Acid Reflux

[Tweetg]

NEVER HAVE I EVER dealt with Acid Reflux. I've Had one panic attack back in March out of no where, now it seems like I have a thousand problems. But this acid reflux has my chest hurting, burning behind my breast, neck and back pain. It's AWFUL!! I don't get it, I don't feel stressed about anything but I keep having anxiety symptoms

[Hopeful-Tinkerbell]

That’s normal. I have tried everything for acid and Prevacid works best for me. Your nerves have been sensitized. Try finding some relaxation techniques. Anxiety is my normal. I don’t even realize I’m anxious unless I’m in full blown panic. The symptoms are there though. Now you just need to learn to coexist and develop coping skills. It can be done. If you have trouble with it make sure you discuss this with your doctor.

[Ajrea2]

I can absolutely relate to having physical symptoms without feeling stressed or anxious! Physical symptoms are the main cause of my anxiety. I've suffered from heartburn for 11 years and even had a couple upper GIs done and found out I have a hiatal hernia. My chest also hurts and burns All the time. I'm finally learning what to not eat and when to take my meds. Best wishes!

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This sounds very similar to what I am experiencing so I wondered which medications are you taking and when? Also any advice on foods you have found that definitely make it worse? Xxx

[Gambit62]

this is a link to the symptoms of B12 deficiency

pernicious-anaemia-society....

PA is a condition that will lead to B12 deficiency but will also lead to low stomach acidity. The symptoms of low stomach acidity are pretty much the same as the symptoms of high stomach acidity - which includes acid reflux.

If, looking at the symptoms B12 deficiency looks like a possibility I would suggest taking a look at the PAS forum as getting a diagnosis can be difficult as interpreting test results isn't as straight forward as GPs tend to believe.

healthunlocked.com/pasoc