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Could anyone as speak to the location of their gh symptoms? Mine are always right side upper back of throat.Waiting on ent appointment next week. Very scared as it is hard to believe something this physical feeling could be anxiety as my GP states. Any feedback would be be greatly appreciated.
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docmike304 kjarvis15
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kjarvis15 docmike304
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calmingfallday kjarvis15
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Been dealing with this for over 3 months
Started after a short course of accutane and possibly a virus. Thought the sore throat was clear but came back as this globus feeling. I describe mine as spasms and pressure upper palette back of throat, kind of by the uvula. And submandibular pressure/swelling exhaserbated by talking and radating towards the ears. Many times I can't tell if it's in my throat or the structures glands ouside my throat. Cleared by CT scan and also saw an ENT who looked with a mirror and felt everything. Said everything look great. No idea what to do 
Does this sound like a typical description of Globus H. to Kjarvis15 and everyone else?
docmike304 calmingfallday
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I have started treatment with a PPI for GERD which is helping somewhat but I am going to start alternative medicine treatments, specifically acupuncture. There is a term in Chinese medicine that describes this condition. Its called "plum in throat". They have been dealing with it for thousands of years so I figure its worth a try since western medicine does not have much to offer.
kjarvis15 calmingfallday
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matchamaiden calmingfallday
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Hi Calmingfallday,
Hmmmm...your description sounds like a spasm. Does it feel like a literal lump or even rock in your throat? Kind of where the hollow is in the front of the throat/neck? It's the spot they place tracheotomies. That's a typical globus location. Feels like you need to cough up something, but nothing is there. I have both the globus and severe esophageal spasms that extend from the soft palate like you described, but mine extends to the bottom of my sternum.
Sorry to hear about your situation. It is so frustrating, isn't it?!
Healing vibes,
Matcha
janieu724 calmingfallday
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Hi, I read your response and it kind of seems similar to my experience but im not sure. Could you describe it for me in more detail? With me, I feel like there is something blocking an area on the left side above my soft palate near my ear. Where the torus tubarius tonsil is. I constantly have to clear mucus mucus from this area every waking moment and its exacerbated when I use my voice in any way. After a while I sound hoarse if I use my voice too much like talk or sing, not to mention that I can't sing as high pitched as I used to before this happened. If i get sick with a cold or other kind of upper respiratory infection all the pain and swelling migrates to this specific area. I tend to feel pressure only in my left ear too and the majority of the time it is not a painful sensation just a feeling like something is there that shouldn't be. Do you think there is any resemblance with your experience?
kjarvis15 janieu724
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deon28030 calmingfallday
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Hi. I wanted to reach out and say I'm suffering from the same thing. Also for about three months. It's interesting because mine also feels like it affects my ears very much. Have you found any relief?
kjarvis15
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docmike304 kjarvis15
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matchamaiden kjarvis15
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I would see a gastroenterologist and ask for a manometry test. Docmike mentioned Plum Pit Chi. I also agree with him that TCM offers more than Western medicine for this condition. I'm getting the herbs from an acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Dr. I will see if these help more than the calcium channel blockers and Levbid.
jim64492 kjarvis15
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matchamaiden jim64492
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Your cure is interesting, Jim64492. But, I'd be cautious about saying antihistamine is a cure for everyone. I tried 3 different antihistamines last month and had no relief whatsoever. I was having allergies to the change in climate up here and antihistamines are normally helpful - and they were for my sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes and so on. I stopped taking them and allergies are fine right now. My globus was in full throttle constantly at that time. Still is 24/7.
I'm so happy for you and that you found something to work for you. It's worth trying, but we know this disorder is complex and while one individual may be helped by an intervention, another may lack response.
Best Wishes!
Matcha
jim64492 matchamaiden
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Zertic is a H 1 blocker
So make sure it's that one , takes 1:1/2 to settle
There is a Histamine 2 you need to find which one your body is releasing
H2 you need an antacid there is one that blocks H2 cimetidine, famotidine, nizatidine and ranitidine
Good luck
deon28030 docmike304
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Hi docmike,
I have heard of the plum pit sensation and tried acupuncture. I myself had a bad experience because it actually caused back pain from lying on a hard table for too long so I do not prefer acupuncture but I do like looking for alternative methods. I found a Chinese herb called Ban Hia Hou Po Pian. Ask your acupuncturist about it. It is specifically for lump in the throat sensation. I hope the acupuncture helps. Please let me know. A physical therapist said that dried needling has helped a patient in the past. I wonder if it's the same thing as acupuncture? Take care.