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lump in throat

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jmcg2014
jmcg2014

Hi all, well the lump in the throat while anxious seems common, how does everyone deal with this unpleasant sensation?

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  • Myrissasauras
    Myrissasauras jmcg2014

    Posted

    Oh big time. I hate that symptom. It's one of the symptoms I can't stand the most at night! I feel like I have a big ole piece of food or something stuck in my throat. Lol it's definitely unpleasant. 
    • jmcg2014
      jmcg2014 Myrissasauras

      Posted

      Its horrible eh? And once u notice it, its there for ages, annoying!
    • Myrissasauras
      Myrissasauras jmcg2014

      Posted

      Definitely. The lump in my throat feeling has made me even more anxious since it made me feel like my throat was closing or something. Super annoying! 
  • Scruffy61
    Scruffy61 jmcg2014

    Posted

    Not very well I'm afraid horrible not sure what to do or say about it
  • JooneBug
    JooneBug jmcg2014

    Posted

    I usually try to drink some warm water or fennel tea. I really find with this symptom that it is the one that disappears most easily if I just stop thinking about it.
    • marlene21102
      marlene21102 JooneBug

      Posted

      It's called a throat spasm.the more you swallow to see if it's still there longer it will stay.Person I know had a barium meal to prove it was just a spasm they saw it on camera throat clear as could be .Hey presto problem solved no more lump in throat. The mind plays havoc hey if one lets it.your be fine give up thinking on it like they did 
    • JooneBug
      JooneBug marlene21102

      Posted

      it's almost like that feeling you get if you're trying not to cry but it lasts longer, I find it to be quite painful but not frightening which helps me to forget about it! I imagine for people who find this symptom frightening that it can be quite a nuisance smile
    • jmcg2014
      jmcg2014 JooneBug

      Posted

      a total nuisance yeah, but distraction defo helps! thanks all, just wondered how we all deal with it :-)
  • alex80074
    alex80074 jmcg2014

    Posted

    HI,

    just like when you swallowed a GOBSTOPPER when you were a kid,LOL.

    Once you realise the lump isn't going to get bigger and choke you, then its just annoying. With experience of all these symptoms you find they eventualy go.

    Ok, not much help really, but knowing it will pass always helps me put the lump into perspective and not worry unduly about it.

    Best wishes,

    Alex

  • jmcg2014
    jmcg2014

    Posted

    I find too that the more i concentrate on it, i actually end up with a painful throat! Anyone else?
  • Sboverly
    Sboverly jmcg2014

    Posted

    I get this a lot too!! Does anyone else get the same feeling in the chest at times?? It will feel like a burp stuck that won't move or like food didn't go all the way down... I do and was wondering if you guys do too....
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