anxiety and trapped wind

Is it really anxiety that causes all that trapped wind in the chest it started about 2 months ago i started to get bad heartburn and trapped wind which then caused me to have panic attacks i went to the doctor but was to scared to take anxiety pills i only took them for 6 day had scared myself out of taking anymore but had a months corse of tablets for the heartburn which took the heartburn away then i found i was able to control the panic attacks i taught myself to sit through them and show myself that there was nothing to be scared off so because i am not scared of them anymore they have gone but i allways have trapped wind everyday and night it doesnt matter what i eat or drink ;( and now the heartburn as came back and am starting to feel jittery and on edge again and have health anxiety too now am always checking my pulse to make sure my hearts ok it usually sits at 64 beats a min one good thing came out of this i gave up smoking a week ago to see if that would help me to feel better i pray for all of you going through this ive never been so scared in all my life

thank you for the reply i sat back and watched my breathing for a while and noticed how i keep huffing and puffing now and then was not aware of that no wonder im so winded up now i now why i can deal with it ;) untill something else comes along but one step at a time ;) we can all do this ;) there is a light

Icando,

I am glad that my response helped you.;) I too had a much betters handle on managing the improper breathing once I identified the problem! Continue to practice good breathing habits...and to treat the gastro issues...and you will continue to find relief, I'm sure.:)

Prew,

I too have felt dizzy, weak and overall unwell from stomach issues brought on by anxiety! This is a little recognized effect that most doctors do not talk about...

...but I have heard enough about it here from others, that I in no way doubt the connection!

S.C.

As a bipolar, my offerings from reading the net are:

You say you are 53 and have "bad anxiety caused by stress as hubby been unwell … "

And "since the anxiety started I’ve had burning in my chest & sometimes stomache dr says it’s all linked to my anxiety but now I’m also burping more after food & drink 😔 which is making me more anxious thinking something is.wrong with me …."

" I’m also Peri-Menopause and have read that can cause anxiety , & digestive problems"
🤷‍♀️ I just need some reassurance anyone else had similar to my symptoms it’s driving me mad & hubby said he just wants his wife back it’s taking over my life x"

I think you need to see a doctor who specializes in that.

1. From nih.gov the first symptom mentioned is: "tension or anxiety."

2. You also said, " I’m also Peri-Menopause and have read that can cause anxiety , & digestive problems"

nih.gov says, "
The menopausal transition most often begins between ages 45 and 55. It usually lasts about seven years but can be as long as 14 years.

Other symptoms include:.
• Depressed mood.
• Crying spells.
• Mood swings and irritability or anger.
• Appetite changes and food cravings.
• Trouble falling asleep (insomnia)
• Social withdrawal.
• Poor concentration.

Womens health .gov.

PMS symptoms are different for every woman. You may get physical symptoms, such as bloating or gassiness, or emotional symptoms, such as sadness, or both. Your symptoms may also change throughout your life.
Physical symptoms of PMS can include:
• Swollen or tender breasts
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Bloating or a gassy feeling
• Cramping
• Headache or backache
• Clumsiness
• Lower tolerance for noise or light
Emotional or mental symptoms of PMS include:
• Irritability or hostile behavior
• Feeling tired
• Sleep problems (sleeping too much or too little)
• Appetite changes or food cravings
• Trouble with concentration or memory
• Tension or anxiety
• Depression, feelings of sadness, or crying spells
• Mood swings
• Less interest in sex

In the search engine, you can also type in: perimenopause (etc.) testimonials.

I am a bipolar and these are from articles I copied from the internet.