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Ballandalloch
02-08-06, 14:43
my throat seems ot ache on and off (often relating to how anxious i feel) so i know deep down its more than likely linked..BUT..at times it hurts so much and i have shooting pains throughout my neck that i wonder if it really can just be caused by anxiety. Does anybody else suffer with this? I can eat ok though it does feel as though my throat is restricted a little. I just eat really carefully. Terrified that its something more than anxiety.

Kate Naomi
02-08-06, 14:51
Hi Ballandalloch,

I also have the same problem, my throat feels tight and restricted..... there are times when it is slightly better but not very often!! On top of this I have breathing problems and sometimes the lump in throat sensation. It is my worse symptom and I constantly worry that the docs are missing something..... I have been diagnosed with reflux and take nexium but I still worry that there is more to it, I think the anxiety makes it much worse.

Best wishes,

Kate

Ballandalloch
02-08-06, 14:57
Hi Kate
Thanks for answering. Its so nice to hear that im not alone even though im sorry that that you are going through the same horror. Do you have problems relaxing? I try so hard but my mind then goes back to my throat. I too have reflux but through homeopathic remedies i THINK im sorting it, but then i get bad stabbing pains and aching in my throat and i think WHAT WAS THAT???....lol...also started to be accompanied by an annoying tickle. Do you have anything that helps?

Kate Naomi
03-08-06, 07:43
Hi Ballandalloch,

I also find it impossible to relax, I am constantly worrying about my throat and my breathing. Also when I eat I start coughing which makes my throat seize up! Sometimes I have shooting pains in my neck aswell.

It is interesting that you also have reflux, I think the problems are caused from the reflux and also the anxiety, although at times I am convinced there is something seriously wrong with me.

I have not found anything that helps, generally I am being really careful about what I eat and trying to distract myself and not panic (although easier said then done!!!!)

At the moment I feel that it controls my life and I can't wait until I feel better!

It is so nice to know that there is someone with similar symptoms to me (not that I would wish then on anybody!!!).

lizmarshall
03-08-06, 14:39
Hi,

I have this feeling most of the time as well as a lump in my throat or somethings stuck. It is just anxiety hunny so try not to worry, easier said than done i know believe me, i was up the docs, nhs walk in centre and the hospital when i first had it and they all said i would be fine, well i'm still here fighting it like all of us.

Just try to stay clam as worry does make it feel worse.

Hope this helped.

Liz

Ballandalloch
04-08-06, 14:13
Thanks to both of you for answering. Well today i am contemplating raiding my savings to get to see a throat specialist sooner than i will on the nhs. My partner thinks i should wait as maybe it will get better with time but i cant see that happening when i am SO convinced i have something really wrong. Im really sorry that you guys are suffering the same. Really we should be able to just learn from each other and be calmed that it will be ok but thats so difficult isnt it? How long have you both had the throat problem?

Kate Naomi
04-08-06, 18:07
I have had mine well nearly three months..... I can't wait until I feel better.

I'm sorry you are suffering as well, its horrible. My doctor called me today and said that I have acute sinusitus (she did an x-ray a while back!) but I have no idea if thats what is causing the problems, I am clutching at straws I guess!! and my anxiety make it much worse.

You might want to check out your sinus's if you have reflux. How long have you had the problem? and how did it start?

reddevil
04-08-06, 19:12
I do get that but mostly in the evening when I'm at my worst with worry etc.

dph
04-08-06, 23:54
Hey guys, it almost feels surreal to read how many people are suffering from thiese types of symptoms. I only just joined this forum last night because I was doing a search on the Net for Globus Hystericus, which is basically what so many of us are suffering from. I really fealt alone until I stumbled across this site and it has made me feel better.
Mine is all stress/anxiety related, I have come to realise. I have been feeling this way for about 4 weeks and at first I found it pretty scary, not knowing what was going on. We jump to conclusions and assume the worst ie cancer, but I started seeing a pattern, the pain is almost undetectable when I first wake and then I feel the restriction building as I walk into work.
Most of us put far to high an expectation on ourselves and this is generally society driven. I find that I stress subconsciously, and by the time I realise what I am doing to myself it is too late. The throat is aching and I have to try and relax. I am coming to the realisation, after reading so many peoples comments, that so many people are suffring as we all are, and that we have to try and not judge ourselves and feel anxious, because chances are, the people that you are looking at, and thinking that they don't have a care in the world, may in fact be feeling the smae as you are??
I hope this helps guys, it helped me writing it.
Cheers Darcy.

Peru83
05-08-06, 08:31
all I can say dph is ditto!! lol.

