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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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  • amir93067
    amir93067 samantha29269

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    Hi Samantha,

    How are you doing now?

    hope you are fine.

    i have the same symptoms like you for 2 years and im interested to know how you are doing now and what the conclusion for this symptoms?

  • Anxietyasf
    Anxietyasf samantha29269

    Posted

    I'm just updating everyone, unfortunately for me still having symptoms just kind of learned to breathe through my thoughts.. I had the barium swallow an everything came back normal all blood test MRI an cat scans were normal as well so then what the heck right? I've had an ent doctor tell me I didn't need an endoscopy so I told my primary an he says hes going to refer me some place else.. that way i can get the endoscopy an put my mind at ease. I'm still taking meds to help me sleep due to me worrying myself until morning! haha .. just wanted to let you all know I'm still alive LOL some days are more extreme than others an some days I feel nothing. I'm currently waiting on insurance approval for my endoscopy, maybe waiting for 2 weeks I'm not sure but I hope you all are well.. good luck & GOD bless.

    • katie16755
      katie16755 Anxietyasf

      Posted

      Im still having symptoms 3 years on! no longer do i feel like anything is stuck though apart from the feeling phlegm is stuck! i now have daily acid.

      my barium was also normal but endoscopy showed a lax oesophaguel sphincter.

  • amir93067
    amir93067 samantha29269

    Posted

    anyone here had get over this symptoms?

    it never can be treated and get over it?

    • Anxietyasf
      Anxietyasf amir93067

      Posted

      hey Amir93067 as far as I'm seeing through these forums: no. but im still trying! im going to my primary today an voicing this matter as calm as possible but with lots of seriousness.. I feel as though I've been brushed off.. this has been extremely bad for my mental health. everyday I'm worrying an panicking. I've gone through many test.. I'm really hoping for an endoscopy soon! last time I went to an ent doctor he said "there isnt cause or need for endoscopy" well I dont feel that way an informed my primary, who has now referred me to another specialist in Hope's of getting the endoscopy. fingers crossed.. hope you have found a healthy way to cope.. praying for you!

    • amir93067
      amir93067 Anxietyasf

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      Hi Anxietyasf,

      god bless you and i think you no need to have a lot of worry since this symptoms happens for many people from different countries and all doctors say same thing , so i think no need to worry.take it

      easy , i know the symptoms is very bad feeling but as long as no serious disease so it's fine we can continue live with this symptoms. god bless u and take care.

  • maria38027
    maria38027 samantha29269

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    Hi everyone

    Unfortunately I’m joining this conversation as well as I’ve had this feeling of something stuck in my throat for the past week. Feels like there’s food in there that just won’t go away. I can swallow but it sometimes feels like food is going down my throat very slowly. It was better yesterday but I ate some peanuts and now it’s really bad again. It feels dry and a bit painful as well.

    I have had trouble with acid reflux for the past year and had an endoscopy done about a month ago which showed nothing. I am taking esomeprazole twice a day and will see a doctor about this thing stuck in my throat tomorrow. I’m very worried I will soon not be able to eat 😦

    Will come back with an update in case someone is interested

    • angela1984
      angela1984 maria38027

      Posted

      hi maria sounds like acid reflux thats what i have that feeling like i had something stuck and for a good 6 months inwas not able to eat solids . what helped me was raiseing my bed ant the head end so i wasnt led flat stayed away from acidy foods like tomato based foods chocolate and caffine hope this helps keep us updated

    • katie16755
      katie16755 maria38027

      Posted

      i had this for nearly a year, it was to do with acid reflux, join the Acid watcher group on FB there is also a book you can buy, this will help you and wean you off ppis

    • wendy90211
      wendy90211 maria38027

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      Hello Maria. it happened to me 2 years ago, and i was just as scared, and i truly feel like our symptoms Feed off of our emotions . I tried every remedy, I went to the doctors in the US and in Mexico, I tried meds and I was very desperate because it was not going away, I had a neck ultrasound, x-rays and finally got an endoscopy and showed nothing, after that i started praying about it because even if the test were normal i still felt it, and i went on vacation to see my fam, the happiness of been with my family, the distraction and my prayers helped me immensely. i havent felt it ever since... good luck

  • anita1224
    anita1224 samantha29269

    Posted

    I am trying to reply to Missxejuu. I still feel like something is there, but it isn't quite as bad as it has been in the past. I have kept away from chocolate, tomato products, fried foods, vinegary things, coffee, highly acidic foods, etc., since June 2018. I think that has helped. I'm also taking a low does of Omeprezole once a day. It's discouraging though that it doesn't go completely away!

  • SUESAN1954
    SUESAN1954 samantha29269

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    Hi..I had this a few years back for ages went to see consultant who put a tube up my nose, down my throat. It was all clear but inflamed, he said it was silent acid reflux. I took omeprazole for a while and it cleared up. I was very anxious too which made it worse, calming down helped too.

  • ArchaicArt
    ArchaicArt samantha29269

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    sadly i know the feeling well, its super common with anxiety. most people will get it at some point, its called globus hystericus. ive had it for many years, the critical thing is to not concentrate on it, i know thats hard though, its harmless

  • shelley85069
    shelley85069 samantha29269

    Posted

    Hi Samantha,

    I also have this and other thyroid issues. Are you feeling better as I know this was an older post. xx

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