Can anxiety make Gerd worse?

[jzak423]

I also suffer from slight agoraphobia with panic attacks. I started taking Lexapro in June and my anxiety got bad for a week while I adjusted to the meds. I lost over 19lbs in under 2 weeks because I couldn't eat a thing. I've learned meditation and other relaxation skills. I'd get you panic issues under control and the GERD problems will dissapear as well. I'm back to eating what I want when I want....... on a bad note, I did put those 19lbs back on

[Outlaw1979]

was the gerd pretty bad before you got the anxiety under control..

side effects last roughly a week?

[Casey2]

I also have panic attacks and anxiety and reflux. I don't know which came first
but what has helped me a lot is lorazapam for nerves. I also take ranitidine, pepto bismol, gaviscon and try not to eat too many carbohydrates. I didn't stay on PPIs because of side effects and they weren't helping much. I don't want to have the surgery if I can get by without it. I know people with anxiety often don't have as good an outcome.
I hope you do all you can to get your panic, anxiety etc. under control before you have surgery. The lexapro may be just what you need along with meditation and relaxation techniques. You may feel so much better that you don't need the surgery. It's a daily struggle and it's hard to do. You are so young and have so many people that need you. I hope you find some relief very soon either with medication or surgery so you can be at peace.

[Outlaw1979]

Casey that hit home I havent had peace in 7 years,and yeah my family needs me kids,and everybody..Im not living im going to give lexapro a shot I heard the surgery outcome isnt good with us anxiety peeople..They told me the Surgeon he tops in Country that anxiety wouldnt affect it..he dont know how i live im freaking disablded..Agoraphobic,and when i feel a symptom I run with it..I pray i find peace..
Thanks for the input guys keep it up i need it..
Outlaw

[jzak423]

I've had a hard time figuring out what came first, the GERD or the anxiety. The anxiety got worse when I started choking on food from my reflux getting out of control. I do know that when my anxiety flares up, so does the heartburn and the trouble eating. I'd definetly see a Dr. about your anxiety and once that is under control it will more then likely make the reflux easier to live with. I feel better then i ever had now that I'm seeking help.