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Severe Anxiety Gas/Burps/Heartburn
I am having extremely debilitating anxiety right now. Mild chest discomfort but I focus in on it so much that it becomes unbearable. I am always aware of my heartbeat and like above I focus in to it where it just drives me insane. I am expereincing undescribable levels of discomfort and I just dont understand whats wrong with me. My heart rate throughout the day is 90-100 bpm resting, and it shoots up even when I do simple tasks such as walking. Ive been to a cardiologist and they did several tests and said everything was there and in working order but my pictures were "blurry" so that definately just increased my anxiety 10 fold. A long with this, I was told to wear a hear monitor for a month which did nothing except increase it even more, and I did not even wear the monitor in the end. The strangest symptons though are just constant vibrations or movements in my intestinal area, bad heart burn, bad gas, and a feeling like I have to burp but just cant. Im hoping that my heart is fine and the feelings are just from my focusing on it too much, but I just dont know. Can anyone relate to this? Its been 3 months and I cant even sleep anymore.
Hello people... I wish i knew this website was here 7 years ago when i had a pacer/defib implanted... all i did was feel for my heartbeat.... couldnt even walk to the mailbox... i am 26 now... i still struggle with annoying irregularities that have remained bothersome... but i have learned to live with my affliction... to those of you struggling.. go get some zoloft and take short walks every day.... the worst part is the stomach problems... but i found with a better diet and light exercise the symptoms are less intense.. the mind is a powerful machine capable of disabling the strongest of wills... dont let your life become wasted.... enjoy life and always think of the world as a gift... i was 19 when my freedom was robbed from me... no longer could i just take off and run without a care... but i also made it worse by jailing my mind and focusing on a heartbeat that would go into v tach even as i sat or rested... i know i thought i was the only one in the world with my affliction when first diagnosed.... so if you feel alone and need some advice.. feel free to email me at ***@****... i have had anxiety so intense that i could not walk down the hall.. but through the years i built up resolve and actually last year i played in a basketball league!!! not bad for a guy with sudden death syndrome.... i had to be taken to the hospital during the second half of my teams final game of the season which was scary... my heart went into a rhythm of 148ish and stayed for probably 40 mins... pretty scary but .... the reason i write is because i felt like every one thought i was crazy and i dont want any one else to feel that way..... please dont be scared to email q's.... anxiety and depression are worse than any affliction and can be overcome... the body is weak but the spirit is boundless...
I have that same problems, serve chest pressure, bloating, gas, and it seems like I can ever get it out. Which always seems to bring on a attack because you feel like your hear is stopping.. Its so "nice" to know that i'm not only one. If you woud like to talk pls email me
I have been having these symptoms on and off for the past couple of months, but the past week they have been consistent. I am constantly worrying about having a heart attack, all I do is burp. I even went to the doctor the other day to make sure I wasn't going to die. She listened to my heart and told me it was fine, but I really am not convinced. I have recently started having EXTREMELY bad anxiety, I've always kinda had a problem with it but since starting at a college that I don't want to be at in a major that is very stressful, I have had panic attacks, crying fits, and the thought of impending death over my head. It is starting to affect my everyday life, and that scares me to no end. I have been chugging Maalox for the past 5 days, as well as a twice daily Xantac 150 that the doctor gave me to try. None of this really helps, and the more I think about it, the worse it becomes.
I'm trying to make changes in my life to relieve stress, I'm most likely leaving school to get a job/live at home and save money. Also, I want to try to get involved in things that keep my mind off of the anxiety, as well as getting a prescription and going to therapy. This website is the first that I have found that is helpful to me, and reading about others like me makes me feel a bit better. Any tips for relief that have helped you? I would appreciate all the help that I can get, I'm sick of this consuming my life.
I'm trying to make changes in my life to relieve stress, I'm most likely leaving school to get a job/live at home and save money. Also, I want to try to get involved in things that keep my mind off of the anxiety, as well as getting a prescription and going to therapy. This website is the first that I have found that is helpful to me, and reading about others like me makes me feel a bit better. Any tips for relief that have helped you? I would appreciate all the help that I can get, I'm sick of this consuming my life.
Hi,
Although it is terrible and may be easily associated with heart, you should remember that heartburn is NOT a heart disease. It is caused by regurgitation of gastric acid. I have it, too. Maybe you have a sensitive stomach or gastritis (something very common which I have, too, don't worry) and your anxiety just contributes to it. Heart rate 90-100 even doesn't mean tachycardia (it is abouve 100). So again - don't worry. It seems your heart is healthy. However, those heartburn symptoms contribute to your anxiety, so I think it is good idea to check your stomach and ask your doctor to give you something for it to help you feel more comfortable.
I personally prefer to eat smaller meals and less sweet which diminishes the heartburn to some degree.
All the best wishes ...
Although it is terrible and may be easily associated with heart, you should remember that heartburn is NOT a heart disease. It is caused by regurgitation of gastric acid. I have it, too. Maybe you have a sensitive stomach or gastritis (something very common which I have, too, don't worry) and your anxiety just contributes to it. Heart rate 90-100 even doesn't mean tachycardia (it is abouve 100). So again - don't worry. It seems your heart is healthy. However, those heartburn symptoms contribute to your anxiety, so I think it is good idea to check your stomach and ask your doctor to give you something for it to help you feel more comfortable.
I personally prefer to eat smaller meals and less sweet which diminishes the heartburn to some degree.
All the best wishes ...
