Dave117
04-13-2010, 09:19 AM
I am a 44 year old male. Beginning in February ’10, I began wakng up out of sleep with a pounding heart and a tightened airway. This happened about 4 time over the course of two months. I have since had every test imaginable…cardio stress, upper GI, Pulmonary etc. All test came back negative for anything physiological.
My symptoms have deceased a bit but I still have a constant clenching in my airways from my epiglottis to my trachea. The only thing that gives me relief is an Atavan or Xanex. I sometimes take 4 a day on a bad day. My doctor is recommending I try Paxil or Zoloft. I have never used these types of medications before. I am not used to taking prescription drugs but feel forced to get any relief.
I have always had a stressful job but for some reason lately I have not been coping with the stress as usual. I used to work out 3-4 days a week but that has declined with the obstructed airway which makes me short of breath. What the heck is going on with me?
Looking for answers. I am open to suggestions.
My symptoms have deceased a bit but I still have a constant clenching in my airways from my epiglottis to my trachea. The only thing that gives me relief is an Atavan or Xanex. I sometimes take 4 a day on a bad day. My doctor is recommending I try Paxil or Zoloft. I have never used these types of medications before. I am not used to taking prescription drugs but feel forced to get any relief.
I have always had a stressful job but for some reason lately I have not been coping with the stress as usual. I used to work out 3-4 days a week but that has declined with the obstructed airway which makes me short of breath. What the heck is going on with me?
Looking for answers. I am open to suggestions.