@tessie63
Hi,
Anything is worth a try frankly. Chia unfortunately closes the throat for me but the others may work by themselves.
As I understand it the only possible way to treat the situation is painkillers which desensitise the nerves in an attempt to stop the lock up reaction.
I think the laxatives I have been taking may have caused the muscles to get lazy over the years, which isn't helping. Fortunately I get free laxatives but have reached the max dose and I suspect they are not really working anyway.
The indication is that the autonomic polyneuropathy is very well advanced and without intervention, Christmas this year could be nothing but a dream.
Thank you for the suggestion, I will see where it leads me.
Cheers