My story and how I beat globus sensation
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I made a promise that if I got better I would share my story on this discussion board in the hope that I may help someone. All the posts on here were a great comfort to me when I was experiencing this awful condition.
It all happened about 8 weeks ago. I was in the theatre and just sat down to begin the show when I ate a sweet normally, took a sip of water normally and afterwards felt like I was having difficulty swallowing. My mouth went super dry and I felt like a had a lump in my throat and my tongue was enlarged (it wasn't). I thought perhaps I was having a reaction to something so before the interval I had to leave and get out of there. I felt complete terror and danger and thought I was going to die. My husband was worried and took me to A&E. I couldnt breathe properly but was not wheezing. I felt like someone was strangling me, standing on my neck and I was in a complete panic that came out of nowhere. Apparently I had a panic attack or severe anxiety episode. Well, I didnt believe this diagnosis because I had over the years suffered from anxiety on and off and bouts of low mood but even when I have faced the most difficult times in my life, never have I had a panic attack so wondered why on such a happy day I would develop this. Anyway the initial attack was only the start of my problems, I was told the symptoms of my choking sensation would go away within a few hours. It didnt. This made it worse and I was not so easily going to put this down to stress as most things seem to be these days. I went to my GP who said I did seem to have some swelling in my neck and ordered me an ultrasound. As I couldn't wait 3 weeks for the paperwork to come through I saw an ENT consultant privately who put a camera up my nose and down my throat and said everyhing looked perfect and likely to be globus sensation which is common when experiencing panic attacks and anxiety. This only gave me some comfort because I was still feeling these awful symptoms. After the 4th week I had scan and this showed nothing. My thyroid was perfect, which I suspected may be the issue due to my high thyroid antibodies, although I knew I had normal thyroid function. This was also some comfort. I was suffering, and it was really really getting me down. Having to get up every day and go to work was so hard and I was so anxious I was not sleeping or eating well. I thought I would have it forever. After a while I started to think, well this isn't going to kill me as time has proven, its not getting worse or better so I need to start trying things to see if anything helps. I also had a strange crawling sensation in my neck not on top of my skin but underneath - hard to explain. Also when I put chin to chest I felt like the part between my neck and chin was swollen. I tried breathing exercises, hot water bottles, hot baths, drinking red wine, taking NSAI's, drinking loads of water, trying to eat better, sleep better, watching funny films but nothing worked. I then found a couple of websites online suggesting a very simple neck exercise to do many times throughout the day and specifically for globus sufferers. I started to do this and over a week the symptoms started to ease and has got better and better to the point that its only 5% there. The most important part is to make sure your shoulders are always down and pushed back as far as you can. No hunched shoulders or it won't work. Then carefully, with mouth closed, ease your neck back as far as it can go, all the time looking up to the ceiling. You should be able to feel yourself stretching your neck. It may make you cough a little. Then roll your head a little to left and right and centre. It probably won't work the first go. you have to do it many times a day over a week or so.
My GP said that panic attacks can cause a lot of problems in the neck, real tension and muscles, and other structures and a horrid sensation of a lump in your neck. I have to understand now that this is the cause.
Apologies for the long post but it's a long story.
I hope it helps someone.
Good luck to you all and take care of yourselves.
x
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CK091 chippy12
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I was also wondering what foods to avoid .... I know fried, spicy, chocolates, hard food, crisps etc.
Can I have fruit juices like orange and cranberry? Do I have to cut out alcohol altogether. I was also told no carbonated drinks or carbonated water, and no cheese....
This is a lot to cut out from my diet....
Ice cream is Dairy is that ok? Sorry for asking so many questions, but will be grateful if anyone in this group can give me some sound advice on what I should and should not eat.. thanks
xx
charo88321 CK091
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Hello CK
I couldn't resist to answer some of your questions
You have to avoid anything that multiply bacteria
Anything that change into sugar
That's it
Fried foods , bad carbs , dry foods , starchy fruit and veggies
I relieved my globus with that diet
Good luck 🍀
CK091 chippy12
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What do you normally eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner, perhaps I can follow that diet.
Do you do the neck excercises that were posted earlier, do you feel that can help?
Do you drink alchohol at all, if so which ones? Somone wrote about drinking carbonated drinks.... I thought that was not a good idea...
I really want to get this under control... thanks again for all you input
charo88321 CK091
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Actually wine helps for some reason , I guess cause it has alcohol and kills the bacteria.
