I hear you. Yes, I agree that of course IBS is physical but the mind-gut connection seems so strong at times that I could talk/worry myself into having any illness. What did the doctor say about the anxiety as far as putting you on a medication for it? What meds are you taking now? I haven't done the research, but I think that there are some differences between heart attack symptoms and anxiety symptoms, although easily mistaken. Perhaps if you found out what those differences are, you could keep reminding yourself of them so you won't be anxious about a heart attack. Good luck to you. Be persistent with your doc too...if it puts your mind at ease to have your heart checked, then get that done. Hang in there.
-------------------- Originally IBS-D for a million years!
Then IBS-A, Now a transformed slightly C
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Re: what anxiety does to me- and a bit of a testimony lol
