Weird feeling in chest:/gas/bloating/heartburn/racing heart/ANNOYING!!

tigger2211 · 01-14-2008, 06:51 PM

For the past 2 months, I've barely been able to leave the house because whenever I have gas trapped in my stomach, my heart races and it scares me to death! I've been suffering with anxiety for nearly 10 years now (straight!), so Im VERY familiar with the disorder. I just don't know how to get rid of this gas triggering my heart to explode out of my chest!

I have found a few threads with people suffering from the exact same thing and its helps to know that Im not alone, but I was wondering if anyone else was currently suffering from this and if they have found a "rememdy" to help them LIVE their lives again.

I have developed agoraphobia because Im afraid of having an "episode" outside of the home, where I can't freely lie down or do my "weird rituals" to get rid of it. I had a barium swallow a few years ago and it showed NOTHING (of course). It did subside for months at a time and then BAM, acted up again around the same time of year as the last. Im hoping it'll pass, but Im looking for some ideas as to how I can make my life easier.

I have missed out on A LOT of things in my childrens lives because of this. Its not only affecting me, but everyone around me as well.

Thanks guys!

Misty800 · 01-14-2008, 06:55 PM

You may be suffering from IBS (irritable bowel syndrome).

Have you tried taking Beano before meals and then Gas-X after meals and Mylanta liquid at bedtime to control the bloating/gas? That is what I am doing lately and it does help.

It is most likely anxiety regarding the bloating that is causing your heart to race.

tigger2211 · 01-14-2008, 07:13 PM

I did some research on my sypmtoms and IBS did come up. I've been losing sleep because sometimes I'll wake up from a "panicky" sensation that doesn't subside until I've had a bowel movement. Im currently taking Zantac and tums. I've tried Ovol, but found that it didn't do anything. I'll try anything at this point!! Thanks for your advice! Im going to go out and buy every gas related medication on the shelf and try them ALL. Somethings GOT to give!!