😂
Follow the SIBO diet .
When you wake up have a teaspoon of olive oil
Make sure is extra virgin and organic
I eat in the morning just coffee with a little bit of this creamer that I found that is a combination of almond and coconut milk.
Before leaving for work I mix protein and vitamins shake with water and a little of the same creamer I mentioned before I use in my coffee and also I eat 1 boil egg.
Lunch
Salad that consists of
Parsley
Cilantro
Moringa
Red cabbage
Lots of olive oil
Lemon
Himalayan salt
And a piece of fish or poultry
No dinner after 5 pm
Dinner varies but try for it not to be dry
Anything dry is going to get stuck
Olive oil seems to help lubricate my throat
After 5 if I get hungry I eat cheese that is full of protein no carbs
Has to be AGED cheese 🧀
Don't buy the regular cheese.
katie16755 charo88321
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charo88321 katie16755
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But not all the time
katie16755 charo88321
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terrie27149 katie16755
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terrie27149 katie16755
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Katie, how are you? Have you had yr other test yet or is that thurs? Hope u r doing better. Hey read where we aren't suppose to eat or drink cold stuff. Also, I noticed when I eat and if I bend over afterwards like to talk or to lean over doing something, oh my I get an awful acid attack..just a few more things. We should never overeat or skip meals. Small amt of food throughout the day..so I'm Goin 2 try all this. Hope u r eell. Keep us posted..
katie16755 terrie27149
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Hi Terrie, seeing gastroenterologist this morning, there won't be any tests yet but will see what he says!
I'm still pretty much the Same, yes, can't eat a full meal then bend over 😒
Will let you know what he says, hope you're ok 😊
terrie27149 katie16755
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Nor drink cold ..or eat cold, like icecream etc..
bummer..
Do u know wht strange? Tinnitis....I have it 24/7 some days gets so bad I can panic. Well finding out tht sweets affect it worse
Have given up all sweets.. so far so good, still here but seems 2 be at a tolerable sound..praying this will keep it toleranle..sweets can sure affect the body..had 2 gt back on acv. Got off for couple weeks was doing pretty good, and acid came back with a vengence. So back on my acv..slightly better..oh girl, I can't believe all the things going on in this body...
katie16755 terrie27149
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Hi Terrie! I wonder if tinnitus and globus are all connected, it would make sense as all connected to the throat, it must drive you mad 😞
i saw the consultant, he was very nice, I need a endoscopy the 2nd November 😬😬at least if I can go through with it I’ll know what’s going on!!
He said to follow a Mediterranean diet and drink alkaline water, something else to look into 🙄
terrie27149 katie16755
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katie16755 terrie27149
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Hiya!! I know, mad forum!!
Poor you, these wretched symptoms, I’m booked in for endoscopy on 2nd November 😬😬
Consultant told me to drink alkaline water 🤔
katie16755 terrie27149
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I can’t say what I want to say, so annoying 😡😡
Anyway I’m booked in for endoscopy the beginning of November 😬😬
Let’s hope all our blooming symptoms clear off soon
katie16755
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Ahh just seen the last one that was waiting has now been allowed on! I’m not repeating myself 😂🤣
terrie27149 katie16755
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Just thought it was another symptom you were having...lolololol...so glad u r gettin it done. Once this comes clear, then u will know what's going on and maybe get answers..
terrie27149 charo88321
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Charo,
How are you. Just checkin in with ya hoping u r still doing well..Haven't seen yr posts 4 awhile . Hopefully that's a good thing..Take good care ..
katie16755 terrie27149
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All this stress I think I am going that way 🤣🤣🤣 take care, will be in touch soon
susan39050 katie16755
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I tried to tell you about the water drops but they blocked my message !!! Had my teeth checked at dental hospital yesterday they are very damaged but said it is not causing the swallowing problems so have to go back to docs, does you nose get congested mine does dont know where the pain comes from so I try to blow it away, oh just sneezed before blew nose and then coughed out what seemed like a sliver of wood god knows what can get stuck in throat it could have been a bit of toothpick tho will see how I feel after eating now
katie16755 susan39050
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It annoys me when they block messages 😡
i get a post post nasal drip, oh gosh!!! I wonder if that’s what’s been causing your globus?! Will be interesting to see! Did you say you feel acid after eating?
charo88321 terrie27149
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I’m good I guess . I’ve been dealing with some matters but I’m fine now. I’ve been diagnosed with Lymphedema which is a swelling of the lymph nodes and the doctor thinks that I have it all over the body . Maybe the reason I was getting al that crap in my throat. The doctor send me to this therapist that teaches you how to get rid of the swelling. Sometimes it works sometimes doesn’t but I have to avoid eating pretty much anything good so my lymph nodes don’t get congested .
