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Posted 1/10/2013 6:40 PM (GMT 0)
 Hey everyone :) I have a question about a symptom I have been experiencing. I have been under a lot of stress lately and have been experiencing sudden flutters in my THROAT that take my breath away. They are not painful and only last seconds but it sends me into a panic attack right away. I have read palpitations can cause your heart to race rapidly but I do not have this when this sensation happens. Its almost the opposite, as if my heart suddenly stops/flutters or something but it don't race. Again, I only feel it in my THROAT. Can anyone shed some light on this for me? I have went in for other things but on simple examination my doctor said my heart sounded fine and highly unlikely something wrong since I'm 24 yrs old. As a self diagnosed hypochondriac her assumption isn't enough to ease my mind nono
Posted 1/11/2013 3:58 AM (GMT 0)
I get them at least twice a day.

It kind of stops you in your tracks, right? Like your heart stops, then beats extra hard to "catch up "? Does it take your breath away? Mine do.

I had every test done known to man to figure out the cause. My doc chalked it up to anxiety, so I'm running with that! Good news indeed.

See a cardiologist to be on the safe side, but know you are not alone with that awful feeling.
Posted 1/11/2013 5:02 AM (GMT 0)
Great answer by SSAHM...I agree completely...and if you do want to get a second opinion, it couldn't hurt.

However, after that, make an agreement with yourself that you will choose to believe that all is okay...and that this is just something that goes along with anxiety for some people.

Putting all your energy into recovery, rather than getting tests/exams for your symptoms is time and effort very well spent.:)

I hope that you feel better, and have a decrease in these palps soon!

S.C.
Posted 1/11/2013 7:25 PM (GMT 0)
Ahh... awesome, relief! I was talking with my therapist and she said that other clients of hers that suffer from anxiety have the same thing happen.

@SpoiledSAHM- YES! That is exactly what happens! I'm so thankful that you replied and reassured you have this same feeling! Its one of my scariest symptoms yet!!! THANK YOU! Ohh, and YES it takes my breath away momentarily. Hence the panic!

I can't wait until the day that I can come on here and say that I am a recovered anxiety sufferer! cool   Until then... onward and upward and we will get through this!

Posted 1/12/2013 3:38 AM (GMT 0)
You're welcome, JP.

This forum is a Godsend. I worried myself to death about symptoms I have until finding this place and seeing that my uncommon symptoms (heart flutters and being lightheaded are my worst) are actually not so uncommon with anxiety.

Keep that positive attitude!
Posted 1/17/2013 6:47 AM (GMT 0)
Def not alone!! I'm 27 and get this randomly. I thought it was weird also. Its such an odd feeling, for the longest time I couldn't even explain it
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