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2001101 tn?1331494740

stomach........ :/

Please help my stomach :( anxiety all day making my stomach ache like im going to be sick. any tips or advice on how to ease a upset stomach caused by anxiety ? pleaaaaassssseee
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2001101 tn?1331494740
Ok i will see about it. last night for instance i had such bad heart burn everytime i moved stuff would shoot up my throat into my mouth ( sorry gross ) it was terrible.....
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Yes, many of us that have anxiety also get indigestion. I'm glad to hear the Pepto, Tums and ice help. You might want to check with your Dr about going on something long term like Prilosec. Maybe for a few weeks to get your stomach under control. If your taking any meds you need to ask if you can take this. You can buy it over the counter.  
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2001101 tn?1331494740
Thank you. i picked up some altoids an gum yesterday. helped a lot. im also finding eating ice or a popsicle helps and tums and pepto pills help as well. does anyone get heartburn ? i dont get it when i my anxiety is in remission but everytime i cycle back i have heartburn an acid reflux symptoms too ? strange
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You might want to try tums, or chewing peppermint gum. I mainly do the peppermint gum for my anxiety related nausea--it has been a lifesaver for as long as I can remember! I think the peppermint really helps, and just the chewing motion keeps you busy doing something, and not so focused on you. Also, I use a heating pad (I find the rice packs work best), and heat it up in the microwave, and then put it on my stomach--this helps as well. Lastly, hot baths help me. I hope you feel better soon!!!!
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2001101 tn?1331494740
Thank you everyone...... i hate the stomach problems. ugh there so aggravating.... i tried the tea. no luck for me but pepto pills hElped a lil bit
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Worrywart73 is right. If you get your anxiety down your stomach problems will get better. Yes, you can get the Pepcid Ac over the counter. You might want to get decaf peppermint tea. Caffeine and make your anxiety worse.  
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Well we meet again lol....i also sufferer from that problem and it does get alot better as the anxiety subsides. Honestly that was one of my biggest problems cuz i had no appetite felt like vommiting and jus felt yucky but as my anxiety got better so did my stomach although i do take nexium daily but i have been on a acid blocker since young age but wen the anxiety was happening it was really bad an the med didnt help as well. IF u get the anxiety better u will notice ur stomach will feel better too. Good luck : ) boy u really do sound jus like me a year ago n makes me have flash backs lol
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I ve a same problem but weneva it's blocked gas it feel like pressure around my heart area n my left side hurts alot
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2001101 tn?1331494740
I have  peppermint altoids but dosent help much. ill try the Tea. pepcid ac ? is that otc ?
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Pepcid AC helps me. So does peppermint tea.
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