Problems breathing

[4getmenot]

Ever now and then I start choking and cant breath, doesn't happen at particular times so cant connect to anything but its as if my throat blocks up and I just cant breath so I have to keep coughing to try and breath. Only happens every couple of months but would like to know if this happens to anyone else and do they have a diagnosis?

[Kay]

4getmenot, This often occurs if a person is stressed out. Its called " Dyspragia". I know lots of people who have this me included. I can go for days but if Im over tired,stressed or hungry,while Im eating you may depend I'll gag on my food. There are other causes though, Google them.

[4getmenot]

Thank you FINA I have just tried googling dyspragia but it didnt come up with anyone, is this spelt right or do you have a link to a website for me. Could be stress and tiredness.

[Kay]

Sorry,its "Dysphagia" 4getmernot..I was thinking of something else...Duh.

[4getmenot]

Doesnt sound like that. Dysphagia is more like problems swallowing. This is more sudden choking.

[Kay]

Do you have acid reflux or "GERD"? I have and I have to take Zoton. Acid reflux can also cause swallowing and choking problems 4getmenot but with me its when Im overtired or stressed. Have you had a thyroid test?

[4getmenot]

Its more like an allergic reaction. It just suddenly does it and I dont know why, throat becomes dry and just blocks up.

[Kay]

Phew, I wish I could help you more,to put your mind at rest why not see your gp? I did thats how I know what causes my swallowing and choking sensations 4getmenot. I still think yours could be stress related but best to get it checked out:-) Let me know?

[4getmenot]

I did go see GP but they said they wanted to put a cmaera down my throat, when they tried I got upset and told them to stop :-)

[Kay]

I could'nt bear the thought of the camera either so my doc suggested a barium x ray. It involves drinking a thick liquid,you are then put on a table that stands upright while the x rays are taken. They ask you to move from side to side but its a piece of cake just dont burp as they'll need to repeat the whole thing again. Ask about it 4getmenot.

[tigerthecat]

sounds just like the symptoms of my partner - stress related I'm afraid, Are you under a lot of stress?

[Kay]

I agree with you tigerthecat. Mine turned out to be more stress related than anything else.

[horselady]

Only just read this thread. I'm suffering from exactly those symptoms right now and I'm off work with stress! The two must surely be connected?