it sounds like you're already making yourself sick on top of your physical ailments, hon.

my father was one of the healthiest people i know... until he got a job that was far too stressful for any human being and developed a bleeding ulcer which gives him problems even 10 years later. i think he has acid reflux disease, as well. i think it's important that people do what they can to take good care of their GI health because it seems so closely related to anxiety and anxiety disorders.

i've never taken lexapro, but i've heard really good things about it. i would try it with an open mind and see where it takes you. i think it's obvious you're in all kinds of pain now and the worst that can happen is that the pill won't make a damn bit of difference. please give it a show and trust your docs.

good luck and be gentle with yourself,
ghost