I think digestive disturbances could cause panic symptoms

try antacid cures, anxiety can effect the digestive system
alfalfa tablets may also help

digestive system and foods you eat can affect anxiety too.. it could go either way I suppose.

I think that when you are anxious, your colon starts to contract with tension and that contortion is probably causing the gas. I know that when I get nervous I can...em...pass wind a lot. A good remedy, don't know what country you're in but it should be available worldwide, is BACH'S RESCUE REMEDY. It's in a little brown glass bottle, yellow label. Extracts of flowers designed to calm, reassure and comfort. It's in a grape alcohol solution, very pleasant to taste, and a few drops using the dropper under the tongue is all you need. Guaranteed, when I have a panic attack, I am calm in 2 mins. For the colon: try peach or apricot juice - from a health food shop or a Juice Bar. The alkaline in the fruit calms the acid in the colon. Let me know how you get on. Hugs. Di.

P.S. No, you're not insane!

So here is an interesting point....When we are suffering panic we go into flight/fight mode. This means that our blood supply and oxygen increases in some areas, and decreases in others. Our body gets ready for a "tragedy" or "dangerous" event. One of the areas that suffers is our stomach and intestinal tract. It inhibits digestion and normal activities. If this occurs alot, it can really screw with your stomach.
I have always had stomach issues, along with my anxiety/panic disorder. It is all connected!

This is the physiology of the fight or flight response....I am sure most of us can relate to many of these symptoms during an episode.
Acceleration of heart and lung action
Paling or flushing, or alternating between both
Inhibition of stomach and upper-intestinal action to the point where digestion slows down or stops
General effect on the sphincters of the body
Constriction of blood vessels in many parts of the body
Liberation of nutrients (particularly fat and glucose) for muscular action
Dilation of blood vessels for muscles
Inhibition of the lacrimal gland (responsible for tear production) and salivation
Dilation of pupil (mydriasis)
Relaxation of bladder
Inhibition of erection
Auditory exclusion (loss of hearing)
Tunnel vision (loss of peripheral vision)
Acceleration of instantaneous reflexes
Shaking

Hey, thanks folks. Going to try some ideas and it's one less thing to dwell on and/or spend more money on a doc to tell me nothing is wrong.

Wow Nay that is a good list!
Definitely re-assuring to know those symptoms are just anxiety for everyone.

I have had panic attacks for 10+ years, i either think my throat is closing up or I'm having a heart attack. I have gas that like to settle right in the center of my chest which makes it feel like my heart is being squeezed(i.e. pressure) its very uncomfortable. You are definitely not crazy, I'm right there with ya.

YES, YES, mine come together to, I have been taking omeprazole for my girds and acid reflux, and it does help. During my attacks i ofton get gurggling noises in my chest, and experience gas and belching. Yuo are not alone or loosing your mind

This is very common for me. I thought I had something seriously wrong with my stomach and/or heart. went to cardiologist and a gastroentologist. went through every test you can think of. They both couldnt find a problem. They say these symptoms are caused by stress and anxiety. I take a pill for acid reflux and always carry a bottle of tums in my purse. It's crazy how our bodies work. Doing deep breathing when I feel the bloated feeling in my stomach starting seems to keep the other symptoms from turning into a full blown panic.

Doctors SAY it's stress that causes digestive problems but I believe it's the other way around. On days I wake up with acid burning in my throat I also have that fearful feeling for no reason. I take Pepcid AC 20 and 2 hours later all is great. Notice I said Pepcid AC, not Prozac.

There's something that makes me feel like I'm going to lose my mind while my GERD is acting up and it isn't in my mind. Once the acid is minimized I am on cloud 9 all day. It took me months of hell with panic and paranoia to realize that if I can burp enough the anxiety goes away. GERD also makes me sometimes feel like I am having difficulty breathing and sometimes I get really dizzy until the Pepcid kicks in.

Now, on occasion, like tonight (why I'm here), I will get that feeling of panic without the GERD acting up and within minutes I will pass a lot of gas or a bowel movement. Once I pass the gas or pass a bowel movement I feel no more panic.

I pray my posting helps someone because no one in my family understands the irrational fear I have during my episodes. I feel alone and I'm thankful for posts like these. My doctor wouldn't listen to what I know is going on in my body so I don't go to the doctor with these issues anymore.

ur not crazy, i go thru the same thing, the min i try to relax, it almsot feels like my body is vibrating, ive gotten used to that but the feeling i hate the most is when you feel like ur lose complete feeling of ur arm or one of ur legs. the one that is new to me is when i get a tingling sensation on my face. what i do now is take some melatonin then like a half hour later take sleepy time tea with calming herbs. get into bed but i sit up and watch tv. i dont focus on falling asleep. i tell myself to stay up all night but it never works, its like im psyching myself out

in my situation i had severe digestive issues i had all kinds of tests and no issues found finally my doctor told me i had IBS and i left it at that since i have started taking meds to help my anxiety this has gone away. also one symptom of anxity is digestive issues. but i had to research this to feel more comfortable that this is all my stomach problems were .