I am feeling pain in my back and chest. i sometimes get a runny nose but im congested most times when evening time is approaching. I know my aniexty is acting up because im home but what if its not anxiety and its something else. i am scared and worried i am home all the time only go out for groceries 1 or 2 times . my children and i are in full effect of the quarantine. we dont go nowhere or have ppl over. im scared plz give your advice
I often get chest and upper brain pain due to bad reflux etc, I find this is bad when my IBS is bad which flares up with anxiety so they all link together
Thank you! i was really worried
Hi Mandy, Yes, reflux can be worse at night, depending on what you have eaten, or things like caffeine, stress, anxiety, having 4 kids(just kidding but, it is esp..stressful right now) & etc…can cause excess stomach acid, if reflux is severe, laying down can cause aspiration of small amounts of stomach acid(which can cause mild congestion, so an acid reducer may help temporarily or trying an antacid, it might help to try sleeping propped up about 6inches (from the waist up to your head, make a sort of ramp with pillows), if you have medical problems or take other meds, you should ask your DR about using even OTC meds & if it continues you might need a RX but, the runny nose & congestion, can be something else, it could be more than one thing, making it harder to figure out…do you have allergies? A lot of people are using hand sanitizers & cleaners/soaps more often, lotions for dry skin and dry cracked hands…NEW products they didn’t use before…been seeing a lot of mild allergies in people, so something to think about…at night? Have you changed your laundry soap? New scents can cause symptoms or using more bleaches/cleaners, it can irritate the nose & airways…maybe you can figure it out by trying a few things…enjoy this time with your kids, now you have an excuse to be extra silly & do some new fun things!! Good Luck Momma…YOU GOT THIS…Best Wishes:wedding:
Thank you so much! this was one heck of a reply and i love it! mind you i screenshot it so i can use it to cheer me up when im down. stay safe
yes, my comments are novel length lol, So happy to help anytime Good Luck🍀