globus - It will go away! - promise
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In 2007 I suffered from Globus for 12 months - it got me really down- I couldnt enjoy activities that used to make me happy and was continually worried and thinking the worst.
I saw a number of GP's and got referred to a ENT specialist who checked my throat via a small nasal camera - all clear.
Despite my Dad having this for a while and reassuring me that it does get better I focussed on the symptom and expected it to arrive every day (which it did!)
Gradually it wasn't there one day then would come back - then it may disappear for a few days and then come back - it is a gradual process but once you stop obsessing about it , it will improve. I promise.
My GP treated it as a symptom of anxiety and prescribed prozac - which had no effect. Much as I hate to admit it - my fiancee was right to keep telling me to stop obsessing and try and focus on other things - it is the only way to beat this.
Somedays it still makes an appearance (infact thinking about it now I can bring on the sensation!) but you can make it go - focus on yuor good days and know that there will be gradually be more good than bad - it will go I PROMISE!
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Sunshine2020 Guest
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Thank you for this message. I think about it the same way you do. However, even when I don't think about it, it is there.
Did it take you a longer time of being busy with other things before it went away? Because I literally have tried everything and it's still there 24/7.
brittany1222 Guest
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Hoping someone will respond. i think this is what have. i have an appointment to see my doctor. just curious what the symptoms you experience ? i feel something in the bottom of my throat. i do have anxiety and stress a lot. but the sensation does come n go.
julie6924 brittany1222
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Sorry for a late response. I'm here because I've recently been feeling the same way. I've gotten a bunch of symptoms such as: it feels like a lump is in my throat, swallowing can be difficult, walking leaves me with a hoarseness feeling and sometimes coughing, very minor throat pain, collarbone and neck tension, collarbone pain, previous rashes and itchiness after showering, itchiness on the neck sometimes, recently more common and worse indigestion. The lump also feels like it is at the bottom of my throat. This is 24/7.