ok about 6 months ago i has a panic attack for the first time in my life i went to the ER because my heart was beating at 160 a sec after i got in the ER for about 15 mins it droped down to 128 and he said i had a panic attack so ever since then i have allways ben very stressed out , the worst thing that is bothering me is my throat or neck allways gets tight and puffy now i went to the doctor and he said i could have stress problem but when he felt my neck he said i could have thyroid problem so i will be taking the tests soon , but i allways seem to have a heart rate of 111 all the time so could this be stress ? i allways worry about choking and i find it hard to swollow thanks for your help

hi
I have GAD (genralized anxiety disorder).
Which started off with me having a virus..then panic attacks now GAD.
I too was tested for my thyroid..and it acually was swollen at one point too.
As my doctor explained to me..some viruses can cause thyroid swelling.
It's great that you are having your checked..as it is best to rule out all causes.But in my case thats not what was wrong.Let us know how it goes..and if it is your Thyroid..there is a great thyroid board here with lots of helpfull people.Hang in there ;)

to rockers, dont fear panic attacks as they cant harm you and if you get any more, theres no need to go to the ER

get some books and tapes on relaxation and stress managment, try to ignore your heart