Chest/ Esophagus flutters?

[laydeechaz]

I'm 19 and suffer from Anxiety, a panic disorder and mild Agraphobia. I've had GERD in the past badly brought on by Gastritis from Ibuprofen and still get the occasional Acid Reflux.
I wasn't sure where to post this. In the last few days i've started to get flutters in the middle of my chest more to the right that feel like a rolled up piece of paper is being scrunched in my chest or a butterfly trying to move around and it's uncomfortable. It doesn't hurt or anything but makes my Anxiety kick in, but i have noticed i get it when i am anxious already.
My Dad said it sounds like Esophagual spasms, could it be?
Can Anxiety do this to me?
I'm really worried. x

[laydeechaz]

No not yet, only started yesterday. Yeah cos as soon as i get anxious the fluttering starts and i'm really anxious at the moment. So i'm hoping it's Anxiety related.
I'm seeing a councillor at the moment :)
x

[cj29]

Have you told your doctor about this?  Quite often, he/she can diagnose this, but remember the VAST majority of symptoms, even if it is medical, are not life threatening.  Also, anxiety can cause many of these symptoms and can quite literally make me sick to my stomach, chest flutters, etc.  Have you been to counseling for your anxiety?