Hello, I am writing this as I am awaiting a visit to my GI doctor on Monday but have major health anxiety. I am suffering from random problems which I am not sure are attributed to anxiety or some other issue. First of all, I have had issues belching/stomach for many years and did a barium swallow a couple of years ago that came up negative. As for my current issues, it all started at the end of September when I went on a business trip where I ate and drank like crap the entire time. Upon coming home, I found that I could no longer eat and was having major issues with belching as well as a feeling of strong gas under my throat. So much so that that gas would almost make belch to the point of vomiting. (I do not believe I have ever felt nauseous). I also developed a dry cough which has lasted ever since. The issue lasted for a week and I saw a GI who did not seem all that concerned and put me on Prilosec. For the most part I experienced some symptom relief and regained the ability to eat. Fast forward a few weeks and the one thing I have noticed is that despite being able to eat large portions, I have never really felt hungry. I would occasionally in the morning but that would be it. I also continued to have the pressure feeling under my throat and though not nearly as bad continued to belch a lot. The gas honestly feels like it is preventing me from feeling hungry. I spoke to the GI's office who switched me to Ranitidine and told me to give that a couple of weeks. Fast forward to now, and I am still dealing with a lot of anxiety as Ranitidine has not really done much of anything. I still have issues with gas and belching at the bottom of my throat and I sometimes get pain in that bone that hangs below my sternum as well as occasionally under my left and right ribs.. I have never had any really scary symptoms as I have not lost much weight, no blood or anemia and have never had any issues swallowing. I work out quite a bit which has been a source of solace for me and led me to lose around 5 pounds in 5 weeks. I am not sure if it is related but I have also for the last week had pain on both lower abdominal sides with more of a focus on the right one though again I am not sure if its related to the gym or just anxiety. I wanted to reach out to here as I am just really anxious about my Monday appointment where I am going to push for more testing. I am 99% sure what I have is not going to kill me but I know there is something wrong and was looking for some helpful advice as well as anxiety relief.
For anxiety relief, the best way is to start morning walk and exercise. They help you to break your though chain. But they won’t relive you instantly. But a regular routine will only help .
Maybe you have gastritis/h pylori. Don’t be anxious about your doctor’s appointment because your doctor will try various tests to give you answers. Your doctor is the expert.. When you get a diagnosis, this will help to clear up your anxiety. Getting a diagnosis cured my health worries. Hope in a diagnosis!
My health anxiety cleared up instantly.