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Feel like something stuck in my throat

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samantha29269
samantha29269

Hi. I'm really hoping somebody can help me, can't find any discussions on here!  For the last few months I've had a feeling of having something stuck at the base of my throat or like a lump. It's not there all the time and comes and goes. I went to visit the doc and she had a look but said couldn't see anything and all looked and felt good, but to be in the safe side would refer me to ent to have a look.   So today, a month after seeing doc, I had a letter from hosp.  I have an urgent appt in 5 days to be seen so that they can rule out more serious conditions such as cancer.  This letter has completely freaked me out and I have been in tears all day and am now thinking I have some form of cancer!   I'm a 41 yr old lady and a complete mess today as I can't phone or speak to anybody for assurance or advice! 

Could my go have seen something and not told me??? Thankyou x

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  • denise37163
    denise37163 samantha29269

    Posted

    Hi samantha I know wat ur going through I'm 31 yrs old nd I've have the very same symptoms as u say I went to my doc nd was sent to a and e seen ent doc had camera down my throat was told acid was the cause nd put on tabs for reflux I getting no relief at nite I feel like I choking or smothering has got to the stage I am so fed up I hope u have found ans
    • homnath4
      homnath4 denise37163

      Posted

      Hi Denise. i have a same issue. Feels like something stuck at the base of my throad. its been going on for over 6 months now. i will be seeing throad specialist on Tuesday next week to put camara through so see whats going on. It seems lots of people have this issue. I will update what is my issue once i see the doctor and if you see your doctor do update so that we are aware. Thank you.

       

    • AmidalaSKY
      AmidalaSKY homnath4

      Posted

      Hi Homnath4, I am so sorry you are having this problem. My husband is going through the same thing and it is driving him CRAZY. I am here to try and find some answers. Please let me know what you have tried and if anything has worked for you. Thanks in advance. -Katie
    • AmidalaSKY
      AmidalaSKY shastar01902

      Posted

      Hi Shastar!

      In my husband's case, it seems that his was caused mostly by really bad allergies. He started taking allergy shots and it helped tremendously. It still didn't go away completely so the doctor is convinced that he may also have acid reflux so they just started him on a new acid reflux medicine. So we will see how it goes. 

      Hope this helps!

    • shastar01902
      shastar01902 AmidalaSKY

      Posted

      Thanks I'll have to see another doctor and let's hope I get rid of this it's driving me crazy thanks again for replying

  • purplebutterfly
    purplebutterfly samantha29269

    Posted

    I'm so glad I searched & found this. My throat was swollen since Tuesday. I was in so much pain I couldn't sleep, swallow, cough or talk. My Dr said oh you have a sore throat..really? My throat was so swollen the nurse couldn't get the swab in my throat. Doc told me to take some Flonase & ride it out for 10 days...yeah right. I took some antibiotics & pain killers I have. But I still feel like something is stuck in there. I keep coughing like crazy because it's irritating me. I'm calling an ENT tomorrow.
    • dawn89690
      dawn89690 purplebutterfly

      Posted

      Hi

      I've had the same issue, just started happening today. It kinda feels like I can idk put my fingers on my throat with a little pressure and try hard to hock a looogie.. (ik sounds gross, but idk feels like it's moving) when I brush I swipe my tongue with my toothbrush and I've put it in a Lil farther to idk loosen what ever it is that's bothering me..I almost vomited tho. ..idk if that will help tho. It seems like it moves down a Lil farther so it's not bugging me bit then it moves back up and is annoying again... I smoke to tho... so ya cancer came to mind when it started happening rolleyes got me scared. And however...made me smoke more rolleyes

    • anne_41514
      anne_41514 dawn89690

      Posted

      Hi Dawn did you get answers? I too have bee.to my doctors for similar symptoms doctor looked and.said nothing sinister bit is sending me to the registrar on Monday morning to put my mind at ease ... mine was fine.this morning until I drank something and now its irritating me again

  • thewongtrousers
    thewongtrousers samantha29269

    Posted

    Did anyone ever get an answer as to what the problem / issue may be?

    ​I have the same, the Dr first said it was a sore throat. then asthma, then said it was heart burn. I'm getting pretty fed up that nothing is working, its been 4 months now, so any ideas would be good.

    • josephine90941
      josephine90941 tin176342

      Posted

      Hi,

      I recently started having the same issues, a feeling of a lump in my throat. I do have a problem with hypothyroidism, which I take Synthroid for. I have always suffered with problems with constipation (sorry for sensitivity) and have been trying to add more fiber to my diet, as I don't want to become dependent on Laxatives. I have heard that Ground (Milled) flaxseed that you can stir in oatmeal, coffee, yogurt, water (about a tablespoon a day) is excellent for digestion and constipation issues, and I have also been taking probiotic yogurt with live active strains such as acidolphilus and BB-12, is excellent as well, and has helped alot with my digestion. But, that is when I noticed a lump in my throat. I spoke to a nurse and he said that some people might have allergies to certain foods such as nuts, yogurt, flaxseed, especially if you have thyroid problems because these foods contain an ingredient that can enlarge your thyroid causing goiterlike symptoms. Now, I am frightened. I'm going to make an appt with my Doctor next week, just seeing if anyone else thinks lump they have might be caused by food allergies. Thanks.

  • jammyc1973
    jammyc1973 samantha29269

    Posted

    Hi, after almost nine months of constant sore throats in 2014 they disappeared just after Christmas. Unfortunately I then developed chronic acidy stomachs. My thoughts were that the sore throats were actually caused by acid reflux going back up the esophagus. These acid stomachs have got worse and have been told it is IBS but I believe there is other issues. ( probably paranoid but unfortunately that's the way I am). I am going to another doctor to ask for an endoscopy as I have digestive issues. It's really starting to get me down. I am going to find an IBS or gerd group in here. Good luck
  • gawtam02995
    gawtam02995 samantha29269

    Posted

    Hi.I have been having the same trouble for some days.saw my gastroenterologist today.he prescribed me on anti inflammatory for my throat.let's c how it gors
    • AmidalaSKY
      AmidalaSKY gawtam02995

      Posted

      Hi! My husband is going through the same thing as everyone here. Please let me know if the anti-inflammatory worked for you. Thanks in advance.
    • Mel78
      Mel78 gawtam02995

      Posted

      Hi I'm going to be seeing a gastroenterologist next month, how did it go for you?

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