Hi everyone! Hope you all feel better than me! I started with heart burn 8 years ago and have had 3 endoscopies the last being 10 months ago. Everything is always normal. (Thankfully) Most of my symptoms are in my throat. Feeling like something stuck or lump feeling, tightness like I'm being choked, cough, sore throat and just very uncomfortable. No medication has worked. Has anyone else experienced this in perimenopause? I should also note that I have SEVERE anxiety which has gotten worse and I'm sure that doesn't help with the reflux. Any comments or ideas what could help would be appreciated!! Thank you!
Yes! I have had severe anxiety and panic most of my life. Heartburn and reflux can cause that, but anxiety can too! I had that feeling non stop when I was in my twenties, and it just came back a few years ago when I entered peri. The only suggestion I can offer is to try to find ways to get your mind off of it. Meditate, walking, reading, anything that you like to do! I have severe health anxiety as well, so I will always focus on something and it makes it worse. That is when I try to start focusing on something else. Sending prayers your way!