How are you ?
terrie27149 charo88321
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Oh Charo. Sure hate that. Praying it all gets better for sure. Always hope! I too have anothr symptom that scares me. I have had for several years I don't know how long to tell you the truth but like a rigid skull it's like my skull has a ridge at the top of it and so It feels like it's changed a little bit and naturally I looked online and it has scared me to death. I forget the name of it as I want to but it's some kind of like bony spur growth and it can eventually cause all kinds of horrendous issues. But I am not even going to go there. I am so fed up with reading stuff that scares the crap out of me on the internet. I wish to God I would have never read that. It is always something going on and I am so fed up with it. I just left us all up and just pray that these symptoms will all go away. So good to hear from you tomorrow. I have missed seeing you on here. You take good care of yourself and keep us updated. Take care and kno I am praying for you
katie16755 terrie27149
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Hiya Terrie, I was told by the gastroenterologist not to look anything up on the internet, I’ve done this for years and have freaked myself out and caused more anxiety!! And then I get yet more symptoms caused by the anxiety!!! I am going to try not to google anymore 😬😬
terrie27149 katie16755
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Thank you Katie. I know. I don't know why I did it!! Iv just had this ridge like on my skull for awhile and was just curious I guess. And oh boy, oh boy..scary crap. Couldn't even sleep for fear. But yes, you are right. Iv got to stop this now. It will ruin my life..I had stopped for awhile, then did it again...ahhhhhh..going to try to push it out of my head, and know that, If God takes me to it, he will get me through it..
katie16755 terrie27149
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The gastroenterologist even told me to stay off these forums but I feel it’s nice to talk to others going through the same thing.
I know just how you feel, these ridges on my nails I’ve had for years but if I look them up on the internet it petrifies me then I feel so much worse about all my symptoms.
I do think we all have different shaped skulls, I won’t feel mine incase I find something else to worry about 🤣🤣
We are in the same boat but let’s be brave and get off it!! ??
charo88321 terrie27149
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I read that somewhere else
There was another guy asking if anyone had that
I’m going to look for that post . Strange. I’m wondering what it could be . Praying for you too ❤️
terrie27149 charo88321
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Well what I found wasn't good. But u can bet if it's weird iv got it. I mean seriously Charo, who has ever had all the weird stuff it's got going on. Just in upper head and neck is skull ridge, pain behind eye every now an then, tinnitis, acid reflux, globus, throat growths, due i guess to lingual tonsils. periodontal, neck knot and aches, and that is just neck up. Got issues elsewhere too..several more..I'm like SERIOUSLY???What itsvs all this crap? I may not want to know..thanks for prayers. I need all I can get..
terrie27149 katie16755
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Lololol Katie, omgosh girl, thanks for the laugh out loud moment..lolol..when I read u won't check yr skull..ikr I have GOT to STOP IT..lol...
katie16755 terrie27149
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Well I did a naughty thing and looked on google about ridges on the skull 🙊 you’ve probably had them all your life but never noticed!!!
My hair is coming out loads at the moment, probably stress 🙄 thought I’d look on google then said....NO!!! Practice what I preach!!
I’ll just lay in bed worrying instead 🤣🤣
We’ve got to be strong and positive as all these blooming symptoms and worry are tiring me out 💤
charo88321 terrie27149
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Cause I’m getting too on top of my eye brows and between too
charo88321 katie16755
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My hair is thinning on the front and on the top of my hair
Is horrible
How old are you ?
I’m 57
terrie27149 katie16755
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You think so? I know I can't remembr when I first felt thm. It's been awhile. Just seemed like they were getting more prominant.my hair is also coming out big time. Iv always had very very thick hair, but iv lost so much in past yr or so that it's just regular thickness now. Yep, let's make a pact, no more researching online..
thanks tho for info..we will be fine..
terrie27149 charo88321
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No, not on forehead, it feels like a couple ridges along the crown on top of my head.iv had it for yrs can't really tell ya how long, but like I told katie Tha seem to be more prominant.my lately...I dont know...I just wish to God I never read up on it. Was finally starting 2 feel good that my health was gettin under control with anxieties at bay. Then I read about that..but I think it can also just be part of aging..
terrie27149 katie16755
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katie16755 charo88321
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Hi charo, I can’t see any bald patches or thinning as such but just seem to pull so much out 😒
I’m 39
katie16755 terrie27149
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Oh me too Terrie!!
