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Swollowing and Deep Breaths

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tambdy
tambdy

Hi,

I have had swallowing and problems breathing deep for a while now, about a year on the swollowing and the breathing about 3 months.

I have barretts so i thought maybe down to that. I am a very nervous person and when i am eating i just stop mid swollow and panic.

Anyone any advise on this or previous experience? I just don't get how it could be down to aniexty and i feel the symptoms.

Thansk in advance.

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  • jmcg2014
    jmcg2014 tambdy

    Posted

    Swallowing and lump in the throat is super common with anxiety. I get this all the the time if my anx is high. Then the more u focus on it, the worse it becomes. Super annoying and distressing as it leads to trying to swallow more which leads to dry mouth
    • tambdy
      tambdy jmcg2014

      Posted

      Hi thanks for the reply, yes it is really anoying i can't eat any of the foods i enjoy now like steak as i am scared i will choke.

      It also has me terrified when my daughter is eating and she just laughs but it is horrible.

    • jmcg2014
      jmcg2014 tambdy

      Posted

      It is, all I can say is that u won't choke. Try some water while u chew , try talking and doing other things while u swallow. It'll be fine I promise
    • tambdy
      tambdy jmcg2014

      Posted

      Thanks, i think your right i need to try and take my mind off that i am eating... Great tips thanks
    • jmcg2014
      jmcg2014 tambdy

      Posted

      It takes a while but it will go,take it easy
    • hope4cure
      hope4cure tambdy

      Posted

      I think mabe UR daughter needs a education on what UR suffering from. 

      It's not funny and she needs to learn respect and support u thru this disease.

      perhaps a good online description with pictures will open her heart .

      CHEERS

      HOPE

  • hope4cure
    hope4cure tambdy

    Posted

    Back again sometimes the site jams can not text or move.

    i am familiar with Barrett's thru my moms experience. She struggled with it for years after many years go GERD. I'm very sorry this is a very painful & aggravating disease.

    one thing comes to mind would be meds to numb the throat to swallow better. I'm sure UR taking various specialized meds for BARRETTS as well a a food diet. Some times cold  sherbet eaten before rash bit helped or when swallowing. Helps relax the neve responsible causing the reverse sensation UR expierencing.

    CHEERS

    HOPE

     

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