Vocal chord paresis

Hi,
I don't know if I have that, going to ent at the end of month. Had scopes, all the GI tests, etc. It's been 3 years! They haven't found anything. My major symptom is breathing too! Absolutely so frustrating. But this past couple weeks its also been really BAD throat constriction and strangulation feeling. I just gargled with baking soda and water.Not feeling any relief. Do you drink it or gargle? How much do you use? Have you started the Elavil? Any side effects? I hate meds. Also, did the Peptest from England and results are negative for the Pepsin in the airways!
I'd be interested who the doctor is too.
Hoping you feel better!

Georg1301--I put 1/2 tsp.of baking soda in water and drink it. It almost always clears things up for me. I can't believe you've had this for three years! I started elavil, so side effects, but it's only been one day. I hate meds, too. Angelcat, I take a lot of supplements and go to an acupuncturist, which helps a bit. It's just terrifying to live your life wondering if you are going to be able to breathe. Plus, all the doctors contradict one another!

Yes, the breathing exercises really help. Especially the Yoga "Breath of Fire" one. Alternate nostril breathing also opens up my lung. You just reminded me to do them, Angelcat! Thank you.

Angelcat, are you taking or did you take the dreaded proton pumps? Anything else? What are you eating? I've been doing the Dropping Acid diet for months now, but eating out is a nightmare since even you order rice and veggies, you never know what spices might be lurking (Black pepper sets me off. Black freaking pepper!) I've been vegan for years, but started eating salmon just because it was sometimes the only thing on a menu that I could get plain enough for me to eat. Do you get that rumbling in your chest, too?

Eleanor please keep us posted with the Elavil. I'm feeling hopeful for you! I actually feel swelling in my nasal passages and in my throat that constricts my breathing, along with the feeling of not getting enough air. I can actually feel when the swell releases which is such a relief, BUT it doesn't stop the feeling completely in my lungs. I am trying to describe it the best I can! When I tell the doctors about the swelling they immediately think like a stuffed nose, sinus stuffy. But it's different....it's hard to describe it.
I usually take Zantac but noticed yesterday the throat constriction was worse after taking so today I haven't had any. I will probably take Pepcid before bed. Going to try the baking soda and water now.

Hi Eleanor! No, I haven't had Ppi's for a long time. I took it for only two weeks. I'm not sure if it's enough, as I have realized I had mild GERD for about 4 yrs now. I only had gone to the doctor this April because the symptoms multiplied.
I changed a lot in my diet, I avoided coffee, chocolate, citrus fruits completely (except lemon). I tried gluten and sugar free diet, but I'm from the philippines and everyone and every place here used to eat rice and bread, so it's really hard for me to avoid them.
My first symptoms were bloating, burping, stomach pain, dry throat, cough, shortness of breath, diarrhea, back pain and lump in my throat. But most of them have disappeared one by one. As of now, I have muscle pain in my upper back, chest pain, Itchy and dry cough, and on and off shortness of breath. It's as if I can't breath deeply and fully. Though it's not as worst as when I first had it.
I can say I'm better now, maybe 60% improved. But my symptoms are still circulating and shifting from time to time. I can't remember when I had no symptoms at all!
As for now, I am only taking anti histamine for my allergy and cough as prescribed by the doctor. Im not taking any antacids or ppis. I am also taking vitamin d3, coz I've been working homebased for about 3 yrs now. I thought I may be deficient in it that's why I have body and joint aches. I can say I am already feeling an improvement. Im also aiming to take Magnesium, hoping it will help with my muscle pain and anxiety. I found out that it's a muscle and mind relaxant and has lots of health benefits. Magnesium deficiency causes muscle pain, anxiety, breathlessness, chest pain, weakness, fatigue and REFLUX and many more. I really want to try it to see if I will improve.

Post Edited (angelcat) : 6/12/2014 8:12:06 PM (GMT-6)