Random and sudden symptoms related to nausea and other:

Posted by amberb @amberb, Aug 27 3:02am

Hello, so I was wondering if anyone has experienced something similar or any thoughts or ideas. For context, I'm 33 F, 5'2" and roughly 100ish lbs.
So leading up to this, I was feeling fine besides tired and a little groggy. Then after being at work for about 2 hours I suddenly had an onset of symptoms.
I was hit with a sudden feeling of nausea, it feels like my stomach is tied into knots along with a stabbing or twisting sensation (it feels like I have an alien in my stomach and it's about to burst out of me-from the Alien movies). Then I was also beginning to experience shortness of breath, fatigue, having no energy (having to take repeat breaks to sit down). And then I was also experiencing a slight body chill.
To add, yes I've been diagnosed with Anxiety and I do deal with physical anxiety symptoms, but I have been dealing with these separate issues for nearly 15+ years and my physical anxiety symptoms always portray the same and those feelings are not the same to what I was experiencing today.
After coming home and laying down (about 4 hours after the onset of symptoms), the majority of the symptoms resided, but my stomach is still twisted into knots and feeling very nauseous and sick. I also have been gassy, belching a lot, and sometimes when I have stomach issues belching can help by reducing pressure, however it did not help with these symptoms.
I'm wondering if it could possibly be food poisoning or maybe a stomach bug or virus, like the flu.
If anyone has any ideas or clues or suggestions, please feel free to chime in and help!
Thank you.

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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Aug 27 7:02am

@amberb

Welcome to Mayo Connect. That must have been scary to have that episode. And there are many things that could have caused.

I have had similar episodes in the past before I had my gallbladder removed. Also, I have similar symptoms when my glucose drops too low.

And you're right; it could have been food poisoning, or you're fighting a virus.

Was this the first time you have had this type of episode?
Do you have a primary care provider that you can talk to about it?

nycmusic | @nycmusic | Aug 27 7:45am

Sorry you are experiencing these symptoms…get checked out by a gastroenterologist….don’t delay…. I had a similar situation, osteopath felt a lump in my midsection and urged immediate imaging….it saved my life. Of course, many gastric problems are not like that and have simpler resolutions…not something to guess at and self-treat for any length of time.I had tried a few different diets without luck. Wishing you good luck and better days !