Acid reflux very bad it's effecting my life.

[Purple_haze51]

Hi I'm new to this group I've been suffering with reflux since 2002 it's been getting worser now since the virus I have alot of anxiety and health anxiety I constantly worrying about the virus or something happing to me and my family . I'm having this burning tighteness in my throat into my chest . I feel like I can't breathe .it feels like something is stuck in throat I'm constantly clearing my throat it feels really dry and sore I drink water it doesn't help it I'm taking medicine for the relfux but nothing's helping me I'm scared to eat I can't sleep please can someone help me .

[HappyD34]

Welcome to the group, I thought I was the only one. Please let me reassure you that you aren’t the only one feeling the way you do. I am a worrier too , big time but let me tell you that with help from friends and family you’ll be fine. I used to clear my throat a lot and ended up with a hoarse voice, griping stomach and most of all what I thought were knots or tension in between my shoulder blades. I was constantly moving my arms and massaging my neck. Turns out it’s all related to acid reflux. Chat with your GP, he/she may refer you for an endoscopy, a camera which goes down your throat so they can see what’s going on in there. It’s not pleasant at all but at least you get to know what’s happening and get the right medication. Don’t suffer in silence , chat to your doctor and tell them how you feel. Anxiety kicks of the old stomach juices so it’s like a roundabout- it’s learning how to control it. I’m still learning, and trust me i get real down days too but I had to change my diet and upped my exercise. Good luck xx

[Purple_haze51 in reply to HappyD34]

Yes I've been getting pain in my left shoulder and arm and neck I keep thinking I'm having a heatattack is acid reflux that is causing the pain my arms neck memicking a heart attack cause I keep going to hospital and just keep getting told in ok nothing is wrong with me.😥

[HappyD34 in reply to Purple_haze51]

Acid reflux can make you feel really poorly. Maybe write down all the things you eat and drink and any stress that you have. If you can find out what causes your acid then that’s a great start. Have a read on here about acid reflux , some really good information. Good luck

[The_OPA Administrator]

Hello we are sorry to hear of your problems, please check out the attached link and we do hope it helps in some way.

opa.org.uk/awareness.html

[diww1]

I really feel for you .. I have similar and have reactions to drugs ..so it's hard to manage it .. what drugs are you on that you mentioned aren't helping you x

[Purple_haze51]

I'm sorry your going through the pain too☹️I was taking protonics but it started making my stomach hurt so bad so I quit taking them so I don't know what else to do I've taken everything there is out there nothing works for me ☹️