Choking feeling and Tingly Face

[stephen_allott]

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 :D.

Steve

[seh1980]

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 :D

[Meg]

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!!!! (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1957)


Meg
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[tessa]

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

[stephen_allott]

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