TOS and choking - is it related? Hearing issues - TOS?
 

Hi just wondering if this is related to TOS. I tend to have choking episodes when I drink (only about 8-10 times per month) but the last was the worst as I really couldn't breathe - making an awful noise whilst choking and even had to get my 8 yr old to hit me on the back(which was a feat in itself as he has autism!) It was so bad that I ended up vomiting once I got my breathe back and coughed up a large lump of blood (probably through the choking).

I was wondering if TOS could have an effect on this. I swallow ok but its straight after I swallow that has the effect.

Another thing is that I have been getting extremely painful/sensitive hearing on the side of TOS (the only thing I have found that matches it is hyperaccusis) but it too has come about since the TOS - the specialist said it has nothing to do with it, but I think otherwise hence asking this question on here!

Thanks in advance:winky:

tos = loss of hearing = hyperacusis

I had choking like feelings , due to spasms of the neck muscles pulling up on my top rib & collarbones.. But never actually choked.
I did have to concentrate when drinking fluids or I could have had it go down the wrong way a few times..

does it feel like you have a tight turtleneck sweater on all time?
I had that feeling also - then I found an advanced PT guy that was able to drop my top ribs down into the proper place...that was wonderful.

Hi Jo-Mar

thanks for reply. I dont get the sensation you have of a sweater it is just literally choking! I may get a little sharp feeling in my throat just before it happens though, so then I know not to take a drink. It is usually out of the blue. It normally doesn't last too long but the last one was real scary as it lasted longer than normal. I suppose it feels like liquids has gone down the wrong way but it has happened at times just on my own saliva - can that go down the wrong way? Glad you found a good PT!

Hi Boytos - I do not have hearing loss - it is more sensitive painful hearing on certain sounds and pitches - am getting more tinnitus too as of late.

you have a little hearing loss so.

Loulou,
Sometimes trigger points can cause some really odd an annoying symptoms too.
I'll post a link to a chart with some click able links that show the referred pain & sx of some TrPs.
The link is from the pressure pointer website - it has good info for use -- actually a tennis ball, or any other ball, or things around the house - or a willing friend that will help with the treatment is a good thing.
Or a pro PT if you find really stubborn TrPs - or the ones in the neck muscles are tricky because of the location to the main arteries & some delicate bones in the neck..

http://www.pressurepointer.com/pain_reference_chart.htm
user guide-
http://www.pressurepointer.com/Users1.htm


SCM-
[SCM Trigger Points can affect the inner ear, causing balance problems such as dizziness, fainting, staggering, or even falling. There can also be hearing loss and ear pain.

Finally, SCM Trigger Points can cause eye problems such as drooping eyelids, watery eyes, and reddening.]

I get a very watery eye on the right side when my SCM gets tight.

Hi Jo Mar and thanks for the useful links - checked out the SCM link and it explained a lot. Funny enough the other week my friend said that my eyelid had dropped. I also get red eyes.

Thanks again, Lou;)

yeah, my scm is just now calming down after wearing a neck brace for awhile.. ive woken up gasping for air once or twice when that area was too tight. i do not have sleep apnea.

*knock on wood* its gone away for the most part

also since you have EDS, keep in mind you could be giving yourself mild whiplash without even realizing it. this is what i was doing

What is eds ?

I think it means Ehlers-Danlos-Syndrome.

KR
Monica