Hi; I am new to the forum and it seems all the other posts with the same issue of trouble swallowing are not exactly what I have problem. with. I first off do not have reflux or any other digestive troubles. I , for several nights now; have become panicked as I cannot swallow saliva. I have been in semi upright position on sofa resting; and cannot move my tongue and cannot swallow pooling saliva. It takes seveeral minutes of panic and taking deep breaths and retrying unsuccessfully. Eventually I can regain swallowing. Each episode the inability to swallow seems to lengthen in time. I take several meds; some of them say do not crush or chew. I follow every med to the tee on instructions. I have a new med; Marinol; which states do not crush or chew. I am real careful to not do so. I take Neurontin, Hydrocodone,Zanaflex,Marinol, for spinal injury and pain management also involving sciatica. I also take hydrocortisone daily for adrenal insufficiency. The difficulty swallowing does not apply to swallowing meds or food; never has occured then. Only after bed meds which includes all except the hydrocortisone and metformin. It only involves difficulty moving tongue noticed when trying to swallow collecting saliva. This then causes a sense of panic. During episode I can speak a little as I called out to my husband. Speech seems kinda sluggish? Or kind of like if you pinch and hold your tongue and try to speak. It then resolves after 5-10 minutes. These episodes are increasing in frequency and frightening. Any advice or ideas would be appreciated. Blessings to all! and Thanks!