As for the throat thing, I'm kidda getting the same problems. this is all new to me tho. The muscles under my chin, kinda where you glands would be feel tense. I sometimes feel like I have something stuck in my throat and i can't clear it. also some pains in my chest too, right behind the breast bone. just a short stabbing pain, my mum puts that down to wind, but then again to her everything is wind! lol


Take Carexx

Claire

onwards and upwards

Ballandalloch
07-08-06, 13:52
hi guys. well it does help to read other peoples stories and for a short time it does help but then you go off and do things and gradually those old fears come back. I have had a problem on and off with my throat for nearly 4 months now but now is the worst it has been. I laughed today at work and the sudden pain in my throat was awful...so i thought..'im not allowed to laugh now'.....On saturday i had such a good day. No pain in my throat or chest but then come sunday and its all hurting again. How disappointing.:(
I have made the mistake of reading about the process when you have an endoscopy...BIG error on my part. I knew that happened but they had very helpfully included stats on people dying during and after and people who had strokes during and after and how you will have to breathe through your nose during one..which is never good for me...GROAN.....
Kate - I dont feel as though i have any problems with my sinuses. What do you experience?

Kate Naomi
07-08-06, 19:48
Hi Ballandalloch,

The problem with my sinuses feels like a tight feeling in my throat (or a heavy feeling) and sometimes I feel like my throat is closing in... I didn't expect to have a sinus problem so it was a bit of a suprise when my doc confirmed Mine was caused by the reflux. I am not sure if it is anything to do with the whole problem as I have been on antibiotics and I still feel the same! Plus I really hate taking meds....

I also had the "globus" feeling but it seems to have faded for the moment (thanks goodness!)

Don't worry about the endoscopy, I know thats easier said then done... but I had mine a while back and it was fine, I didn't feel a thing and slept through. I normally panic at the drop of a hate and was really worried about it but it was really straight forward and you will be in the best possible hands.

Take care and keep me posted about how you get on.

Ballandalloch
08-08-06, 18:31
Hi Kate
Ever since you spoke about sinus problems i have been wondering about mine!!....lol...but i think mine are fine.
Did you have a general anaesthetic when you had your endoscopy then? I dont think i will have that option. I can either have sedation or some spray to numb the back of my throat.
So how are you feeling now then? Do you think it is all down to your sinuses? How odd would that be if thats what it was?
Everybody keeps telling me not to worry as there is nothing wrong with me. Its just anxiety but how REAL do these pains feel eh? My chest and throat hurt so much sometimes that it feels as though on occasions i have a lump in my throat and sometimes something like a fish bone and then the pain seems to radiate out over my chest. I had a massage today so i hope it helps to relax me. What are your main symptoms would you say?
Bye for now.

reddevil
08-08-06, 19:36
I get the sore throat feeling, especially in the evening when anxiety is high.

Kate Naomi
09-08-06, 06:47
Hi Ballandalloch,

I only had sedation when I had the endoscopy, and I didn't feel a thing, I was really nervous but they monitor you the whole time and I slept through. I thought it would be rally awful and was so relieved when it was okay.

I am still feeling much the same! I don't think the feelings I am having are from my sinus problem (although in a way wish they were so I could fix it!)

Its true about the pain it does feel so real, my main symptoms are feeling like my throat is congested and like something is stuck down my throat also have lots of saliva and sometimes coughing. I also sometimes get the pains that radiate across my chest. Do you ever have problems catching you breath? I get it a lot and it sends me in to a panic.......

Take care,

Kate

Ballandalloch
09-08-06, 13:17
Hi Kate
I do get times when i have to try and catch my breath. Its not nice i know. Do you ever wonder just when this will all be over? Today i feel really awful. I have had pains in my neck all morning and now my throat seems to hurt more than ever and i just had a sandwich for lunch and it was a real struggle. Normally my throat aches etc but i manage as long as im careful, to eat ok, so this has made me feel terrible and i am heading off to bed for the afternoon as i just cant bear it a moment longer. Im sorry to go on and moan like this! just a bad day. I hope you are having a better one.

Kate Naomi
09-08-06, 13:30
Hi Ballandalloch,

I am so sorry you are having a bad day. I know how you feel about wishing it would go away, I feel like I have put my life on hold because of it. It controls everything i do and I can't stop thinking about it.

Don't worry about moaning! its so nice to speak to someone who understands how I feel! I have the same problms trying to eat as well.

I hope you feel better soon.

Kate

Ballandalloch
10-08-06, 19:46
Hi Kate
Well today is another day. Not quite so bad as yesterday thankfully. How has your day been? I wanted to ask you, even though you have had the endoscopy, do you still fear it is cancer and they have missed it or what is it that actually grabs you with fear? It is so nice to drop in daily and see that somebody who knows what i am saying, is replying to me. So thank you. (my name is kate too!)

nomorepanic
10-08-06, 19:51
I have had the swallowing problems since June 2005 so well over a year now. It is bad at the moment cos I am a bit stressed.

