kaylee
09-10-2002, 02:46 PM
Just wondering if there's anyone else out there that feels like me or if I'm alone in this one?
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Karima
09-10-2002, 04:37 PM
Oh you will get lots of replies on this topic. It is a problem for many. Oddly while I do 'swallow the wrong way' alot and my throat seems to get spasms at other times, it doesn't throw me into a panic attack.
The spasms in the throat muscles do make me a little anxious but I find if I sit perfectly still, I will get through it.
However I am sure you will hear from many others who do have an all out attack when this happens.
The spasms in the throat muscles do make me a little anxious but I find if I sit perfectly still, I will get through it.
However I am sure you will hear from many others who do have an all out attack when this happens.
andreaphilip3
09-10-2002, 05:26 PM
i dont feel choked, but i do feel like my breath has been taken away&then i scared which then triggers the attack.
kaylee
09-10-2002, 05:40 PM
What I meant was, does anyone have a panic attack because they think they are choking and might die? Not so much how you feel while you're having one. Sorry, I still enjoy the replies though :)
andreaphilip3
09-10-2002, 07:27 PM
i think you misunderstood my reply.
what i mean by that is that i can start to lose my breath for no reason& that CAUSES me to have an attack.
what i mean by that is that i can start to lose my breath for no reason& that CAUSES me to have an attack.
bev52
09-11-2002, 03:34 AM
Kaylee,
It comes with the territory. Some of my family think I've completely gone over the edge...I don't even try to talk to them about it anymore - they just look at me like I'm nuts! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dizzy.gif :eek: http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dizzy.gif
The best thing I've found, for me, is I try to get as comfortable as possible, (clothing too, if possible), get in a reclined position or stretch out,close my eyes and take a DEEP breath. Are you familiar w/breathing exercises? This has probably been the one thing that has helped me more than anything else...if I had to pick ONE! Then, if I'm still having problems, I put on a relaxation tape, and just try to get lost in it. Self help books have helped alot. I read alot on the internet - trying to educate myself on my condition.
Hope I've helped a little. Will look forward to hearing from you and how you're doing. :wave:
Bevlep
It comes with the territory. Some of my family think I've completely gone over the edge...I don't even try to talk to them about it anymore - they just look at me like I'm nuts! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dizzy.gif :eek: http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dizzy.gif
The best thing I've found, for me, is I try to get as comfortable as possible, (clothing too, if possible), get in a reclined position or stretch out,close my eyes and take a DEEP breath. Are you familiar w/breathing exercises? This has probably been the one thing that has helped me more than anything else...if I had to pick ONE! Then, if I'm still having problems, I put on a relaxation tape, and just try to get lost in it. Self help books have helped alot. I read alot on the internet - trying to educate myself on my condition.
Hope I've helped a little. Will look forward to hearing from you and how you're doing. :wave:
Bevlep
jasmine30
09-11-2002, 05:47 AM
Yuppers been there,done that...Ive had PA's many times coz it felt like I was choking...I choked in my car one day on a bite of sandwich...My mouth was a bit dry and I had nothing to wash it down..Talking bout wiggin out this ol gal shorn did that day...It was almost like my breath was cut off coz I was afraid to swallow,afraid to pull over and get help or run into a convenient store for something to drink...Finally got it down but it left me in a state...Just remember,it won't harm you,the muscles in your throat and neck are tense...
kaylee
09-11-2002, 10:41 AM
First of all, I want to thank all of you for your replies. I had my first PA six months ago and ended up in the ER. I seemed to be ok until I actually choked on a piece of hot dog at a Sam's Club. I couldn't swallow, cough, talk or breathe. My daughters said I started to turn blue. I pounded on my throat and got it down. It was the most frightening experience I have ever had. I was alright for two days even ate some but then I thought I got a cracker stuck in my throat and totally flipped out. I didn't eat for ten days, lost a lot of weight. It's amazing how your thoughts can just take over even if it's a life or death situation. I have four children and I most certainly did not want to be admitted into the hospital. I went on Zoloft and am doing much better. I know that my husband and mom understood but other people did't and I really didn't expect them to. To top things off, two days before all this happened I watched my father pass away from bone & lung cancer. So within just five months I have had the three scariest experiences of my life. My husband says that they come in three so I am hoping my bad luck is done for the year :) Thanks again
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