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Respiratory Disorders (Expert Forum)
respiratory muscles
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respiratory muscles
by midsummer, May 29, 2004 12:00AM
I have recently been diagnosed with Respiratory Dystonia and I am waiting to see a Movement Disorder Specialist.
I have struggled speaking against inappropraite muscle contractions for nearly 6 years now which is exhausting and my respiratory muscles ache badly if I use my voice a lot or do not take regular rest breaks when doing chores.
I have found recently that the gnawing ache of these muscles starts whilst I am eating a meal now and wondered why this could be??
I have struggled speaking against inappropraite muscle contractions for nearly 6 years now which is exhausting and my respiratory muscles ache badly if I use my voice a lot or do not take regular rest breaks when doing chores.
I have found recently that the gnawing ache of these muscles starts whilst I am eating a meal now and wondered why this could be??
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Jun 10, 2004 12:00AM
, Jun 10, 2004 12:00AM
With respiratory dystonia the muscles that are involved in breathing and talking are more easily stimulated. So these muscles tend to spasm. This can happen with other muscles that are in the area but not involved in breathing or talking, such as the muscles used for eating. Chewing and swallowing are very complex activities. These activities take great coordination and a lot of stimulation from the nervous system. This stimulation may effect muscles that have not been effected by the dystonia. Unfortunately this would cause those muscles to spasm. This may be why you are feeling this gnawing ache of these muscles whilst you are eating a meal. You may be helped by
· taking small bites,
· chewing gently rather than vigorously and
· total body relaxation while swallowing.
· taking small bites,
· chewing gently rather than vigorously and
· total body relaxation while swallowing.
