Posted by: pattio ®
08/20/2004, 20:54:13
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Hi,
Throughout the last 5 months I've had a number of unexplained physical symptons thinking they were related to Dystonia.Difficulty breathing misdiagnosed as asthma,trouble swallowing,tested for dysphagia.Had a barrium swallow done ordered by a Lung doctor.2 weeks ago I had another swallowing test done by a speech therapist that should've been a doctor in my opinion.She explained the whole swallowing process and how the dystonic contractions of the sphinchter muscle at the top of the esophagus can affect swallowing.She also explained that many people with S.D can also have dystonic contractions of the lower sphinchter muscle of the esophagus hence causing acid reflux.During my barium swallow in 4-04 I was able to watch the X ray process.Saw the food going down the esophagus but after every swallow there was air pockets that were visible immediately after swallow.The therapist explained this as dystonic contractions.The therapist also explained that many times there is excess mucous on the vocal cords hence feeling the need to clear the throat.I have read a report regarding same and when i find link I'll post it.I feel as if I constantly have to clear my throat,I frequently have gagging fits whereas nothing but mucousy substance iscoughed up.
I can;t verify the accuracy of the info provided to me by the therapist but she is the only one that has described affects of dystonic contractions in any detail.She also showed me how to trigger more yawns,because if people do not catch me in a yawn I can't be understood.Sorry this post is so long.Take care pattio from New Jersey
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