Anonymous
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Scared
I'm getting the worst acid reflux of my life. It's like lava and stabbing pain in my stomach. I'm so scared that it's cancer
rooivyrooivy
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I understand the feeling :( I'm so sorry you're going through it friend.
Mr. DMr. D
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I had a similar experience, after many many test and Dr visits, it turned out to be IBS. Make an appointment with your doctor.
KnoveriaKnoveria
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I’m so sorry this is happening to you. I’ve been dealing with the same thing this past week and it’s not fun. Health stuff is really scary 😞
aerosplashaerosplash
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I've been in a similar boat, it's definitely scary. I'm sorry you're experiencing this. :( <3
evillaevilla
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Im so sorry you’re going through this. My husband has the same thing happen sometimes (not as often anymore) he was diagnosed with gastritis. He has to avoid super spicy and acidic foods.
mfziomfzio
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Hi! If you talk to your doctor they can prescribe you Pepcid which is a super common anti acid pill. I also get acid reflux and it is VERY VERY common. Drinking coffee, eating spicy foods, working out, being pregnant, etc all thing that can cause acid reflux. It’s just a histamine response. Try to focus on things you can control like drinking some warm tea or sitting up straight to help break up the acid. Definitely just message your doctor and let them know about it! There is nothing you need to figure out in this moment just sit with the anxiety and let it be there.
AnonymousAnonymous
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Do you ever get stomach spasms? Or like pain when you touch your stomach? It's panicking me so bad. I'm scared it's cancer I keep googling symptoms
mfziomfzio
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@Anonymous I promise you googling symptoms proves nothing at all. It just keeps giving you more things to worry about. And yes when I get acid reflux my whole stomach like blows up and I shake and get super lightheaded. It is just your body working hard to protect you. If it is something that you’re super anxious about just make a doctor appointment and tell your doctor about your symptoms. I don’t wanna give you reassurance because that isn’t good for ocd and anxiety but from what I’m hearing you have the symptoms of some normal acid reflux! Try some tums or Pepcid and instead of googling symptoms, google ways to improve acid reflux instead. That way instead of worrying about cancer you can do yourself a favor and help the acid reflux go away! Feel better ❤️🩹
AnonymousAnonymous
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@mfzio My doctor prescribed me some anti acid, im just kinda scared to take them. Do you ever also get the reflux while you eat
mfziomfzio
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@Anonymous Taking meds is scary I get it! But don’t you want some relief? Anxiety can also cause acid reflux and acid reflux can cause anxiety. It’s a histamine response so taking what your doctor prescribed you may not be so bad after all. I get acid reflux when I eat spicy things or things that hurt my stomach. I met with a dietitian to see what foods I can cut out and it’s of course all the good foods we wanna eat. I try to just limit gluten and dairy as much as I can but also don’t stop myself from having the foods I want here and there!
AnonymousAnonymous
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@mfzio I stopped gluten completely but if anything I feel even worse lol. I do think im gonna take the antacids but my mom keeps saying they're bad for you
mfziomfzio
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@Anonymous It’s better to take anti acids than have acid reflux tho. Acid reflux isn’t great for your body or heart. I would just do what you feel like would benefit you and help you. Talk to your doctor and even talk to a psychiatrist if you need to as well!
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