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rosedee
rosedee

Hi everyone hope you can help me.

I have had for a few months the feeling that something is stuck in my throat and it won't go down . I have gone to the GP ( 2 of them), to be told it could be silent reflux/ post Nasal drip/ anxiety /sinisus and menopause.

I have had s endoscope 2 years ago and only reflux and a H / hernia.

I'm starting to stress out what can this be. I also experience at times heavy chest. Dry mouth also.

Has anyone had this please let me know and what you did for it.

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  • carmen_22574
    carmen_22574 rosedee

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    I've had this problem and also had a endoscopy done and everything came back ok. I believe it's hormones from perimenopause or menopause. It was really bad at one time but it only happens once in a blue moon now. I hope it gets better for you.

  • LM2114
    LM2114 rosedee

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    Wow it is like you are describing me!! I get all this plus a neck pain, I just made an appountment with my PCP but have it mid october I will let you know...sorry but I feel relieved that I am not the only one with these symptoms
    • susan56920
      susan56920 LM2114

      Posted

      Hello LM

      When you say 'neck pain' what is your pain like?  It is at the front or rear of your neck.  Do you get pains in your throat at all?

      Thanks

      Susan

    • LM2114
      LM2114 susan56920

      Posted

      Hi Susan, it's more like a strained ligament in the rear left side of my neck my throat doesn't hurt but I feel a lump in my throat I can't see it or touch it but I feel it most days, sometimes it goes away but everytime mu neck gets tight I feel ir again...

    • susan56920
      susan56920 LM2114

      Posted

      Thanks LM, I have a lot of throat troubles and have developed an adams apple as well that no doc can explain why ... it's cracking me up ... really worrying.  Just hoping it's hormonal ... :-( ... the investiagations continue :-(

    • LM2114
      LM2114 susan56920

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      I have this issue since June and is driving me crazy!! At first it was not constant but lately I feel it all the time, will see what the dr. Says... the pain in the neck doesn't go away at all 😭

    • sue86832
      sue86832 LM2114

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      I have the same thing!   The worst symptom I have is digestive issues.  Bloating, cramping, diarrhea, constipation and nausea.  My Gyno told me that diarrhea is not a symptom of periomenopause.   Of course I jump to the worst case scenario and think I am dying of cancer.  I feel miserable and my anxiety is over the top.  Anyone else experience digestive issues like this?   Any help would be greatly appreciated!
    • 2chr2015
      2chr2015 LM2114

      Posted

      HI LM. I am not sure if you are still on here but i have been researching everywhere for what is going on with my throat and swallowing. You described it perfectly in your post. you mentioned you were going to the doctor. how are you doing? did it get better?

    • cindyr93624
      cindyr93624 2chr2015

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      Hi -

      If your still out there you've described me with your throat swallowing issues. I've been to to ENT/ Otolayngologist. No answers. If you found a doctor please share with me> How are you doing? I've been told acid reflux/silent. Digestive issues. I've had gi testing. Shows nothing. Small hernia This all came on 9 months ago. I'm post menopausal. I don't know if that contributing,

    • 2chr2015
      2chr2015 cindyr93624

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      hi. for me, i believe it was LPR. (a type of reflux) had to change my diet a little, not eat too close to bedtime, and stop thinking about it 24/7. once it settled down, i was able to eat some things i had cut out. i recently noticed it was coming back and i changed diet and behavior again and it got better. the Acid Watchers diet is a good book about it. you can find it cheap online

    • lbrgatson
      lbrgatson sue86832

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      Hi Sue, are you still having problems? It can be a symptom. I had bloating for months along with many other symptoms.

      it has been awful. I'm currently having problems with my ears, sinus, neck and bladder. I currently take a low does antidepressant. Like you I was being told things were not symptoms!!! Then what was all this. Do your own research. I started worrying that something was wrong with me. Ladies please don't go down that path. Exercise, eat well and take a multivitamin to start.

      I wish everyone well!

    • lbrgatson
      lbrgatson cindyr93624

      Posted

      Hi Cindy,

      I think it is. I have it too. its been awful. I am using a nasal spray and sinus nose rinse. It is helping some with the ear pain and swallowing issue. I've been to ENT twice no answers. its as if you fall out of the normal side effects from peri or menopause, you can't get help. Do you have any other symptoms?

      I Wish You All The Best!

  • natallia04776
    natallia04776 rosedee

    Posted

    I've got that for 3 weeks now and one strange thing is about 19pm all symptoms become easier and then again afternoon is the worst. Back pain is better now at night. Today is not bad. My throat is ok but still something is in my chest but not so bad as yesterday. Cracking ears, floaters in my eyes.

  • sue58256
    sue58256 rosedee

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    I was informed it is stress and anxiety before we are protecting our stomaches for the flight or fight.I had it for about three to four weeks 
    • rosedee
      rosedee sue58256

      Posted

      I been told that but I feel calm. It's stressing me out. Thank you for your reply it's been very helpful. 😊

    • sue58256
      sue58256 rosedee

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      I thought i was calm as well my love stress brings on all sorts of things we cant even imagine I have now been tightning my jaw for weeks i thought i was over the majority of the stress but apparently not and its something i have never done in my life x
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