Hi everyone, I just need some feedback on
my problem. A few years back, I had a
choking incident and I haven't been able
to eat properly ever since. Last year,
i'd realized I have acid reflux and till
this day I am unable to swallow properly.
Everytime I start to eat, I get anxious
and my throat gets tight, it's like I
don't know how to swallow anymore (even
the soft food). I know I have signs of
anxiety attacks, any suggestions on
improving my mental state? Should I see
a shrink, as i've tried to control myself
and still can't. Thanks, this is my
first post here....
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PattyV
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 May 2004 Posts: 1103 Location: Chicago area
Posted: 08-13-04 19:00pm
Have you had a complete physical to rule
out any physical problem?I know you said
you were diagnosed with acid reflux,but
did you have a full work up?If so and
there is no underlying problem,a therapist
might be a good place to start.There's
nothing wrong with needing help now and
then.I wish you luck!Patty
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r3born
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Aug 2004 Posts: 5
Posted: 08-13-04 19:59pm
No I haven't had a whole physical checkup,
but I did see a g.I. Specialist and
therefore diagnosed with acid reflux, plus
a motility problem with my digestive
system. I just feel that i'm very tensed
when I start eating something, maybe i'm
still thinking about the choking incident.
Yeh I will consult my family physician
about therapy as i've tried on my own to
overcome this, with no luck. Thanks for
your reply.
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sh123
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 19 Aug 2004 Posts: 6 Location: ohio
Posted: 08-19-04 08:21am
Hello, finally, someone with my same
problem, I had a choking episode quite a
few years back with pizza crust, I have
not been able to swallow food since, my
throat gets tight, my heart starts beating
fast, everything. I cannot swallow food
without a drink, take a bite then a drink
to swallow. I can't even eat soup or
mashed potatoes. I really thought I was
the only one. I know this is in my head,
but I still can't stop it. If you find
out what to do about it let me know, i'd
love to eat again. I've been told to take
smaller bites, the amount of food I have
in my mouth dont matter, one chip or five
chips I still feel the same. I can't gain
weight because I don't eat as often as I
should, I feel so much better that I am
not alone.
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