Hi,
I tell you what, no doubt that most of us have had the same symptoms here. Mine started 7 years ago when too much stress started my problems. Having all these symptoms and having muscle pains, anxiety attacks chess pains........, I personally can suggest a few techniques that will help you overcome or reduce your problems. Keep in mind, you must make this a habit in your life, and not just implement it for a short time to get rid or reduce your stress. 1. Make sure, the issues you are having are not medical complications, get it check out and if (most likely it will) all your tests come back normal then: 2. Understand that you have an anxiety problem. Know that the more you think negative and the more you think you are going to die, the worst the anxiety is going to get. 99% of the problems that we have or think about are in our heads and will never happen. You will die, when your time is here, no matter what. The more you worry, the worst your anxiety is going to get. 3. Reduce the stress in your life. Find out, what or who is causing stress in your life and try to avoid it. 4.. Meditate 20 minutes a night. Focus on your breathing. Relax your body. 5. Exercise every night for 40 minutes. Treadmill, bicycle, etc... I don't recommend group activities for a while until you stop or reduce your attacks. Exercising alone for a while will gain your confidence. Also note, if you exercise and your heart beat has jumped to 120-130 and you don't have any complications, most likely your heart is fine!!!. 6. Stretch. and walk around at work. Every hour, take 5 minutes and get up, walk and do a little stretch. It will help a lot. 7. Eat healthy. 8. Get a message at least once every 2 weeks. ( I get it once a week). It will relax you. 9. Talk positive to yourself. Brain is extremely powerful. If you have to fool it, do it. Train it, and convince it that everything is good. Focus on the good things you have in your life and do things that make you happy. Think about when you were healthy and bring those thoughts back to your mind. 10. When anxiety hits, acknowledge it, talk to yourself, calm yourself down. Think of it as a symptom or allergic reaction. Remember that when you exercised, everything was fine and your heart is ok and do what ever you have to do to distract yourself. Just like anything else, once you go through an attack and you don’t panic, it will become a habit, and you will gain more confidence. Its all in your head!! Remember, its very hard to die!! These steps will help you, get your life back and live a healthy life. If nothing else, it gives you some tasks and things to look forward too. It will busy up your schedule and help you gain confidence. Most doctors don't understand your problem because they have not lived through what we have experienced. Again, get all your test done, if they all come back normal follow these steps. I am trying to put together a hands on self help book to help people with anxiety, and I hope that I can help people overcome their problems. if i can help you, email me at emailmikeshah at yahoo dot come. I wish all of you the best.
I tell you what, no doubt that most of us have had the same symptoms here. Mine started 7 years ago when too much stress started my problems. Having all these symptoms and having muscle pains, anxiety attacks chess pains........, I personally can suggest a few techniques that will help you overcome or reduce your problems. Keep in mind, you must make this a habit in your life, and not just implement it for a short time to get rid or reduce your stress. 1. Make sure, the issues you are having are not medical complications, get it check out and if (most likely it will) all your tests come back normal then: 2. Understand that you have an anxiety problem. Know that the more you think negative and the more you think you are going to die, the worst the anxiety is going to get. 99% of the problems that we have or think about are in our heads and will never happen. You will die, when your time is here, no matter what. The more you worry, the worst your anxiety is going to get. 3. Reduce the stress in your life. Find out, what or who is causing stress in your life and try to avoid it. 4.. Meditate 20 minutes a night. Focus on your breathing. Relax your body. 5. Exercise every night for 40 minutes. Treadmill, bicycle, etc... I don't recommend group activities for a while until you stop or reduce your attacks. Exercising alone for a while will gain your confidence. Also note, if you exercise and your heart beat has jumped to 120-130 and you don't have any complications, most likely your heart is fine!!!. 6. Stretch. and walk around at work. Every hour, take 5 minutes and get up, walk and do a little stretch. It will help a lot. 7. Eat healthy. 8. Get a message at least once every 2 weeks. ( I get it once a week). It will relax you. 9. Talk positive to yourself. Brain is extremely powerful. If you have to fool it, do it. Train it, and convince it that everything is good. Focus on the good things you have in your life and do things that make you happy. Think about when you were healthy and bring those thoughts back to your mind. 10. When anxiety hits, acknowledge it, talk to yourself, calm yourself down. Think of it as a symptom or allergic reaction. Remember that when you exercised, everything was fine and your heart is ok and do what ever you have to do to distract yourself. Just like anything else, once you go through an attack and you don’t panic, it will become a habit, and you will gain more confidence. Its all in your head!! Remember, its very hard to die!! These steps will help you, get your life back and live a healthy life. If nothing else, it gives you some tasks and things to look forward too. It will busy up your schedule and help you gain confidence. Most doctors don't understand your problem because they have not lived through what we have experienced. Again, get all your test done, if they all come back normal follow these steps. I am trying to put together a hands on self help book to help people with anxiety, and I hope that I can help people overcome their problems. if i can help you, email me at emailmikeshah at yahoo dot come. I wish all of you the best.
I'm glad I found this forum. I've suffered through heartburn for many years now since 1998. It has been especially bad the last week. Right now, I'm up at 2:30 am, unable to sleep. My symptoms get worse at night preventing sleep. In the past, I have tried seeing a Psychiatrist who treated me with drugs. I then went to a social worker who helped me deal with the symptoms and then divert my attention away from them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy works wonders for those opposed to long term medications. My gastroenterologist has me on a PPI. However, I am concerned about the long term effect of taking 30mg Prevacid daily for over 10 years. This cannot be good for the body. This latest bout has me considering one of the new surgical procedures to sew up the hiatal hernia and add elasticity to the LES. Does anyone have any experience with surgical intervention?
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