Horrible pinching feeling- has anyone else had this???

Hi guys, last week I went to an E.N.T because i was worried there was something wrong with my throat. It felt tight and swollen and i didn't eat solid food for a week because i was worried about choking.

The E.N.T said my throat was fine, i have a muscle spasm which is made worse by my anxiety. I'm relieved knowing there is nothing wrong and am slowly eating solid foods again.

Now the problem is that in the last few days i have had a horrible pinching feeling in my throat, in the area under my chin which gets progressively worse as the day goes on and i also have a sour taste in my mouth. I'm trying not to worry about it and keep reminding myself that there is nothing wrong but because this is a new symptom my brain automatically thinks the worst. Has anyone else ever experienced anything like this??? is it another symptom of the spasm made worse by my anxiety??

I hope i have explained it so you can understand any advise would be greatly appreciated.

-Sezz

The E.N.T told me it is a cricopharyngeal spasm, it's common in anxiety and because my anxiety was so bad i had a constant feeling of someone having their hands around my throat choking me.

Relaxation helps but depending on how i'm feeling it can sometimes be difficult, my brain just won't shut up and i fixate on the symptoms which makes them worse and leads to a panic attack :-(

-Sezz

Hi Sezz,

Sorry that you are experiencing this symptom. I have had this and it is no fun.

Have you tried this stretch/relaxation technique...

Tilting your head back as far as you can (keeping your shoulders relaxed) let your mouth hang open naturally. Hold this for a few seconds, then let the head fall forward, mouth closed. Repeat.

Do this for a few minutes a few times a day and see if it helps to loosen up and relax the tense muscles that could be contributin to the issue.

I hope you feel better soon!

S.C.