Globus Hystericus Help.. (Lexapro the miracle drug?)

[md135]

Hi everyone,
I just wanted to ask, i no there is a topic on Globus Hystericus but i wanted to add what helps people? I no some of us mentioned that they are on different drugs or whatnot, like myself, I'm on Lexapro. But what other things help people with this terrible traumatic terrifying condition? I suck on Fishermans Friend (very strong mints) to help my mouth fill with saliva so i can swallow, or drink some water (helps very rarely though), has anyone else come up with there own "home remedies or shop related" that aren't drugs to help them get around this thing? I'd love to hear some new things i could try as the mints are not doing as well as they have done recently..
Thanks

Plus i just wanted to share my story about being on Lexapro and wondered about your own... For about 3 years i had panic attacks, and last year in september i got this terrible thing called Globus Hystericus, it was so bad i had to leave work, lost all my friends cos i could not even leave the house! For 8 long months i had been suffering with this and extremely bad anxiety and panic attacks, i didn't no what happened to my life, i lost everything, i could't go into shops, buy new clothes, buy food!! or see any of my family for xmas, i didn't leave the house for one period for 3 months! About a month and a half ago i got the courage to go see my doctor, had a panic attack in the doctors office, and he put my on Lexapro! I was very afraid to go on such a drug and was apprehensive to say the least, but having been on it now for this short time, i went to the city yesterday on my own, something i would have NEVER EVER done in the last few months, and you no what, I WAS FINE! i was more than fine, I WAS PERFECT! :) i got nervous on the train but that was it, i went to shops, went to the zoo, and walked around all day with a big smile on my face, i totally could not believe it! Now i don't no how much the drugs have played a part in this, but my god i have not felt so happy in 8 months! it feels great to be getting my life back and i just hope everyone else can overcome there Globus Hystericus problem to! I would not wish that problem on anyone, you feel like chocking to death, but maybe just maybe im coming out of this now, and for once i feel hopeful that i can get my life back again... :) Thanks, love to you all.... :) :)

[emma_123]

I recently found a website
http://www.panic-anxiety.com/articles/globus-hystericus/
And it contains instructions to massage your neck. It works quite well. Hope this helps
Step 1

Find a quiet place to be. Now, take a warm flannel or face-cloth and hold it against your throat and neck for a minute. DON'T burn your skin with scalding hot water.
Step 2

Now, take the flannel away. Stand upright with your back against a wall or sit on a stool so that your back is straight. Tilt your head back as far as it will comfortably go so that you can feel a stretch in your throat – you will now be looking up at the ceiling. Hold this for five seconds.
Step 3

Now, slowly roll your head to the left and then to the right, still maintaining the stretch in your throat. Take 5 seconds to complete one complete left to right roll. Do this 10 times.
Step 4

Now, place your hand on your throat at the position where it meets your chest and locate the two 'stringy' muscles which run down each side of your adams apple and disappear behind your chest bones. Now, using one or two hands, firmly (but make sure it is comfortable), massage those muscles LENGTHWAYS, massaging out any tension. Do this for 2 minutes.
Step 5

If you detect any more tense muscles in the neck, either side of the windpipe, just give them a massage to release them.
STEP 6

Now go back to doing the head rolls for a further 5 repetitions and relax.

Sit still for a few minutes to allow your muscles to relax. Slowly get up and walk around.

Now, this may not have an immediate effect, but doing it regularly throughout the day can have a dramatic effect.

[md135]

thanks, been to town today and sadly didn't go well, had this swallowing problem and had to leave a shop, but after last weekend i don't mind to much my spirits are still very high, hope someone can help cos if i can get this away so it doesn't effect me i'll basically be better :)

[juliesculpt]

Hi md....this is my nightmare symptom too, as you know...and I have not come up with any great ways to beat it without drugs, though If I can get my breathing focused, it definately helps..also sipping on something is mildly helpful...hopefully someothers will have some ideas for us ..congratulations on your lexapro success!:)

[md135]

Does anyone have any ideas at all??