Choking or neck constriction?

I have been having major issues with my throat and larynx. After I eat, I often start to choke and end up coughing/choking so much that I will almost throw-up.

I have been diagnosed with a dysfunctional larynx (it feels like sandpaper half the time). But most of what they are saying (the dr, the PT, and my massage therapist) is that I have really tight neck muscles in the front and that it's those muscles that are pressing on my voice box and causing the choking.

I'm still unsure why eating aggravates it so much. I drink tons of water to try to help, and I eat really small meals, but even a couple bites can send me into a major choking fit.

Has anyone else ever had an issue like this?

I have not had this issue but I was wondering if you have any type of thyroid disorder that would cause it to enlarge and push on your other neck tissues. Just an idea.

Hope you find some help for that. Good luck.

Heather

I wonder if the movement of eating causes them to tighten more and thats what causes the chocking. I hope they can make things better for you.

Oh that's interesting. I haven't had my thyroid checked in a while, but have historically been okay. I'll ask about it. The movement of eating might have something to do with it. Maybe I should start by massaging the muscleson my neck before I eat.

Maybe you have a Hiatal hernia...you may want to ask your GP about an upper endoscopy.