Racing heart after eating

[JLou]

Hi everyone!

I've noticed after eating I find my heart rate is pretty face! I almost feel panicky whilst I'm eating. And I always notice after I've finished like my heart is beating too fast for my breathing if that makes sense? I have that stupid feel like I'm going to choke when I eat too. Anyone relate? X

[MrsB08]

Yes. I'm. Going through this atm too honey.  However... I am trying to stop over thinking  ( it works trust me ). Even when not eating I still have the choking sensation and worry but rest assured it is just muscle tension....it's awful isn't know and it causes so much panic which in turn tenses the muscle even.more . I try distract myself when eating...ie chat with kids...watch TV xxxx

[JLou in reply to MrsB08]

Thanks Mrs B.

I panic myself when I eat that I am going to choke and die, some days its worse than others I think it depends on how uptight I get. I'm just sick of all this chest rubbish! xxx

[MrsB08 in reply to JLou]

Me too hon. I understand... I get an.overwhelming feeling of tongue swelling too at times and it takes me ages to get over it. But just look... you've done it before and keep reminding yourself it's not harmful and nothing bad will happen xxx 

[JLou in reply to MrsB08]

Thankyou! it all seems so silly, but it effects my life so much. You're reassurance always helps. Have a lovely day x

[katyjoa]

After I've eat a meal it makes me feel ill like I carnt breath and going to pass out puts me of eating

[JLou in reply to katyjoa]

I get like that too!

[Agora1]

Hi JLouise,  it sounds like you've developed a pattern of not being relaxed when you're eating.  In turn, you are swallowing a lot of air in between bites which pushes up against the heart and can give you that full feeling or make  you feel something is wrong and then the adrenaline starts the heart beating fast.