this discussion was so helpful. i have tummy problems too and most of the time in causes my anxiety to build up. i guess i really have to get maalox... ugh!

I am so thrilled and relieved to know others have these issues. I have actually cut short my panic attacks just by reminding myself that my symptoms of panic-pronounced and faster heartbeat and sometimes a little feeling of pain in my chest simply means I have to burp. The minute I burp, all symptoms resolve. I was really happy to discover this because before, the symptoms lead me to a full-blown panic attack and even went to the ER twice in the past.
I also use rescue remedy and it always works for me.

i've been going through this for the past week now. it feels like im having a heart attack w chest and throat pains -- and then i get dizzy and air hungry -- like every breath i'm not getting enough oxygen. This is usually when the panic kicks in.

I've learned to cope with it with deep breaths, more importantly breathing out allllll the way and then breathing in and holding for 7 secs then out again. Usually after a couple breaths I can feel the oxygen coming back into my lungs and I can calm down. Hope this helps someone.

I hope this goes away soon!

** make sure to breath out and hold your breath until you feel your body hungry for oxygen before you breath in through your nose

cheers

yes it does - happens to me all the time - your doc knows nothing and you arent insane !

I'm sure i could belch for the Guinness book of world records, all i have to do is get nervous and i'm off!

In my opinion they are absolutely related. When I get panicky the first thing I do is I have to run to the bathroom. It's different for everyone but that's where it gets me!

You're not insane. Our bodies do weird things when we are anxious and panicky. Most people experience irregular heart beats irregularly with anxiety and panic and the stress of all that can cause an upset stomach, which in turn can cause the gas problems.

omg!!! i am with u all the way with this one. whenever i have indigestion or trapped gas, my heart pounds and i feel like i can't take in a deep breath. of course a panic attack ensues probably causing me to take in more air. once i finally relax, i let out a huge or several huge burps and then i feel relieved. gas makes my heart pound too! i wondering if i should try a proton pump inhibitor or beano to reduce gas production because i always feel like i have trapped gas in my chest and have to burp. haven't tried either yet but i foresee doing it soon. thanks for posting this!