Weird Problem- NEED HELP! Discomfort in throat, which has greatly affected my speech and ability to breathe

[Matt10]

About a year ago I began having trouble talking, and it was as if I didn't have sufficient air to talk. I couldn't control my voice and just began having alot of trouble just functioning socially. It feels like there's some pressure in the throat, though it's hard to target exactly where the discomfort is- it could even be in the stomach. I have alot of trouble breathing and always feel like i'm not getting enought air, though when I went to the doctor, I was told that my breathing seemed fine and they couldn't help me. This condition has also caused me to have difficulty focusing/concentrating and my thoughts are all clouded. I also feel discomfort swallowing. I just feel like I can't live my life and be myself; it's very frustrating.

So I guess my symptoms are:

-Difficulty breathing
-Difficulty with speech
-Trouble concentrating, thoughts seem clouded
-Discomfort in throat
-Trouble swallowing (every time I swallow I feel like I have to cough after)
-Fatigue

I was on minocycline for the last year and I realized that it could be the problem so I have stopped taking the pills. But I haven't had any improvement and I've been off them for a week now (and it would be out of my system by now). I have also used protopic cream for excema for about four years now. I've just recently stopped applying it (for about 4 days now), to see if my problem could be fixed, but I haven't had any improvement.

I would appreciate any help. Thank you.

[Lil_Kis]

Matt10 I feel the exact same way as you do! It feels like there is a HUGE limited range to my voice now and my throat is all tight. I sound raspy or hoarse sometimes too and it has taken over my life and got me all depressed! This has started aobut 2 and 1/2 months ago and hasn't gone away! I don't know what it is! I saw ENT twice and my primary doctor and they don't seem to help at all just syaing it's acid reflux or allergies and none of the medicines work that they give me! I'm going crazy here like a basket case my family thinks i'm crazy and i'm not aobut this....I don't know what to do! Plz help anybody this is ruining my life! I wrote a topic on this too! Thanks

[Matt10]

I do have anxiety problems, but I think they're a result of the whole problem itself (and it probably just makes it worse- kind of a vicious circle). But I don't have TMJ or teeth clenching. I'm not experiencing that popping or anything either, but I think there's a good chance I could have some sort of sinus problem. Well, keep me updated if you have any breakthroughs or anything; if you perhaps figure out more about your condition.

[Tonic26]

Wow, I came here for help , and your post is the first one i encounter.  I'm experiencing the same symptoms, except the feeling is also in my nasal sinuses.  I hear and feel popping behind my nose.   I constantly pop my left ear by sucking in air through my nose  or pinching my nostrils while blowing. The clogged up feeling feels worse when I speak and when I think about anything stressful it feels worse.  Do you have anxiety problems?  TMJ and teeth clenching?  I suffer from all of that.