I had the camera down the throat and they said it was all clear and the only cure was to ignore it. That was back in February this year and I can't ignore it.

It won't go away and drives me mad and sometimes I get panicky over it.

I never have problems eating so I am sure it is just anxiety but wish it would bugger off lol


Nicola

Kate Naomi
11-08-06, 08:53
Hi Ballandalloch,

Funny you are called Kate as well! :D

My day is pretty average today, I panic more at night for some reason. How are you getting on?

I have had the endoscopy and I do go through stages of being gripped by fear that it is cancer and they will only find out when it is too late! I also think that I have some strange disease which will cause me to suffocate [8D]. I wish I knew how to make it go away.

Nicola, I am sorry you have it as well :( I really hate anxiety!!!

Ballandalloch
11-08-06, 09:09
Hi Kate, hi Nicola

Im really sorry that you guys seem to be suffering in pretty much the same way i am. I seem to find no relief from it. Do you? I try and distract myself but my mind is too powerful and i never seem to be able to forget it. Its there from the moment i wake up. The doctor has said he thinks i may have a really sore throat due to reflux so at least he is agreeing that i do have some actual physical symptoms. Do you guys ever just want to scream? (not that our throats would probably allow it!). Sometimes when something makes me laugh i end up gagging as my throat just cant take it. No that i find much to laugh about at the moment...[V]
Do you have supportive partners/family? I think thats so important but you do get to a point where you think 'i cant keep going on about this, they are going ot get so fed up with me' My partner is fantastic but i do wonder if im pushing my luck sometimes. Im off work again today (had nearly 3 months off now) with feeling so tired, neck ache etc etc ETC!!! I have tried to go to work but i find it so hard. I only work mornings as it is! I wish you both really good days. Be strong and lets nail this sucker!!!.....lol.....

Kate Naomi
13-08-06, 10:57
Hi there!

My mind is also too powerful! I struggle to distract myself..... and even if I manage for a little while I then end up getting upset as I can't stand what is happening! So even when I do feel happy it comes crashing down :(

Sorry to be so negative, I have just had a bad few days! my breathing also got worse and I felt like I had to force myself to breath, which made me panic even more......

Luckily I have a very supportive hubbie but I do feel bad as we are newly married and I don't think this is what he had in mind! I am glad you have someone supportive. I am working full time but had to take ages of work when it all started and even now I struggle through each day.

Anyway, I hope you are okay and managing? I also have some physical symptoms which makes it even harder. Just when I think it is all anxiety something physical will happen and I think no!!! there is something seriously wrong.

Thanks for listening and I hope your day goes well.

Ballandalloch
13-08-06, 13:30
Hi Kate..im newly married too!! June 24th. What about you?
Im really sorry to hear that you have been having a few rough days. I have had the breathing thing but i dont think as badly as you. Have you any idea where this has come from or has it just manifested itself? What ways do you calm yourself down or do you just have to sit it out and let it pass? Would it help to discuss the other physical symptoms you have? I am the same as you and when i have a chink of light then a physical thing will happen and its 'oh i KNEW it was real..thats just proved it' Maybe if we discussed the other things we feel then we might be able to help each other put them into scale. Some good news is that i have woken up this morning and seem to be swallowing ok. I have slight earache and chest pain but my throat doesnt feel too bad! so thats good news for us all. It shows that it can go (i know it will probably come back but for now its good)...so is there anything thats better for you today than say yesterday? Try to enjoy your day and your new husband xx

Kate Naomi
14-08-06, 06:44
Hi Ballandalloch,

Congrats on your marriage! I got married on the 22nd December last year so not as newly married as you!

The breathing thing started permanently when I had an allergic reaction. Previously I had it on and off but it didn't really bother me. I keep telling myself that it is all in my head but then I really struggle to catch my breath and start coughing like mad! I think it is caused my the anxiety and the reflux makes it worse.......

What other physical symptoms do you have? do you have an ache in your chest when your throat is at its worst?

I am so glad to hear you are feeling better, I am crossing my fingers for you that it continues, but your right even if it does come back at least you know that things can and will get better. Hopefully soon the good days will take over the number of bad days.

When did it start for you and was there a trigger? plus are you taking anything for your reflux? its a vicious circle cos anxiety aggravates reflux and then the reflux aggravates the anxiety.

Anyway I hope all is well and you are doing okay? I am determined to have a good day today lol.... Thanks for your message it made me feel better.

