Am I the only one or what?

Hi

For as long as I can remember, I have had these "episodes" where everything will be going along fine for a few days and then all of a sudden I get these weird breathing/throat sensations that range from tingling, lump or clicking in throat, difficulty swallowing, hyperventilating, tremors or twitches, etc.

I also suffer from GAD, OCD, Hypochondria and Panic attacks and when I get sick I notice the anxiety is always 10 times as bad as normal (for whatever reason).

I also have GERD which may (or may not explain some of the above-mentioned symptoms).

Am I ringing any bells here?

[hollygirl05]

Hi, I have acid reflux (gerd) and also get those feelings in my throat. Sometimes my throat and chest hurt so bad, I have to sit up to sleep Becky

Originally posted by hollygirl05:
Hi, I have acid reflux (gerd) and also get those feelings in my throat. Sometimes my throat and chest hurt so bad, I have to sit up to sleep Becky

I should have also mentioned that when I go through these episodes, I will also start panicking a little bit and then my heart starts to beat a little faster, etc. I've been off of my Prevacid for a week now because I did'nt want it to interfere with my other meds but I'm afraid I'm going to have to get back on it again real soon. So do you burp, swallow, reflux or get hiccups a lot? (I do when it gets real bad). I have a theory that maybe the acid from our stomach irritates the delicate nerve endings in the throat and causes some of this (tingling, spasms, lump, etc). Today it's been like a volcano with frequent "eruptions" of hot juices spewing up constantly (ahhhh!!!).

Thank's again for responding

[This message has been edited by jimbrown (edited 05-13-2003).]

[Riceaholic]

JIM,
my father has GERD, he now takes nexium with great results.. are you taking anything?
Rice

[mlgable]

I do hope you consulted with your doc before you stopped taking your Prevacid. You should not be stopping and starting all these medications without consulting your doc. When your doc prescribed the Pevacid he would have already known what drugs you are currently taking and would not have prescribed Prevacid for you if it was going to interact with the other drugs you take. My one question for you is are you currently receiving some type of counseling for your OCD, hypochonria and panic attacks? If not I think this would be something to consider since you seem to be posting about every little thing that pops up. You need to find ways to deal with your problems and a competent counselor can help if you are not already seeing one.