tbanz
03-11-14, 18:50
New here. I've seen some some posts similar to my problem, but mine seems a little different.
Three and half years ago, I started getting panic attacks after eating. I would go periods without being able to eat much at all, but then I'd slowly come out of it and be able to eat like normal (kind of -- still no refined sugars, caffeine, etc.).
Since then, I've had panic attacks or panicky feelings after eating during certain periods. It usually comes in clusters that last weeks -- periods during which I cannot eat without having panic sensations. And I lose a bunch of weight.
I'm currently going through one of those periods, and the only things I can kind of tolerate to eat/drink is water, coconut water, avocados and raw egg yolks (don't ask me how I found that out). Ate an apple last night, and it sent me over the edge. I noticed a "releasing" sensation (don't know how else to describe it -- not pain) in my lower stomach and a lot of gas/bloating/burping).
Anyway, does anyone have a similar experience? And now that I'm in the thick of it, I feel like I will never be able to eat "normally" again. I have gotten testing from the doctor: cholesterol, fasting glucose, triglycerides are fine. No adrenal tumor.
I feel like my psych/GP think I'm hysterical, but I feel these symptoms are triggered by a physical/organic cause. Does anyone have input? Thank you for reading.
Three and half years ago, I started getting panic attacks after eating. I would go periods without being able to eat much at all, but then I'd slowly come out of it and be able to eat like normal (kind of -- still no refined sugars, caffeine, etc.).
Since then, I've had panic attacks or panicky feelings after eating during certain periods. It usually comes in clusters that last weeks -- periods during which I cannot eat without having panic sensations. And I lose a bunch of weight.
I'm currently going through one of those periods, and the only things I can kind of tolerate to eat/drink is water, coconut water, avocados and raw egg yolks (don't ask me how I found that out). Ate an apple last night, and it sent me over the edge. I noticed a "releasing" sensation (don't know how else to describe it -- not pain) in my lower stomach and a lot of gas/bloating/burping).
Anyway, does anyone have a similar experience? And now that I'm in the thick of it, I feel like I will never be able to eat "normally" again. I have gotten testing from the doctor: cholesterol, fasting glucose, triglycerides are fine. No adrenal tumor.
I feel like my psych/GP think I'm hysterical, but I feel these symptoms are triggered by a physical/organic cause. Does anyone have input? Thank you for reading.