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Throat clearing constant

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jennifer44548
jennifer44548

I am frustrated and exhausted. So in April I developed constant throat clearing.   I also suffer from severe OCD. Went to the ENT and was diagnosed with Silent reflux.  So the anxiety and reflux we think caused throat clearing.  Anyway after about a week it stopped.    Now about 11 days ago I started worrying that I will get it again and guess what!!?   I can't stop clearing my throat ALL DAY.   Went back to ENT and said yes still have reflux.  Thinks its a combo of that and the OCD.     My therapist's advice was to just stop.   That made me feel worse.  I feel like I can't.  I'm getting freaked out worried that I'll damage my vocal cords. I clear it like once every few minutes.   

I can't take it anymore.   anyone ever experience this!??

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  • coba
    coba jennifer44548

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    I get this all the time and yes I have silent reflux

    Sore throat losein g my voise a lot as well

    Not nice

    • jennifer44548
      jennifer44548 coba

      Posted

      Coba does stress make it much worse???   What do u do to help when the throat clearing is constant ?  Do you have that symptom?    I started taking Zantac 1x per day for 4 days now. Feel the same.  I know my anxiety makes this so much worse.   

      I'm scared it will never stop 

    • coba
      coba jennifer44548

      Posted

      No stress does not make it worse mines down to acid reflux I take omerprazle I have to take it everyday and it takes a good few weeks to kick in
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