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Okay so here I go to explain this weirdness going on.

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Worriedwoman2
Worriedwoman2

So for the past few months I’ve been feeling this weird thing at the back of my throat that feels like something is stuck there. Food goes down properly and so does drinks. I noticed I have to burp or cough to make it go away and then it’ll come right back. But my burps don’t feel... right??? (Weird I know) it just scares me because I tried to figure out what was going on via google and of cruise esophageal cancer came up. Which I have no symptoms other than the “lump” in throat. I just had blood done (because I went to my doctor for pain in my chest/side which we think is gallbladder?) I think she did a CBC hopefully and that’ll tell me my blood levels and if they’re okay that means no cancer but they haven’t came back yet so I’m FREAKING even more now. It’s 12:30 in the morning and im sobbing because im so scared. 

Now a little background. I do have GERD (taking Prilosec 1 capsule every day 20mg) but I do have severe depression and anxiety from losing my grandfather in January. I went to the hospital in February and got a CBC and everything was perfect. But it’s bwen 5 months so I’m scared something changed. The sensation used to go away but now it doesn’t. I haven’t seen a gastro doctor so I’m not sure about an upper endoscopy yet. 

I can’t live like this. It’s ruining my relationship and my life in general. Could it be overall anxiety just not going away? And staying there haunting me?

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  • frank17867
    frank17867 Worriedwoman2

    Posted

    Check your Vitamin D3 Levels.  Prilosec and any Anti-Acid Medecine is bad news read the side effects, I’ve been thru that road, once other symptoms started to appear I stopped taking them.
  • 1diamond_owl
    1diamond_owl Worriedwoman2

    Posted

    You are absolutely right. Since all your blood tests are normal then trust that the dr got it all sorted for you.  You are still grieving by the loss of your grandfather.  It must be really difficult for you. You see, sometimes true cure comes from within. Our body has its own healing mechanisms. There are hormones and several components in our body that wants to maintain homeostasis. Don’t be harsh on yourself. Cry if you need to, besides globus feels like you were trying to hold back your tears isn’t it. I manage mine by trying to fight stress or negative thoughts. Easier said than done. I am also going through a lot in my life now. But, i feel that we should try to do something that would make  us happy or divert our attention to. I started journalling or hobonichi type of japanese journal. As long as it will keep me busy. Globus is certainly under control. And i am not sure if you are religious but for me I pray, exercise and from now on i will also love myself and be stress free. I am with you inthis journey. Take care and hope this helps.
    • Worriedwoman2
      Worriedwoman2 1diamond_owl

      Posted

       Well sadly my blood work has not come back yet so I’m stuck worrying because it’s been since mid april since I’ve had this feeling ☹️ 
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