Strange sensation / tightness in chest and upper throat

Yes, please do. Lots of luck. Its the end of the day here and symptoms haven't let up at all. Walked around the theme park with my son all day feeling like I couldn't breathe. so sick of it.

Look up Manuka Honey to relieve acid reflux but not if you are diabetic as it will put your blood glucose up.

Sorry to hear you're having a rough one Greg. I am as well. Feel like I can't breathe at all out of the right side of my chest. Lump in throat feeling. What is the deal with the Ativan? My doctor prescribed it to me and I took a half of pill twice. Made me feel exhausted and want to curl in a ball and sleep. Going to have barium swallow next week hopefully. Still taking albuterol for asthma and prilosec for acid reflux- which I don't even think I have. ENT said no signs of reflux when they nasal scoped me. I have felt completely exhausted the past two days. No coffee for 3 weeks- my doctor said it is bad for reflux (again, not convinced that is what I have). Keep us posted. Prayers, always.

Melissa

Melissa, I'm sorry to hear about your struggle as well.  I was also told maybe I have reflux, which I pretty much figured I never did.  I will say that overall my digestion is not like it normall is.  I tried a "gut healing" diet, which mainly emphasized bone broth and fermented foods (fermented veggies, yogurt, saurkraut).  I will say it is very easy on the stomach.  

So to answer you about the Ativan.  Ativan is a barbituate, and we should really only take it if it's kind of necessary.  My experience was that I would have withdrawl symptoms, starting after about a week, personality changes, and I felt like I was losing my marbles.  I read the side effects and one of them was actually "may change your personality."  So just one guys experience, but I quickly got off of that.  Other than that, the physical side effects are good to check out as well. Hoping you heal quickly and get better

A gut healing diet sounds intriguing. Sometimes I wonder if this issue is a type of phantom ailment. Like it feels like one thing but its caused totally by something else. I've had a ultrasound of my gall bladder and liver- they're cleared. Chest xray- cleared. Ct scan of chest with contrast- cleared. Ent- cleared.

Here are so possibilities I've also pondered and kicked around...

Gerd

Thyroid issue

Esophagitis/ulcer

Pinched nerve

Yeast (candidia) in gut or lungs

Post nasal drip (no signs seen by my ent)

Allergy to something new brought in my house

Mold growth in house

Anyone have any other ideas or possibilities? It seems like most of us have had a lot of tests and no results. have just been trying to think outside the box.

Does anyone else have asthma? Anxiety disorder? Psoriasis? IBS? Hormonal issues? Yeast infection/BV issues? Just trying to think of physical ailments I deal with somewhat frequently to see if there are any connections.

It's interesting you mentioned the pinched nerve. I have often had that same idea and I feel like in fact that the whole issue started with a back pain. I had a pain that radiated and was dull but definitely would get my attention. So....what made you mention the pinched nerve for yourself?

I have IBS, not diagnosed but I know I have it. I also have severe anxiety. Medication makes it much better. I am on Prozac. All tests including chest X-ray, EKG, and blood, thyroid tests all came back clear. I'm noticing that chest pain is much better when I out and about, away from home and work. And also better when distracted. Not gone, but I am not noticing as much. I'm sure it will come back right now not so bad.

Same thing Greg. I had a weird pain around the area of my right shoulder blade and rubbing it, hoping for relief. I still have knots back there on the right side (I am right handed, and the chest tightness/lump in throat feeling is more on my right side, which has thrown me off since it started.) Although I am not convinced, I know gerd is possible. But I think it wouldn't be beneficial to dismiss another commonality or cause..

Same here. Distractions help. The anxiety intensifies it majorly.

Well, you've just my day. I'm panicking just on my red wine because it makes easier my symptoms. Don't lik To do it. But what else?! Feel so bad. Was panicking this afternoon was ready to go to the hospital.  Can't wait to Thursday and talk to my GP. Hate it all.

I'm half ready to go to the ER right now. My chest and throat are so tight on the right side and my right lung is audibly wheezing. How is that even possible? My left side if completely fine. I can't take much more of this.

