Panic symptoms before bowel movement

I was searching for a thread just like this and no it is not some mental health concern or anything related to pooing in public or the anxiety caused from that therein; nor is it a response to any kind of phobia.

I've dealing with the same issue myself for the past several years (im 43) and it is a impending feeling of doom or dread and can feel like you are about to die.

Often at times -in my opinion- I believe we cannot even fathom that we have to BM due to distractions, albeit we're busy at the moment from work or during activity or as a gentleman suggested, on a long drive or just thinking about something entirely.

I'm relieved to find other people who feel the exact same way. I thought I was losing my mind or at the very least there was a deeper underlying issue.

Several years ago I began to moderate my alcohol intake, I quit smoking cigarettes and recently after 25 years I have stopped smoking, marijuana and consuming THC products.

This has led to an all new discovery of my physiological responses.

in other words: know thyself.

I hope this helps and everyone here can get a hold of their BM's by making sure you stay regular, whether it's through diet or exercise or moderation in coffee/caffeine, you will eventually find yourself again.

However further research is always suggested as I wish you luck and success with your future endeavors, cheers!

I also started to experience these symptoms which can happen out of the blue or after a small meal, especially dense drink such as Boost. I do suffer from Crohns disease but this seems to be entirely separate. i experience a "fullness" in the mid abdomen sometimes with cramping which is uncomfortable. Then some anxiousness sets in and my heart rate starts to increase, sometimes up to 160-170 bpm which is very disturbing. I've been on metoprolol (beta blocker) for 30 years but it doesn't seem to control the heart rate. is anyone else experiencing these types of symptoms and how do you cope with it? Than you, Robert

wow, im so happy to have found this. 32 female and started experiencing this this week. its been consistent with having to have a bowel. ive gone to the ER twice because of heart palpitations associated with this. I have had Ekgs and testing done that shows normal which results in everyone saying anxiety and ibs. the recommendation has been to take fiber and stress relief. I am also getting a few extra heart tests done its getting so exhausted having this attacks.

my mind is all over the place trying to figure out what it could be. One of my millions of thoughts are are the vaccines. curious, have you ladies had them too?

I'm not sure if my message posted last night or night so I may be reposting. I'm so happy i found this page. it means I'm not alone. im 32 female and been having this same issue the past two weeks. I've been to the ER a few times due to heart palpitations and change in stool. I honestly cant tell what comes first but its all at once. trembling, doom for no reason, heart palpitations, have to go for BM. its exhausting. ER doctors say to take fiber and work on anxiety. Ekg shows normal. it happens so random that it doesn't make sense to be anxiety. a part of me does wonder if something odd is happening with my vagal nerve. my stools have been off too. i feel desperate in finding and answer and solution. I noticed that these posts seem to be from 2020 on. it makes me wonder if it has anything to do with the vaccine or the virus itself? did you ladies have the vaccine? i did. I've been feeling off with my hormones and gut for two years now but this part has just started.

Jumping on this old post to say this happens to me too.I finally googled it and was really hoping for this is what you have and here’s what you can do about it but it’s also nice to know I’m not alone at least.

i came across this and was wondering if it is still active?! I would be so grateful to join if so!!

hi, coming from helathunlocked. just posting here as well to keep up with the thread, I have the same issue . had another attack of it last night and must have had 10+ bowel movements... I lost count . Am better this morning but still a bit shaken and fearful about it in case it comes back. I tried some vagus nerve stimulation techniques last night and seems to relax me a little bit , but in reality only thing that makes is stop is if I am done with the frequent bowel movements. I hate this so much, it really took the joy out of everything and am currently sitting here staring at walls not enjoying any of my usual hobbies or interests...

i have the same issues i hate it