lilydilly

Me too Mellyuk, I'm 51 now, and have had reflux for years off and on. Every few years the doctors do a routine test and it has always been good. Sometimes it doesn't even show the reflux or the inflammation, even though it is definitely caused by that.
And I'm always so glad that I have the test, because I think I'm not worried until after it's over, and I've got the all clear again, and I feel like I have my life back.
I used to get every symptom checked out, because I was such a worrier that half the time I'd have a minor bout of reflux, worry about it for weeks, and by doing that, I was actually making it worse.
Do you know what I read the other day on the internet, that has really helped me overcome that scary apprehension about health.? I'll try to explain and hope it helps you a little too.
It said there are 2 types of people. Most people who have a balanced perception of situations, and then people like us who are STRESSORS in a major way. They did a test on 2 types of people. Put a multiple type question in front of them... Like: If you feel a lump on your shin, it means
1] you have bumped it
2] you have been bitten by something
3] you have a malignant tumour of the leg

Guess which one our eyes go to first. Apparently most people just see the first one and accept that as being the probable truth. People like me go straight to "DEATH".
I know that is a rather simplistic view of it, but it just described me so well, that I try to use that to control my anxiety.
Truly, I know of people who have been told they have terminal illness, and they always seemed to be the ones who didn't worry until they found out about it.
And all my life, every symptom I've had has been terminal for sure, and I'm still around.
I'm not making light of your anxiety at all, I just relate to it so well, I wish I could reassure every other worrier, because I know how it can just eat away at your peace and well being.
And I have to convince myself as well, because the doctor has ordered me to have heart tests done next week, just to rule out heart disease because of my symptoms. That is routine too, in the case of reflux like I've been getting because they so closely mimic each other. I know I have reflux going on, but of course, I am convinced now that I also have serious heart disease as well. even though the odds are strongly against it!
Sorry for the long post. And let us know when you get those good results.
Another thing, I'm not a doctor, but I would think if you've had these symptoms for a year, and are gaining weight, it isn't likely to be anything really scary, or you'd have developed other things by now, and it sounds more like your system is out of balance in some way. It still pays to check it all out though, even if the biggest benefit is peace of mind and finding a way to improve your health.

Let us know how you get on and remember there's lots of us worriers out here, and we've been around a long while too.
Kind regards and best wishes
Lily