Dear Jacqueline YES ! I have all your exact same symptoms ! The tightness in my chest is like a pressure, spasm which radiates through to the upper back. I too have developed a bad nasal drip and upon waking it's as though I have the worst cold.. I sneeze like mad and most mornings ( not all ) get through a box of Kleenex ! I too have the lump in the throat. This all started in April.. I had a severe allergic reaction to something and came out in severe hives and my tongue swelled ( I had to call an ambulance ! ) I was given adrenaline and antihistamine.. I had to go to my GP as the rash worsened and I was put on a 5 day course of steroids although the rash disappeared I then developed a terrible chest infection, I had to have 2 courses of antibiotic's as it didn't clear, and the chest and cough has lingered since although I have no infection. I have been told that the steroids weaken your immune system along with the antibiotics and lay you low. I have not been well since and these symptoms are not subsiding. I have been to the Doc as it's been so bad but the Doc said chest is clear and BP is normal ! He too suspects GERD and anxiety... I just think if I didn't have the symptoms I wouldn't have the anxiety ! I have an endoscopy in 2 weeks so will be very interested to learn the results.

I do hope we get to the bottom of it soon

Jacqueline,

Sorry to hear what you've been going through.  On the upside, it sounds like you're doing quite a bit better now.  

Although your symptoms are different from mine, and many of the post have various symptoms, I think there is a common theme of the symptoms creating quite a bit of anxiety for all of us.  They really are concerning, and I find it hard to ignore them and write them off easily.  

I'm glad for the forum here to see that others have close to similar symptoms, which is helpful to know I'm not alone, like Jacqueline said. 

I also have tried yoga, meditation, and deep breathing....all which seem to help.  I found an app called CALM, and it is a nice app to check in and relax the mind or give you a meditation for 5 minutes.  It won't be a fix, but it can chip away at the anxiety......which I believe is a Real secondary symptom some of us have due to the physical issues.  

Allison, I'm so sorry to hear about your allergic reaction. That's awful! I haven't had anything serious happen during this, but it is still very uncomfortable and irritating. I was telling my boyfriend (jokingly of course) that it was driving me insane and I was so close to throwing myself in front of a train! I just can't get any relief. I literally just walked out of the ENT. He told me that I definitely have post nasal drip going on but no infection. He said it could definitely be contributing to all of my symptoms. He gave me a prescription which he explained is different than the antihistamine I am talking and it should clear me up and I should start getting relief. I still feel like it's something more, again maybe GERD. He did go on to reassure me and say even with the pain and discomfort I'm feeling, it is "definitely nothing serious." He told me to take the prescription, which I can't recall at the moment, for a week and if I don't feel better, to call him and come back in.

I asked, so okay if it doesn't work what's the next step or idea of what it could be? He told me GERD is the next thing he would suggest which is very likely. I did look up GERD symptoms and they really are identical to ours.

I feel so bad for you though, you definitely seem to have it worse off. All I can say is keep trying to get answers. I know how frustrating it is, like nobody can figure it out. It's a hopeless feeling. Knowing other people share the same experience helps you feel like you are not alone. I will keep you posted.

Hi all, I've been following this discussion for about a week now as I too have most of the symptoms as everyone else. I've had these symptoms on & off for well over a year now, more recently almost constant for the last 2/3 months. Twice been to se a consultant, twice had the nasal/throat scope and both times been discharged with "nothing to report". On latest visit to consultant he also advised some blood tests for which I got the results today...all O.k. Saw yet another GP today  who examined me, listened to my concerns, reviewed my history and yet again concluded that its either acid reflux or nasal drip. I think I can eliminate acid reflux as I dont get heartburn or indigestion and can eat anything .Been given nasal drops today (Flixonase Nasule) which I have had 2 doses and have to say my constant throat clearing has just about stopped and I do seem to feel a lot clearer....maybe its in my mind, but I do feel different. I forgot to mention earlier that about a month ago I was given a nasal spray (Avamys) which I used for about 3-4 weeks but which made little or no difference....the latest GP Told me today that the nasal spray could take up to 4 - 5 months to become effective!. Hope info might help, told GP that I'd been following this forum and that a huge number of us have the same symptoms to which he replied that this is an extremely common thing. Hope this info can allay a lot of concerns and hopefully reduce some anxiety, will keep you all posted .

