Health anxiety sufferer please help

Szabo246

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Joined : Sep 2017

Posts : 875

Posted 11/3/2020 3:11 AM (GMT -5)

Hi guys I was hoping someone can help. So I suffer with health anxiety and have recently been experiencing a burning g sensation king is below the sternum as well as burping and regurgitating food.

I am booked in for an endoscope for early new year and I’m just so worried they will find something horrific. I’m worried I will gag through the whole thing. The idea of it just scares me so much.

I’ve had heartburn before that eventually subsided. This episode has been going on for about a week now. I know nothing about what I should shouldnt eat/ triggers/ what it could be etc.

Any advice/ Reassurance would Be hugely appreciated

SharonZ

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Joined : Mar 2014

Posts : 3185

Posted 11/3/2020 7:34 AM (GMT -5)

Hi Szbo246:

There is a pinned sticky at the top of this thread which will help you with what your diet should be, and also some experiences from other members that are very helpful. I understand your health anxiety, so keep in mind that your anxiety can cause/make your symptoms seem worse. Most people are slightly sedated during the procedure, and don't remember anything going on. Make sure you remember to really chew your food before swallowing. You might want to take something like an O-T-C Pepcid before bedtime for the burning sensation. Since you have recovered from your symptoms before, there probably isn't anything serious going on - and the endoscopy will enable your doctor with your aftercare.

Good Luck, Sharon

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