Trying to cope....

[AnxiousMom]

When I found this site I was dealing with depression and anxiety. Still am, but for different reasons. I have been dealing with a hiatal hernia, likely due to multiple pregnancies. Stuck to a strict diet and felt like a new person. However, then found I had acid reflux. The medications did not agree with me. I don't have heartburn, but I have regular throat irritation which could lead to permanent damage. On top of that, I am concerned the acid will damage my teeth. Problems with dizziness, originally thought to be anxiety related, have been found to be a damaged mitral valve, which has to be repaired. Also dealing with posterior vitreous detachment, which has floaters and flashes of light in my field of vision. Repeated trips to opthamologist to have my eye manipulated in ways I don't want to think about - to make sure there is no retina detachment. I used to be a very independent and productive person, but now I am forced to accept help. Very hard for me to do this.

[happy_kitty]

You may already know this but TUMS antacid is really good for acid reflux, and it doesn’t taste too bad either. I have both reflux and heartburn and it helps a lot, it can also reduce the damage being done by the acid. You may also want to try an enamel strengthening toothpaste since you’re concerned about your teeth.

[crowningglory19]

I'm so sorry to hear this, health issues are tough esp as a Mom. Praying you find answers. Magnesium helps w calming stomach and Pepsid works better for me than tums. The Dr. prescribed for me this Hyoscyamine sulfate that helps a lot too!! It is anti spasmodic an stops the acid reflux. Hope your eye problems go away too! <3

Also, organic whenever I can so my gut bacteria is improved and also pro biotics.