Question 1

why does gad cause my stomach to be so tight and wake me every morning and start the anxiety cycle all over again? any otc med might help??

Accepted Answer

No OTC med: There are no non-prescription meds that reliably treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).  In addition to tranquilizers such as Lorazepam (listed on your profile), there are also buspirone (Buspar) &amp; the SSRI antidepressants, which treat GAD &amp; are non-addictive.  They are not OTC.  Psychotherapy can help as well.

Question 2

can gad cause my stomach to always feel tight when i wake up in the am? the tightness then starts the anxiety to start again and more anxiety

Accepted Answer

Yes: Think of an SSRI in addition to your Ativan (lorazepam)

Question 3

why does gad cause my stomach to feel so tight when i wake in the am? is there a physical reason for this?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety impacts : People in berried ways like in the tightness you describe in your body, anxious thoughts and/or a combination of both.  There are many reasons that you wake up with this tightness like  bad dreams, fears about the day, or 
issues you miss by focusing on 
your stomach.  Talking can help you sort out some of,the causes and ways to manage your morning tension.

Question 4

i have problems sleeping at night especially on a full stomach. i wake up gasping for air and heart racing. also a tightness in my chest. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Sleep Apnea/Asthma: Your symptoms are suspicious for a condition called sleep apnea which happens when your breathing pattern is disrupted during sleep.  Also, asthma can present in a similar manner.  Sleep apnea is usually associated with overweight patients and asthma is normally associated with wheezing.  Luckily, both are easily treatable, see your primary care doctor for treatment options.

Question 5

when i wake up my stomach feels really tight and hurts?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: These symptoms are fairly non-specific.  One consideration is that you may be more sensitive to acid in the morning.  Try an over the counter acid suppressive agent before bedtime to see if your symptoms improve.  If they persist please seek medical evaluation.

Question 6

why do i feel stiff and my stomach feels tight in the morning when i wake up?

Accepted Answer

More information : What feels stiff? Do you have joint swelling? How long does the stiffness last? Do you have nausea, vomiting or symptoms with eating? Have you had changes in weight or stool?

Question 7

what could be causing a tightness in my stomach which wakes me up every morning?

Accepted Answer

Tightness: Anxiety could be a reason. So can gastritis or esophageal spasm due to reflux. However to be complete, I would advise you to talk to your physician to determine the cause of it.

Question 8

what might be causing a tightness in my stomach every am and sometimes am sweating as i am waking up?
thank you for you advise!

Accepted Answer

Am sweating: Morning sweating &amp; tightness in stomach can be due to anxiety, GI issues, heart issues, cancer. Have you lost weight without trying recently? Consult with us to help us guide you to good health.

Question 9

can anxiety cause my stomach to feel very tight and anxious and cause me to wake up in the morning? i also feel like adrenaline is rushing thru me?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, these are common symptoms of anxiety.  It sounds like your anxiety needs to be treated with therapy and/or additional medication.

Question 10

why do i wake up with a tight chest and phleghmy cough every morning?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Sounds like bronchits or perhaps some type of allergic symptoms.

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I have GAD and every night I wake up with my stomach soo tight and makes me feel soiooo

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Why does gad cause my stomach to be so tight and wake me every morning and start the anxiety cycle all over again? any otc med might help??

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Can gad cause my stomach to always feel tight when i wake up in the am? the tightness then starts the anxiety to start again and more anxiety

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Why does gad cause my stomach to feel so tight when i wake in the am? is there a physical reason for this?

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I have problems sleeping at night especially on a full stomach. i wake up gasping for air and heart racing. also a tightness in my chest. any ideas?

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When i wake up my stomach feels really tight and hurts?

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Why do i feel stiff and my stomach feels tight in the morning when i wake up?

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What could be causing a tightness in my stomach which wakes me up every morning?

A member asked:

What might be causing a tightness in my stomach every am and sometimes am sweating as i am waking up? thank you for you advise!

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Can anxiety cause my stomach to feel very tight and anxious and cause me to wake up in the morning? i also feel like adrenaline is rushing thru me?

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Why do i wake up with a tight chest and phleghmy cough every morning?

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