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Globus? What do I do?

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twinkletoes_4
twinkletoes_4

Hi all,

I'm new to this site but have been trying to find some info about my throat problems and came across the discussions here. I had a case of tonsillitis about a week ago and during the course of my antibiotics, I began experiencing a lump sensation in my throat. It is CONSTANTLY there. I've barely slept, I have a nasty feeling when swallowing and the front of my neck feels tender. Already I am feeling depressed about it and am really struggling to cope with the symptoms.

My doctor did not seem to know what it was frankly and put it down to a part of the throat infection I had. She said it should clear in about 2 weeks but judging from my own research, I think I have globus. I don't know if/when this will clear up but the thought of having to deal with it constantly for a long period of time is really getting me down.

If anyone has any experience, prognosis info, suggestions... please help me out as have been tearful all evening.

Emma x 

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  • jade09696
    jade09696 twinkletoes_4

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    How is everyone feeling? X
    • Devorgilla
      Devorgilla jade09696

      Posted

      Hi Jade, Since taking anti anxiety tablets my symptoms have 99% disappeared so I'm feeling relieved. It's not a nice condition and can be very upsetting.I occasionally have times of constant swallowing but compared to the globus that's nothing. Never heard of it before. I hope everybody gets the help they need.x

  • twinkletoes_4
    twinkletoes_4

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    Have just come back from my second ENT appt with another specialist - I was much more impressed with this man. He genuinely seemed to care and was far more professional!

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    I feel a bit more reassured but the sore throat I have is still really decreasing my quality of life atm... not sure what I can even do about that. The specialist did mention just how common this is - he said about 2 people in every clinic he has will have globus symptoms. That reassured me a lot - I hope it reassures you guys too. A lot of us experience this! 

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    How is everybody doing?

    Someone asked if it's any better at certain times of the day - for me definitely worse in the evening and at night but I do have the symptoms constantly. 

    Emma x

    • jade09696
      jade09696 twinkletoes_4

      Posted

      That’s good news that your more reassured hun! Oh I didn’t no that about omeprozole I thought it was fast acting but that’s interesting to no! I feel like my symptoms are getting better in the day still very much there but better but as the evening goes on it’s still gets worse but I’m finally sleeping a lot better I just hope it don’t come back to the chocking feeling when laying down! I think my new anxiety meds may be finally working! 

      Just waiting my endoscopy now but slowly learning to live with the feeling and hoping eventually it goes for good! 

      Jade x

  • jade09696
    jade09696 twinkletoes_4

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    Feeling hopeful it’s day 7 on my anxiety medication and my symptoms today for the first time In 8 weeks seem to be 90% gone! I’m hoping and praying that there working and I’m going to see the back of globus! Fingers crossed

    Jade x

    • jo29773
      jo29773 jade09696

      Posted

      I’m new to this and my doctor has prescribed antidepressants. It’s great to see a story where they have helped. 

      I hope they will take the edge off me thinking it is cancer too and panicking so much. Thanks for sharing

    • jade09696
      jade09696 jo29773

      Posted

      Yeah they have honestly worked and I didn’t think they were going to I honestly thought I was going to have to live with this forever! I’m aware it could come back but I feel abit more rested in thinking it’s not something bad because if it was something bad it would be there 24/7 it wouldn’t give any resting times..

      Hope your tablets work for you xx

    • jade09696
      jade09696 twinkletoes_4

      Posted

      Yeah it is a relief .. I’m waiting my endoscopy letter to come through which could take weeks and I’m like what if it’s completely gone do I still go for it or do I cancel it?! 🙈 The book sounds good hopefully some good tips on there and will hopefully make sense of things.. 

      hoping your omeprozole works for you hun 

      Jade x

  • shanon39562
    shanon39562 twinkletoes_4

    Posted

    I would get into a ENT but in the mean time get a Barium swallow and a ultrasound for your throat to put your mind at ease while waiting to get into a ENT. Also get your doctor to swab for bacterial and viral infection and blood tests first if nothing shows up with the swab and blood test then get those other 3 things going. The longest wait will be for a ENT in most places. I waited for 8 months.

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