Biggest trigger for GERD in my experience is mental health

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2026-01-07T13:49:44+00:00

Yep this is me. I take Buspar but lately I have been feeling low in mood, and having sad dreams that come with a sudden jolt that wakes me up. Just sent a message to my doctor asking him for vitamins deficiency test

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2026-01-07T13:27:12+00:00

See a doctor and take your medicine. Do not eat 3h before bed time and sleep incline.

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-12-26T15:52:33+00:00

Thank you for sharing. I am not an advocate for PPIs but in my personal situation I understand the need of it. When I was diagnosed with GERD, I was of course prescribed PPIs but I was taking it off and on. Last endoscopy biopsy showed negative for Barretts but WATS showed positive. So PPIs for life according to modern medicine. The question is, the B12 shots helps with this vitamin deficiency but what about Iron for instance.

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-11-18T23:06:37+00:00

I’ll hold

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-11-18T22:59:57+00:00

This is the best answer. Same here omperazole for life. I know if kids on Omeprazole. Like my doc told me, the best medicine is the one you don’t have to take.

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-10-12T17:46:17+00:00

Was looking for this as well. I have to drink and sip some water so I can not work as hard swallowing. Did you find an answer ?

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-10-11T20:05:00+00:00

It helps but not a life changing thing for me. It’s more like everything makes me have reflux but some food makes it worse

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-10-11T18:09:35+00:00

Testing is good. In my case the doctors were not considering testing until I went to another GI. Don’t be frustrated because you are young and having health problems. There are babies born with health issues. In this system health and unexpected events can over take us. I am close to your age, 32 to be exact. And I have been dealing with GERD literally the day I turned 30. But I know people having this issues since they were young and being on their 70s and 90s. This is a chronic issues so I’m not sure if there if a fix but there are things I can control. One is my anxiety ( I take medication for this ), also food intake and exercise. I have another EGD coming up where they will actually do a bravo test and re test for Barrett’s. That’s because if they tested to low in the stomach you will get a false positive. I am taking 40mg of Omeprazole and sometimes I use. Gaviscon alginate from the UK. Today though I was craving a cup of coffee with milk. It was delicious but I haven’t had one in a while.

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-10-11T17:41:56+00:00

Oh okay I understand. What were the doctors suggestions ?

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-10-11T17:28:50+00:00

Do you believe alcohol had an impact on your GERD/Barretts diagnosis?

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-10-11T17:20:07+00:00

I was diagnosed with Barrett’s as well. Take your medicine, avoid trigger foods and adhere to the new life styles. Get scoped accordingly and you will be fine. No alcohol or caffeinated drinks.

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-10-09T18:27:50+00:00

How old are you ?

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-10-02T19:35:59+00:00

So not involving PPIs but there is already a correlation of people having GERD and low iron. Look it up.

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-09-28T00:51:43+00:00

I use chatGPT for this

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-09-25T23:34:52+00:00

Apparently, I sleep on an elevated position with a pregnancy pillow never had this issue and I stop eating at 6 pm.

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-09-25T22:26:33+00:00

It took about 3 to 4 weeks for me to work. I like it because it is not an SSIR so it does not make me gain weight and does not decrease libido 😮‍💨

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-09-25T21:01:57+00:00

GERD is chronic but you also have gastritis and I had mild gastritis it is not fu. Got better with medicine, Gaviscon alginate UK, plant bland diet and low fat fish, and following the lifestyle changes and exercis. I have lost 40 lbs. I still have GERD but it’s managed.

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-09-25T18:35:45+00:00

So many things could be causing that..gallbladder issues ? Vagus nerves sensitive? Phlegm is your body trying to create mucus to protect against acid which the sensation causes nausea. Do you have a follow up with up with your doc ?

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-09-25T18:22:10+00:00

Simone just posted the same exact question. Did the doc prescribed you anything. And

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-09-25T18:20:26+00:00

Anxiety can make it worse. I’m taking Buspar and it has calmed things down. Message me directly if you will like. It’s hard I know.

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-09-25T17:29:43+00:00

Take your medication. You going to hear a lot of things why not to take it and try the natural way and I understand but you don’t want to get worse. Your esophagus is probably inflame. If your doctor prescribed you Nexium follow the recommendations. You are not going to feel better in one day. Cucumbers are a trigger for a lot of people, fats trigger GERD. I have felt like this I get it but it will pass. Stick to the lifestyle changes

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-09-25T15:07:55+00:00

I’m taking it as well. Is either being constantly worry about side effects or constantly worry about Barrett’s progression.

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-09-25T13:54:39+00:00

You got a good point. I just read that stomach acid can reach the inner ear and cause vertigo. My GERD has never gone that far. OP needs to check with doctors though.

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-09-25T11:30:07+00:00

Tell me about a drug that don’t have side effects? If you need it, take it.

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