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I have red bumps and lumps on my posterior pharyngeal wall

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jamieh
jamieh

Hi all

I’ve had no pain, no soreness or anything in my throat over the last few months just the feeling of something in my throat. Prior to that I have suffered with sore throats numerous times throughout this year. I went to the doctors and they did a very quick examination and said I had health anxiety.

However for the last three-four weeks I have had these weird red bumps on the back of my throat, and I’ve had these red lesion like bumps growing either side of my throat which are worrying me sick.

I’m really anxious and I worry terribly about any kind of illness, I always result in Dr google which tells me I have cancer every time.

I have an appointment with the Dr of the 27/12/17 so I’m hoping this gets sorted.

Has anyone had a similar thing?

Thanks

Jamie

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  • tamiel68821
    tamiel68821 jamieh

    Posted

    I have had and off throat dryness and irritation since last sept. Barium swallow xray, endoscopy and biopsy all negative. After endoscopy it was better for a few months. Now its back. Dry and some pain when i swallow. But now my knuckles get severly dry. Some itching on arms and legs. Also had 4 blood tests last year. I go to doctor on the 3rd. Dont stress about cancer. Most patients get diagnosed with a simple check up. Im hoping mine is just anxiety too. Im 44 years old
  • debbie08588
    debbie08588 jamieh

    Posted

    Can you advise whether they looked like this at all? X
    • jamieh
      jamieh debbie08588

      Posted

      Hi Debbie

      Very similar yes. It’s still there hasn’t changed

  • ashish96012
    ashish96012 jamieh

    Posted

    Hey

    I also have same problem like yours

    Are u still alive?

    Am afraid if it is serious cause

    God help me

    • jamieh
      jamieh ashish96012

      Posted

      Hi,

      Yes I’m still fine. I found it much easier to keep away from these sort of forums to help me get over my health anxiety

  • BlentD23
    BlentD23 jamieh

    Posted

    Any updated photos?  How you doing?
    • jamieh
      jamieh BlentD23

      Posted

      Hi,

      Still the same, no change, I just try to keep from looking at it now. The DR took one look and told me to stop worrying it was harmless. It was just anxiety playing with my mind

    • BlentD23
      BlentD23 jamieh

      Posted

      I have the same issue.  Made the mistake of looking in the back of my throat and saw these red blotches and started obsessing over throat cancer because I went on "GOOGLE."  Past couple months I've felt like my throat was dry and something is going on back there.  ENT said it was fine and so did regular doctor but I can't stop obsessing.  I probably need Anxiety meds. lol

  • debbie08588
    debbie08588 jamieh

    Posted

    Hi I’m still alive yes, if you asking me! Don’t know about Jamieh.

    mine was reflux. Went to see ent specialist and they confirmed was silent reflux. My throat itself looks no different whatsoever and ent said it may always look like this now. Basically the stomach acid coming up in night had aggravated my lymph tissue, it may never go down. It’s also started aggravating my ear and makes my ear have days where it feels full and only relief is when I pop it by holding my nose an closing my mouth and blowing, to relieve the pressure. Apparently the stomach acid can leak into you ears as their all connected are the ear nose and throat! It then causes headaches, thick dull headaches when my ears are bad. Im on omeprazole 20mg once a day and I’ve higher the head end of my bed. I’ve also joking the acid reflux group on fb. I didn’t feel convinced it was reflux until I joined this group and I sent other people on their page picture of my throat and they confirmed loads of em that their throat looked like this aswell. It’s great to speak to people with same conditions and bounced tips and ideas off each other. Anxiety is my main cause of this and I’m on antidepressants to try and relieve it, however it’s a vicious circle as the tablets also irritate to stomach.

    ent felt mine started after two strong courses of antibiotics in December. I find, aloe Vera water helps, probiotics help, I buy probiotic tablets and Yakult drink also and trying to stay away from things that trigger it like spices food and not eat after 6! The silent reflux isn’t so silent anymore and I really notice the acid in my chest now, got a bottle of gaviscon permanently on my bedside table which I take straight before bed and rennies in my bag for emergency’s when out! Hope your all well! X

  • amber33683
    amber33683 jamieh

    Posted

    i have had this same issue! I'm getting ready to gave an EGD! I too have health anxiety which made it worse. I'm currently on anxiety meds, prilosec and Flonase. i think theyre starting to help but i still worry .

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