I have a Fitbit and it can analyse my sleep and heart rate, not a good thing for me!!! I’ve now become obsessed with my lack of quality sleep, I even dream that I’m not sleeping! Then of course the resting Heart rate goes up and I read into that too and think something in my body is causing it!!!
I think a desert island is calling my name with no devices 🤣
susan39050 terrie27149
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Hi terrie
I think that maybe muscle tension, I had acupuncture on skull face and neck and he hit all the spots it killed but i was very tense and didnt get much benefit, also long term cough spit puts massive pressure and the jaw I even ask people what they are doing when they go grrrrr in the throat they said it clears it and they swallow it, I get too much and the irritating tickle or pain in my throat fills me up everywhere like a sneeze I cant even lift my eyebrows without pain from there like a staight line to my ears, I think my nose blow closes my throat too so that is not helping but sitting at the table resting my arns straight out seems to calm me, it does pass after a while tho but hurts at the time have you seen the navage sinus cleaner on youtube I have one and can honestly say it doesn't bring much out for me (its a hand held gadget that vibrates and cleans debris out) I know the ears drain into the throat but I just can't get them to empty when I keep blowing my nose !!! I have tried everything but am not consistent , Ho Hum, take care
terrie27149 katie16755
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Lolol..Katie katie...girl you make me laugh!!! Well I found myself trying to worry again while ago. But I said, there is nothing I can do if anything happens. It is what it is. I will deal with it if and when..oh I'd I xould say that enough 2 believe it..but.....get rid of the fit bit!!
terrie27149 susan39050
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Susan, maybe so. Man I sure hope so. So tired of worrying all the time about health issues..Iv see those nasal cleaners. I don't have one, but I do use saline spray sometimes. I have seviated septum, very narrow nasal passages, so at night it's like I can't breathe thru my nose and it's miserable. I have read yr posts Susan and you are definely going thru alot. Sure hope you find relief somehow!!
katie16755 terrie27149
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So true Terrie, nothing we can do so let’s deal with it if it happens 😬 wish I could believe that!!
Yes, Fitbit has become an unhealthy obsession, if it told me I’d slept all night and my Heart rate is low I’d feel wonderful!! Have a good day 😊
terrie27149 katie16755
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True, true! I have a fitbit , used it for a Lil while when I was walking, but haven't even charged it in like 6 months. Don't miss it..so much technology really can't be gokd. Don't think the bodies were made ro deal with all that..but keep us informed Katie on ye next appt. Can't wait ro hear, ALL IS WELL!!!
katie16755 terrie27149
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Well mine tells me my sleep too and I’ve found that the most depressing!! I’ve taken it off now!
I’m having some bloods doing next week just to make sure all is ok, then I just have to get endoscopy out of the way!!! I really hope that’s what I can tell you 😬😬😬
Speak soon, take care
susan39050 terrie27149
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Hi Terrie
I had my septum fixed years ago and it worked !!! If I knew how to clear the congested ear feeling then that would help a lot I think and I am sore in sinus and throat due to constant clearing then I eat and it's here we go again people with runny nose tell me not to blow just wipe but I just cant help it and that it what closes the throat the irritation drives me mad it will pass as usual, I was going to order a blood pressure monitor but forget that after reading the fitbit posts think I would give myself a heart attack lolol, my sinuses were that bad at one time that when walking I felt my head was leanng forward and bouncing off the floor, got rid of most of that fullness when it affected my throat thats when the real problems started I had strep and the doc said it can lodge all the way thru your body meds didnt clear it will have to go back for more bloods as the last ones said something wrong with white blood count but they will not give me any info over the phone, had a bnp blood test too and that is raised another sign of infection or things not right I keep putting it off as sick of seeing the doc but I will go, I did the spray before and find that it goes in but the sniff takes mucus further back put my head upside down every way I never get full relief tho jumping jacks are good but not for my stomach forget that one, lots of people with these problems and they get on with it easier said than done tho, we will hopefully get there one day take care
katie16755 susan39050
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Don’t get blood pressure monitor, I have one of those too!! And yes I take it and it’s really low on one arm so I take it on the other arm and it’s completely different, so I then read on the internet that it’s a sign I’m going to have a heart attack or stroke 😬
I really need to stay off all devices!!