Good Luck all

I've been exactly like you for 4 weeks now and just now slowly srarted feel better. Still waiting for my x ray but blood is good. I Was tald that's a virus around with asthmatic effect. So....just do everything to make the symptoms easier. As you say my symptoms moving.

Hmmm... I was wondering if it was a virus. Didn't know they could last so long, for me now two months. Comes and goes. My ENT put me on Singulair, because of my congestion and nasal drip. We'll see how that works.

Hi Jacqueline.. I would hope that some of these symptoms would subside by now if it were a virus. keep everyone posted on your progress. Once one of us gets a diagnosis I think it will give us all a bit more hope.

Melissa

Not sure if my symptoms are the same since one of mine has been fatigue, but I have tested positive for mononucleosis. I don't currently have the virus, but I have a resurgence of the symptoms. At least that's what the doc says now. The symptoms can include pains and body aches.

I hope this helps.

I agree with Melissa, if anyone else gets a diagnosis, please share!

It sounds exactly like me. Going back to GP on Thursday.

What can it be. I've been for 4 weeks! All September! Im so worried becausethe symptoms moving and that back-sholders pain is bad+ chest + throat. ...it's only I would say my nose is a little bit better and throat not runy sensations.

I don't want it for 2 months!

Get well soon. Blessings xxx

I will 100%

I've read about but no rush with me.

Thanks for sharing!

I am actually starting to feel a bit better. Maybe it is the Singulair that I was prescribed, but I am only on day three. Less sensations in the chest and throat during the day, mostly in the morning. Still congested though, no change there.

I was prescribed Singular as well. My son is on it everyday for his asthma but I'm such an anxious nut that I hate taking medications every day. I was prescribed it a long time ago.. Maybe I will try it. Nothing can hurt at this point.

Hmm.. That is interesting Greg. I had mono as a teen (I am 30 now) and have had a lot of fatigue the past few months. I had chalked it up to stress and anxiety but that's interesting that your doctors think that could be causing these symptoms. My lump in throat is bad today. Wasn't there much at all yesterday. Tightness and wheezy on the right side of my chest again. I just don't understand it.

I was pain free all night. Got up with only very dry mouth. Now I've got dry mouth and when was eating toast was like lump in mu throat and with a sharp sensation to my right sight of my neck. Feel neck and shoulders .

Let me known if you go back on the Singulair, and how that works out for you. My sensations in my lungs and throat have significantly decreased after taking it. I am on the 5th day of medication. Don't know if I am getting over whatever it is or if it's the meds. My ENT said that the singulair would get rid of my congestion, which is not the case so far. In any case I much less bothered by all of this. I hope it completely goes away and we all get relieve soon.

I stopped taking my PPI (esomeprazole) on Sunday because I am noticing now difference. I was taking 40mg of Omeprazole for a month over the summer and it did nothing as well- just had horrible side effects. I figured I'd give the other version of it a whirl at a lesser dose (hoping side effects may be less) and hope for the best. Chest is no better after 11 days on it so I'm done. I've been off it for 2 days and the chest itching sensation has lifted a bit. Was I having some type of allergy to it? Like Jesus Christ. I started Zantac today and will keep you posted on how that works out. Barium swallow scheduled for 10/12.. so 2 weeks.

Happy to hear the Singulair seems to be working for you. Keep us posted as the days/weeks pass if this is still the case. I may have to try it. I want to make sure there are no side effects from the Zantac like I experienced with the PPIs and then maybe I can start the Singulair.

Did I mention- I HATE TAKING MEDICATIONS? UGH lol

Hi! How are you doing? My x-ray is fine. Eating new antibiotics - don't work. Throat is just bad. Very dry and inflamed. Thinking to go to the hospital. Cannot feel taste of my food.

Blessings