Gerd, asthma, and panic attacks

February 28, 2008

I too suffer with GERD and asthma as well as panic attacks. I have been

doing a lot of research and have found that they can all go hand in hand. I

had my gallbladder out in 1984 and I now have what they call bile gastritis

which can trigger panic attacks.

I know that it has become worse in the past year since I have put on an

extra 20lbs. I am going through menopause which doesn't help, in fact it

seems to make it worse. Any suggestions

Linda

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assisipittrice

2/26/2008 7:01:17 AM

Re: Excessive phlegm in throat

When I had problems with GERD (reflux) this would happen as soon as I

would lie down to go to bed. It annoyed me and my husband went

crazy. First I took an acid reducer but then I decided that was not

the root of the problem. I now stop eating earlier in the evening (3

hours before bed), I have reduced my portion sizes so my stomach is

not so full, and I have lost 50 pounds. If you are overweight,

reflux is a possible problem.

But, I also found this happens from asthma. When I got an albuterol

inhaler, I found my problem was solved in 15 minutes. Now I have to

figure out what is causing the asthma so I can eliminate the source

of that problem. It is not my bedding.

Good luck figuring it out and I hope others have plenty of advice for

you. My doc said it was post nasal drip and shrugged his shoulders

and nothing was done for over 5 years. That was no answer. GERD is

easy to do something about with diet. Asthma is not quite as easy

and I have found I need pharmaceutical intervention unfortunately.

But, I can stop clearing my throat and go to sleep. When my cat

died, it got better so I am thinking I was allergic to her hair. I

dust meticulously. Just some allergy related ideas.

Nancy

, " maryboyd4 "

<purplegirlmary wrote:

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> Any ideas on how to deal with- I contantly have to clear my throat

> Thanks

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