I’m having a glass of 🥂🍾 tonight to help me sleep, sod the acid 🤣
terrie27149 katie16755
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terrie27149
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Ain't this crazy, meant 2 say
terrie27149 susan39050
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Susan have you researched natural cures and essential oils? U Are going Thru SO Much and there's GOT to be something out there that can help you..
katie16755 terrie27149
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My symptoms are never ending 🙄 not gone back to having palpitations again 🙄
I’m sure there is something causing them all and I constantly research but will probably never know 😒
susan39050 katie16755
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My friend had them and it woke her up, she got rid but it came back the link was something to do with overtired and a little girl who kept waking her at night, I think she read and practised mindfulmess to get rid of it, hope you enjoyed last night
Good luck
susan39050 terrie27149
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Hi Terrie
At times I have put pure peppermint or oil of oregano in my mouth I think it burnt the hell out of me my inside mouth/lips peeled after the oregano and I only qtipped it on my teeth, I have put the oregano next to the bed at night on a cotton pad and I can breath but it just builds in the throat overnight and am back to square not one but ZERO !!! I thought I had dry mouth but I overproduce saliva I think, the throat does feel dry though and food sticks as it goes down, need a drink of something to break that down but don't anything other than water even herb tea doesn't help might try coca cola
not good for acid but clears the pipes apparently, doc told me to sprinkle salt in it to flatten it and then get my young son to sip it to kill migraine with vomiting, it worked
susan39050 katie16755
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I was told my blood pressure is low but fine and that of a 19 year old, your comment makes me wonder now
katie16755 susan39050
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I’ve had them years, they’ve flared up again, stress 🙄
My blood pressure is 90/60 but can be lower some days but as I said I then take it the other side and it completely changes then freaks me out!!!
I had a nice couple of glasses 🥂🍾 thank you 😊
Have a nice weekend
susan39050 katie16755
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Hi
Mine is 96/60 but don't know if it drops or not only once it was low (I felt fine tho) the day I went to hospital was pregnant one week overdue, it was 80/50 they kept me there and that was that same day baby drug free yet again mine just pop out I would rather give birth 7 times without any drugs than suffer this mucus/pains ha ha vodka/cola tonight teehee
katie16755 susan39050
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Gosh we are just the same! Mine dropped that low when heavily pregnant!! All 4 of mine popped out in an hour and yes I agree, this is depressing 😫
katie16755 susan39050
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terrie27149 susan39050
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Uh oh..I can c why it burned you. Those things are potent 4 sure. I have gotton off all the essential oils for now along with sugar..I had so many different things happening when everything in my life when to crap and back that I am trying to lose what I can that I had just started when all this hit. One or the other is affecting acid, globus, tinnitis, lingual tonsils, and whatever other crap I got going on. Next thung possibly salt for tinnitis. I read where that could be a cause. Hope I don't have to keep gettin off the good stuff but willing 2 do anything to stop this acid and tinnitis..
terrie27149 katie16755
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terrie27149
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katie16755 terrie27149
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Hiya, have you looked up symptoms of stress? Well I have every single one plus I could add a few more 🤣 but tinnitus is one of them, along with lump in throat feeling 🙄 are we just suffering stress, or is there more to it 🤔
terrie27149 katie16755
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charo88321 katie16755
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Jajajaja Katie 😂
You are so funny!
And I read that laughing really loud also helps with your throat and well-being.
I think we all need to laugh more often. Thanks for making me laugh 😆
katie16755 charo88321
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Ahh bless you, I’m glad I made you laugh, should try it myself!! I think we all deserve a break! 😊
katie16755 terrie27149
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I do believe stress can cause awful things in the body, I’m sure I read somewhere zinc can help with tinnitus 🤔
terrie27149 katie16755
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Really? Zinc? I will xk it out. Willing to ck anything for this...
Chloe, katie is definetly funny. Can't tell u the times iv laughed out loud reading what she writes..The good book says a joyful heart is good medicine. Maybe that's the one ingredient we need to try more of..I also read in also drs. office it give us 3 days of antibodies fighting sickness.even if it's also fake laugh. So let's go around alsoll day just laughing..lol..then the men in Lil white coats will come alsoll get us..hahaha.
susan39050 terrie27149
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terrie27149 susan39050
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