surgery complication

[aruna5]

I had a hemi thyroidectomy done in Jan 2005. During the operation the RLN was cut and though some kind of nerve repair surgery was done immediately, I lost my voice for six months. I have now regained my speaking voice. However, I have had episodes of throat spasm and choking about 6 times in these two years. My throat feels absolutlely dry and not a breath of air goes in during these episodes which last about half a minute. I try to drink plenty of water to keep myself hydrated as we have a very dry climate here. A drop of water going the wrong way, spicy food, anything in the air seem to set off these spasms.
How do I deal with this spasm when it happens? I feel I will collapse and feel completely helpless at the time. How do I prevent a recurrence?

[aruna5]

Thank you for your wishes. Yes, I have been to specialists but all they can tell me is to put up with it. They seem to get into the defensive mode when they see the previous report of the laryngeal nerve cut!
All I want to know is how to deal with the spasms when they happen. It is a very frightening experience, particularly for the family who are forced to be helpless spectators.

[Thypatient]

Is there a doctor, like your surgeon or PCP or a ENT, you can contact?  It sounds like more than what you should have to deal with, especially after everything you've already been through.

I'd keep on the doctors about this - whether the original ones or new ones.

Best wishes.