What could cause drowsiness, choking and swallowing difficulty, have history of stroke?
Patient: Several times lately As I am falling asleep I can t swallow and mouth is very dry. It feel I will choke to death.I get ice chips to add moisture to mouth. This is a scary paralyzingly feeling. It last an hour or two. I had a sleep test last week, a throat X-ray with barium today and will have a scope down throat next week. 2 of these occurrences were by taking a new pill after my normal meds. Once 1/2 tablet of Trazadone and another time I took 2 ibuprophen. I thought an allergy, but had a spell last Sunday nite with no extra meds. I had a stroke last summer. I am bipolar and take my reg meds each nite....no acid in throat feeling, just swallowing . Never know when this will reoccur. Doctor: Hi ,as you are suffering from bipolar disorder,the symptoms like difficulty in swallowing ,choking ,dry mouth are due to depression .I advise you to consult psychiatrist  so that  proper antidepressants can be started .Thanks