Posted by blueboy on July 29, 2008, at 10:09:14
In reply to Need some serious help here guys..Just read inside, posted by WhatToDoNext on July 28, 2008, at 19:32:41
I don't know what to tell you. I doubt even an MD who specialized in the area would want to make a diagnosis from an internet post, and I am not an MD. But it sure sounds like a panic attack to me.
Or at least, psychosomatic. I've had similar problems, complete with the heart workup, that turned out to be non-heart related. In my case, rapid heartbeat (but not the fast breathing) can be triggered by ingestion of too much high-glycemic-index carbohydrate, like sugar or even a lot of white break or popcorn.
Anyway, I suggest that you try to admit that it *might* be a panic attack, as part of your treatment plan. That way, you can treat it whether it's physical or whether it's anxiety-based. I know from personal experience how freaked out you might be and how hard it is to get rid of a fear that the symptoms are physical.
One differentiation that might help. Perhaps if you are actually hyperventilating, you aren't having the kind of trouble breathing that is typical of a heart problem. If you are just breathing hard due to lack of oxygen, that's a whole different matter, but I'd think that the doctors would see this reflected in your blood oxygen levels.
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