Dave, My husband was and is going through the same thing and all his test came back fine too. Than they did an endoscopy and found that I have Eosinophilic Esophagitis, which is irritation of the esophagus. They found that it is due to food allergies. They did blood tests and I am allergic to corn, wheat, soy, and peanuts. There is no cure, just staying away from the foods for a while and then introducing them back into your diet little by little. Hopefully this will help you, maybe it is what you have??

I hope my reply earlier helped you. I don't know if that is what you have, but it sure sounds like my husbands symptoms and it could be an anaphylactic reaction to the corn. We had to keep pushing the doctors to do more tests because they were saying it was anxiety attacks, until finally they did and endoscopy. You also may be allergic to other things that could cause you to feel this way. Please see your Doc because anaphalxis shock, which is very dangerous and you may need an epi-pen.

Thanks so much for taking the time to post about my topic. I'm willing to try anything at this point, so maybe I will ask my doctor to refer me to an allergist.

Hi there!

I want you to know that "breathing difficulty" is very common in anxiety sufferers. This is often the result of unbalanced breathing. I suffered for years with no answers from my doctor until I researched the link and came across something known as Hyperventilation syndrome. It sounds exactly as you have described your symptoms.

I read an ebook called Hope and Help for Hyperventilation Syndrome and it changed my life. You should be able to Google the title and find it. Good luck!

Thank you so much for your input! Hyperventilation syndrome has been something I've been doing research on, and it looks like i fit the criteria for it completely. Even though hyperventilation syndrome isn't serious, It's just so hard to relax when something interferes with your breathing.

I agree with you completely. Anxiety and poor breathing are so well connected, but what you'll find after a couple of days of performing the breathing exercises in the ebook I mentioned, you will gain control over your breathing patterns, and hence, your anxiety. You see, what happens is that over time, anxiety changes our breathing mechanics and our body becomes used to this change. It becomes an engrained habit and we think that we are breathing normally. Luckily, this habit can be reversed quite easily with practice of the breathing exercises. This in turn reverses the respiratory alkalosis which is the cause for all of the crazy symptoms we feel. Our carbon dioxide/oxygen balance returns to normal and health is restored...

Best of Luck to You
Breath Well!!

Again, thank you for all your help. Sites like this seem to attract many people with my same problem, seeing as we can't get any answers from doctors or even specialists concerning what's wrong with us. I never knew that anxiety could produce such devastating physical problems. If you don't mind me asking, how long did you suffer with the unbalanced breathing problem? I know it's a painful subject probably, so you don't have to answer if you don't want to. I just find alot of comfort in hearing that I'm not alone in this, and hearing of successful outcomes.

I don't mind you asking at all...in fact, I am more than glad to help as I know how troubling it can be. I have struggled with anxiety on and off for about 10 years, but about 3 years ago, really had the sense that I was having trouble breathing and that the two were related. I have seasonal allergies and starting noticing that my anxiety would flare up when allergies did because I could not breathe properly. I researched and found out about HVS and just went from there. I started feeling so much better once I understood how to breathe (sounds odd, but true) and practiced for a couple minutes each day. You are not alone, and this will get better.

Here are the two pieces of advice that I know helped me:
First, research what you can about HVS, better breathing, and start practicing these breathing exercises. Second, it is SO important to "get away" from the computer and let this go from your mind for awhile. I know that I found myself always looking for that secret trick that may cure me and spent hours and hours looking. Problem is, if this is all you are filling your brain with, its all you will think about and it will make you more anxious. Learn about HVS, practice your breathing a couple times a day, do things that you love (to take your mind off of yourself) and be patient. You will get better! Of course, take care of yourself by eating right and exercising - all natural stress relief.

Thanks so much for sharing your experience, it feels good to have a glimmer of hope in all this. Allergies were something I was thinking may have contributed to this as well, since this vicious cycle all started at the beginning of ragweed season. I dunno. I know I definitely need to learn to breathe again, since I started this whole "deep breathing test/yawn constantly" pattern that I cant seem to get out of. I'm going to check that book out for sure since I REALLY need to get off this nightmarish ride. Like yourself, I now spend all my time searching the internet for clues and answers, but the more I read, the more stressed I usually become since I tend to find a number of diseases that sound "just like me". But, I'm doing my best to ignore it and eat right and take care of myself, like you said. Again, thank you for your help...and I just had one more question...did you feel breathless ALL THE TIME when you had this? Thank you so much

Hey, just hang in there..before you know it, this will all pass and you will be looking back asking "what was that all about?". I did feel breathless most of the time, felt like I could get a satisfying breath, would yawn alot, and just felt miserable and run down. My breathing was choppy (best way I can describe it) adn I even found it hard to eat because I felt as if I was gasping. This of course makes it worse cause you end up swallowing air and feel bloated, etc.

Yep, walk away from the research for awhile, focus on renewing your health. Supplements that can really makea difference include omega 3's (fish oil), magnesium citrate, and staying well hydrated (keeps the air passages flowing freely).

By the way, I am a ragweed sufferer as well, and WITHOUT A DOUBT, this can be a trigger for the problems you are having. Drop me an email at revive_yourlife at yahoo dot com and I will get a copy of that ebook to you ASAP!

You are like, the greatest forum poster ever. That is EXACTLY how I feel...it's like your entire first paragraph is how I explain it to people, but if you haven't experienced it, I'm sure it's hard to understand. I've been taking omega-3's regularly now, and they help somewhat, but I have to say what has helped me the most are your posts.