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GAS GAS GAS!!

mistigale
mistigale
Does anyone else's anxiety give them perpertual flatulence?
For the last week I have had severe gas and it is so embarrasing.
I feel like a ticking time bomb.
jb143581
jb143581
Yes, it has done the same thing to me. However, your anxiety could be the cause of a specific gastrointestinal disorder known as GERD or commonly called Acid Reflux Disease. I was diagnosed with this at the very exact same time my anxiety was diagnosed. For some people, GERD causes chronic/frequent heartburn that is brought on by anxiety. For others like me, it causes us to have severe gas. I would see a doctor and see if you have GERD. GERD is commonly treated by many former prescription drugs that one may now buy over-the-counter. I recommend Prilosec OTC. I had no luck with the Prevacid OTC, then theres another one out there also over-the-counter. I forget the name of it though, but it comes in a large white capsule.
cristledreamz
cristledreamz
yes, my anxiety and stomach woos are closely connected. if it's just gas, gas-x works quite well.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I too suffer with indigestion a Acid reflux, this is only a new thing to me I've had anxiety on and off for yrs
deleted_user
deleted_user
Check your diet and practice the process of elimination. There may be one food that is really irritating you. If you are female, it may also correlate to your menstrual cycle (something to keep track of).

Also add pro-biotics to your diet. It will keep your colon working at it's best .

I wish you well. I had a bad case of gas once so I researched what is normal (23-26 times a day). If you have more than that, speak to a doctor. Taking digestive enzymes before you eat can also eliminate the bloating and flatulence.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I just read my post and when I stated practice the process of elimination I meant crossing off certain foods - not number 2-LOL!!!

Although that is a good thing actually :-)
mistigale
mistigale
@kacc- That was funny....made me chuckle. I knew what you meant.

Thank you everyone. I really need to keep track of what I am eating and know I need to eat better. I was doing so good, but then when my anxiety is acting up I want junk food and it starts my bad habits all over again.
In one of my other post someone suggested trying to eliminate certain foods and see if that helps. I am going to try it.
Thanks again.....
deleted_user
deleted_user
omg I am almost in tears laughing after reading that LOL

needed that chuckle myself ;)

I hope ya'll can pull err put a finger on it.....*ok shoot me I couldnt help myself :)

thx, have a great day....me...I think i am regretting making a pot of chili to eat on all week...