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Laryngeal spasms

Posted by Jackie Bell @jbell22, Aug 15, 2021

Hi, I am hoping to hear how others cope/deal with laryngeal spasms. Mine are incredibly scary and basically cut off 99% of my ability to breath, the tiniest sliver of air gets through. They don't last long, about a minute, but to have your throat close and no air coming in is terrifying. Does anyone know of anything that stops them?
Thank you!
Jackie

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mindyt | @mindyt | Sep 10, 2021
In reply to @jbell22 "Definitely will be trying that! Do you mean pull from the lobes down, sides out, top..." + (show)
@jbell22

Definitely will be trying that! Do you mean pull from the lobes down, sides out, top up...can you be more specific? Thank you so much for your suggestion.

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Pull from back base of ears out and up

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jeannestrieck | @jeannestrieck | Aug 20, 2022

I've been using magnesium every day since I read about it on a discussion website. It cut down my laryngeal spasms to 5 or 6 a year from multiple times each month and sometimes each week or even day. I don't have an answer for making the spasms shorter. It seems to attempt to relax and to purse my lips as I attempt to breathe is helpful at least to lower my stress level. I also sip water. Friends have asked what they can do and my friend who is a nurse simply put her hand on my back and breathed with me. It felt supportive and I think even lowered my stress level. I am looking for other's ideas on what has worked for them. Jeanne

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