1. Community
  2. Mental health
  3. Anxiety Disorders

Lump in my throat

Posted , 4 users are following.

cfiddy79
cfiddy79

Hi everyone. I am experiencing a new anxiety symptom that seems to come out of nowhere. I feel like I have a lump stuck in my throat. I am supposed to limit the time I spend googling symptoms, so I am trying to walk away after some initial research. It sounds like I am dealing with globus hystericus. I have been stable for several months. I am not sure what has brought this on. does anyone else have this? I don't have trouble eating or swallowing it just feels like I took a large pill and it is stuck! So frustrated!!!

0 likes, 5 replies

5 Replies

  • juan77029
    juan77029 cfiddy79

    Posted

    I get that feeling all the time from either anxiety or my acid reflux ( I was so used to it I assumed it was a normal feeling everyone had for a long time lol) it's probably just stress. I know that when stressing I get the feeling really strongly.

  • kaila12140
    kaila12140 cfiddy79

    Posted

    I just started having this symptom ! To me it feels like something it pushing on my Adam's apple . It's a weird lump /choke feeling . I also have a dry cough so I don't know if it's anxiety related or possible allergies . 

    I  had  tea and hot water with lemon all day . Took an allergy pill and it's subsided greatly ! Have you tried drinking some hot water or tea to see if it eases the symptoms at all ? 

  • emilylawless
    emilylawless cfiddy79

    Posted

    Feeling of lump in the throat is definitely a classic and one of the most common symptoms of anxiety! Of course us with anxiety don't usually believe any of our symptoms are anxiety though. So the best way to put your mind at ease is to make an apt with your doctor and ask them to check it out. If they say right off the bat that it is anxiety just say it really feels like there is something there id really like for you to take a pic just to be sure! ( or I'm gonna keep coming back bugging you) lol

    • kaila12140
      kaila12140 emilylawless

      Posted

      Thankfully after yesterday it has gone away! I think it was allergies acting up as I had other symptoms as well. If it persists I'll definitely be asking the doctor for his opinion . I am trying not to run to the dr for every little ache and pain as my therapist said that it's counter productive and will only reassure me for long ...until something else pops up. It's so hard not seek that reassurance thought ! 

  • cfiddy79
    cfiddy79

    Posted

    Quick update, the doctor checked my neck and said all is normal. She did have me do blood work to check on my thyroid function and make sure I am not off balance there. Not great news, but also not bad. I know this problem is within me, I just have to build up my arsenal to beat it again!
Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.