Question 1

will my gerd ever go away? had it for over 2 years on and off but its gradually getting worse. ive tried everything. ppis, lifestyle changes, diet, but it keeps coming back and affecting my quality of life. any advice?

Accepted Answer

: I assume you're treated and followed by a gastroenterologist.  You may have nonacid reflux.  Perhaps a second opinion by a gastroenterologist with a special interest in GERD, most likely at a department of gastroenterology at a university hospital near you, would be worthwhile.

Question 2

how long can it take for gerd to go away?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Every individual is different in which what frequency that the have gerds. If you have a paraesophagael hernia or sliding hiatal hernia, you may have freq1uent gerds. Some individuals only get gerds with tomato products or spicy foodws. Others may have helicobacter pylori (h. Pylori) which may give them frequent gerds. A upper endoscopy(egd) may be necessary to determine source of gerds.

Question 3

can gerd go away or will it stay with you for good?

Accepted Answer

It is chronic: Gerd is caused by a weal muscle in the lower esophagus, so it is often a life long illness although the heart burn type of symptoms will go away as long as you are taking antacids. But you can give it a try  stopping the medication for a few weeks and see how well you feel. But do make your doctor fully aware of what you are and should actually be doing.

Question 4

does anxiety cause gerd? i don't understand how else i could have developed this. if i fix the anxiety will the gerd go away?

Accepted Answer

No, but: Generally speaking, anxiety does not cause gerd, but anxiety can cause gastrointestinal symptoms that mimic gerd. To the extent that a person's gerd-like symptoms are not truly due to gerd, but due to anxiety, they are likely to improve with treatment of anxiety. Nevertheless, it's not wise - without having a physician's eval - to assume that any physical symptom is due to a psychological cause.

Question 5

can gerd make you feel like something is stuck in your chest? i feel the sensation like something is stuck there and not sure if this a common reflux symptom. and if so, does it go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

: Yes GERD can give you that symptom. Most of the time this resolves. But try OTC omeprazole or gelusel / peptobismol as needed

Question 6

i developed gerd while pregnant, will it go away after birth?

Accepted Answer

GERD: Maybe yes and maybe no.  If the gerd is totally due to the baby and enlarged uterus and weight gain, then it may go away after delivery and weight loss.

Question 7

what to do if i have a stomach desease called gerd will it ever go away?

Accepted Answer

No: However, there are effective medications that can treat it.

Question 8

can slouched posture, forward head posture, and sitting at a computer all day for years cause gerd? if i fix my posture will the gerd symptoms go away

Accepted Answer

Anything that: Causes increased intra abdominal pressure is bad for gerd.  Nothing is a guarantee, but changing your posture is simple enough--try it, maybe it would help your symptoms, even if it doesn't make it go away completely.  Your posture is probably bad for your back anyway.

Question 9

i have gerd and anxiety from diazepam withdrawal, will it go away?

Accepted Answer

Diazepam: If tapering was done gradually, yes the symptoms will subside over time. Also, discuss with your prescribing doctor other alternatives to treat anxiety without worsening your gerd symptoms.

Question 10

did slight workout yest after year of lazeing in bed due to anx and gerd. i feel ext nasues n had hard time sleeping is this norm n will it go away?

Accepted Answer

The episode you: Describe would not be unusual for someone with curd and anxiety also has a state of being totally deconditioned. Please see your family doctor and get worked up for appropriate gerd treatment which may need to be aggressive in your case. Make sure also that the anxiety is aggressively treated including psychotherapy and ensure that you work with physical therapist due to your deconditioned state before you attempt exercising. Best wishes.

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Will my gerd ever go away? had it for over 2 years on and off but its gradually getting worse. ive tried everything. ppis, lifestyle changes, diet, but it keeps coming back and affecting my quality of life. any advice?

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How long can it take for gerd to go away?

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Can gerd go away or will it stay with you for good?

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Does anxiety cause gerd? i don't understand how else i could have developed this. if i fix the anxiety will the gerd go away?

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Can gerd make you feel like something is stuck in your chest? i feel the sensation like something is stuck there and not sure if this a common reflux symptom. and if so, does it go away on its own?

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I developed gerd while pregnant, will it go away after birth?

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What to do if i have a stomach desease called gerd will it ever go away?

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Can slouched posture, forward head posture, and sitting at a computer all day for years cause gerd? if i fix my posture will the gerd symptoms go away

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I have gerd and anxiety from diazepam withdrawal, will it go away?

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Did slight workout yest after year of lazeing in bed due to anx and gerd. i feel ext nasues n had hard time sleeping is this norm n will it go away?

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