagus nerve connects the gut to the brain and it also connects to the lower esophageal sphincter. Low activated thiamine causes abnormal activity of the vagus nerve. In the brain low thiamine can result in depression, anxiety, cognitive memory loss, PTSD and others. I encourage you to learn more about thiamine and the other B vitamins as they work better together. The krispin link contains a list of causes of magnesium loss and a formula for daily magnesium. Always consult your health care professional before using any supplement.
http://stuttersense.blogspot.com/2014/08/these-factors-reduce-your-thiamine.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3046018/#:~:text=For%20anxiety%2C%20thiamine%20has%20been,aggression%2C%20headache%2C%20diaphoresis%2C%20and
https://www.eonutrition.co.uk/post/thiamine-deficiency-a-major-cause-of-sibo
https://www.krispin.com/magnes.html
I was on Nexium 40 mg twice a day for years. It really helped me and I didn't notice any side effects. A few years ago I was advised to go off of it because I have osteoporosis and I was told that these drugs can contribute to osteoporosis. I started Famotidine 40 mg twice a day (generic Pepsid). It works, but not as well as my
Nexium used. to. Before Nexium I was in Prilosec and I believe Zantac for a while. I have no side effects from the Famotidine that I am aware of.
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My only side effect of PPI's is severe leg cramps at night. I walk 2 miles a day for exercise which they say gets rid of stress. I also eat a strict low acid diet due to Barrett's esophagus. I take 1 40 mg of Pantaprazole 1/2 hr. before supper. Anxiety causes all kinds of problems.