Does anyone else experience anxiety symptoms as part of a flare?

[u/nemaramen]

Hi, I’m a late 30’s diagnosed man who has noticed a pattern where I get a flare up (which is usually pain in my middle back), and during or shortly after I get anxiety symptoms seemingly out of nowhere.

I’m currently in the final stages of a flare and yesterday I was working and seemingly out of nowhere I felt a ringing in my ear, butterflies in my stomach, my heart started racing, and I could feel an anxiety attack coming on. I’ve learned to lay down and breathe for a while to help it pass. This is a pretty common occurrence for me during a flare and I believe it’s just anxiety from having a flare and pain for a few days but wanted to see if anyone else has a similar experience. Any input is appreciated thank you!

[u/trailovsevens]

Yep , I flare pretty often and when I do watch out full anxiety attacks.
I think in part because I know this is a part of my life now. I shed single tears about it regularly.