Panic symptoms before bowel movement

This could be because of panic attacks and anxiety. Try some relaxation therapy at home. If it doesn’t work out, consult a doctor.

YES! although I don’t wish this sinking feeling on any of us it’s comforting to know that I’m not alone. It was just today that I had to use the restroom and got a weak feeling like I was going to absolutely die and then I had to go and I was relieved. I’m not in good health right now as I have a bone infection in my toe and I’ve been over medicated with IV antibiotics. I think this is producing anxiety and I am getting tested tomorrow for hormones, adrenals, and other sophisticated tests from my functional medicine physician. If you’ve had any tests or therapy that is very helpful I sure would like to know… I feel that this is an anxiety issue and also related to the vagus nerve. I’ve been so worried about the fate of my toe as I can’t take anymore antibiotics and I’m just trying to get my good health back.

Yes yes yes. You aren't alone. The same thing has been happening to me the past year or so.. Please reach out if you found anything out. It's so sad cause I wanna run away from everything I know and love when this happens.

Now my theory for MY issue is I never get that urge from behind like typical people get. Neither did my Papa, Mother or Aunt. It only starts with sharp cramping on lower abdomen. But before then its the 5-10minutes of that panic and shaky doomy feeling.. So my theory is my body is naturally relasing these stress horomones to get me to go.. Cause otherwise it would be a week or so and just stuck.

I think I have a Peptic Ulcer. I don't know why any Doctor has been unable to suggest this. It's even written on my medical notes as "symptoms indicate peptic ulcer" but nobody has discussed the possibility with me. I came across an article which explained that Ulcer symptoms are aggravated by leaning forwards and also eating, which matches my scenario. I've been getting terrible bloating and dizzy spells when I cycle, lean forwards during gardening or even lean forwards in the shower.

Early indication is that the latest CT is revealing nothing, which would be expected for an Ulcer as they are not typically revealed on a CT. I'm not certain why it was missed on the gastroscopy.

Now that I've been on the Lansoprazole for about 2 months, things are starting to settle down again, I've been taking Gaviscon dual-action tablets or 10ml of the Gaviscon liquid 4 x a day and Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesium) 10ml 3 x a day and I'm really starting to feel a lot better. I find if I take them in the morning, before I shower and before bed, it really helps.

The article also suggests taking Sucralfate syrup (aluminium hydroxide and sulphated sucrose) which seems to go by two names in the UK, either Antepsin or Carafate - 10ml 4 x daily. This is prescription only in the UK, so I am enquiring with the doctor regards this drug, and whether I can be accurately diagnosed as having an Ulcer.

I think it can take a few months before the Ulcer heals. I was on another drug for a skin condition prior to coming down with these symptoms and that drug is known to cause stomach upset. So my suspicion is that I developed the Ulcer and since I've not been treating it with the appropriate medications or quantities, it has never healed.

If it is an Ulcer, I am floored as to why all of the Doctors I have seen -- and there have been numerous -- have been unable to suggest this as a diagnosis.