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    Choking feeling and Tingly Face

    Hi All,

    this is my first time doing this so forgive the lack of knowledge of whats gone before.

    A few months ago I woke in the middle of the night with a tingling burning sensation going up my back and upto my head. This then lead to a full blown anxiety attack where I couldn't breath etc. I went to ER and they diagnosed me as having an anxiety disorder.

    Since then I have had various tests on my digestive system as this is, and has been, an area that is affected. What worries me is that I have a feeling of choking and a tingly feeling at the back of my neck and my face. Does anyone else have these symptoms?

    By the way I have found vitamin B12 and eating bananas good at reducing my anxiety level. I also take Lexapro .

    Steve

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    hello Steve,

    I get those bsame feelings in my neck and face quite a lot, normally when I'm feeling very anxious. It's a very common sysmptom of anxiety so don't worry as you are not alone..

    Sarah

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    HI Steve ,

    Are you taking the Lexapro for this ?

    A sensation of choking and throat restriction is one of the most common signs of anxiety

    Tight throat : MORE HORRID SYMPTOMS!!!!


    Meg
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    I too feel as though I am not getting enough air and that tingly feeling in my face. So you are definately not alone.[^]

    tessa

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    Hi Meg (and all),

    to answer your question regarding Lexapro. Yes I was given the drug to help with anxiety. It does seem to help but I don't like being on it. I have started exercising a lot and have tried to come off it but the anxiety levels build up again. It takes about 5 weeks to have your system adjust to it so it can be difficult to asses its immediate benefits.

    I also noted that Vitamin B12 can make the anxiety worse to start with until your body adjusts to it.

    Regards,

    Steve

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