Ballandalloch
14-08-06, 16:42
ooooooh I am cross!! i just spent ten minutes replying to you and then tried to post it and realised i hadnt signed in and it kicked me out without saving what i had written. Grrr!!
Have you had a good day?
I was saying that i can totally understand why you would have issues with breathing if you have had an allergic reaction. Thats not nice.
Mine started with pains in my chest, severe pains, during the night. Thought it was a heart attack, turned out to be reflux. Given me the jitters ever since. I have many sypmtoms now but the main ones are my throat and chest.
For acid reflux i take Lanzeperole (sort of spelling!). I was on homeopathic but my throat got worse so my doctor said to go back on them as he felt acid was being sprayed into my throat and burning it. I think it may have improved since i went back on it but at times it hard to tell.
You are not in England are you? How do you find the medical treatment? Probably better than over here... tho my doctor has been very kind and patient i must say but when you are in pain, constant pain, its not always easy to accept that it is simply anxiety causing it. I seem to cry every time i see him.
I find my chest hurts more when my throat is bad yes. Do you have problems eating? I seem to be able to get it down me but i have been strictly following a no acid diet to ease the reflux so its all been very dull but if it helps...well heck you'll do it wont you? Do you find different foods hinder or help?
I have booked in with a homeopath, a masseur, the ENT consultant and a body psychologist!! im leaving no stone unturned. Im determined to get rid of this.
How did you get on with your wedding day? As mine was only a few weeks ago, it all passed in a bit of a blur and i had to grin and bear it while everybody else had a super time! Did you enjoy yours or did nerves make it even worse for you?
Bye for now
Kate.

MissBehavin
14-08-06, 18:17
When i was convinced i had bowel cancer (turned out it was ibs) i got jabbing pains in my bum, sorry to sound crass, but to be honest, once i went to the hospital appointment, and was told i didnt have bowel cancer, those jabbing pains stopped. Ive had jabbing pains in every part of the body since then (that was 12 yrs ago)
Anxiety.
xxxxxxxxxx

Pete to win Big Brother 7

Kate Naomi
15-08-06, 11:49
Hi there Kate!

I hate it when that happens!!! you spend ages typing then realise you have not signed in and it all disappears!!

Sorry to hear about your reflux :( have you looked in to something called laryngopharyngeal reflux? that is when the reflux is so bad that it is giving you a bad throat..... treatment is slightly different to normal reflux. I am also following a really bland diet! sometimes I would kill for a glass of wine lol....... I find alcohol and tea make it much worse. It sometimes gets to the point where I don't want to eat as I am scared.

I am in Dubai at the moment and medical care here is pretty good and I am lucky as I have private insurance through my company. I am the same as you when I go to the doctors!! I normally end up in tears cos I feel so awful and there does not seem to be a solution.

I am also leaving no stone un turned..... I was even referred to an endocrinologist!!!! I think I would give everything I own to be back to how I used to be.

Sorry to hear about your wedding day, I hope you were feeling okay on the day? and not having too much of a bad day? mine also passed in a bit of a blur, I was so nervous!!!!

Take care and I hope you are doing well.

Meg
15-08-06, 12:03
You are not alone ..


MORE HORRID SYMPTOMS!!!! (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1957)
Swallowing / throat problems / Being strangled! (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4476)
What has suddenly changed, feel awful! (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3518)
Really frightend of Swallowing, (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3576)
A strange one, anyone else experienced similar?? (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3741)
throat !!! (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3857)
Strange Lump in Throat (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3929)
Throat, improvements, questions (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4008)
Problems with eating and Swallowing, (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4175)
update on throat problems (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4270)
Swallowing fear (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4341)
Horrible Throat Feelings! (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4396)
Finally admitted what the problem is! (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4725)
Another scared one (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4770)
Strange symptom that comes with anxiety (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4771)
Swallowing / throat problems / Being strangled! (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4476)
swallowing difficulties associated with panic? (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5359)
Globus Hystericus??? (not so hysterical) (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5612)
Made It Through (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=6938)
Throat problem(another one sorry). (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=6871)
Some Progress..Yipee! (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=6944)

Essentially its useful to prove to yourself it is anxiety related by visting your doctor and maybe having an endoscopy if they feel it warants it and possibly either talking some valium (muscle relaxant) or alcohol as a muscle relaxant too. If it relieves it then you can take it that its an anxious response and then you have to learn to ignore it and it will subside as your overall fear levels fall.

Ice cubes, anaethetizing cough lozenges, strong mints can all help relieve it.


Meg
www.anxietymanagementltd.com

proactiveness, positivity, persistence, perseverance and practice = progress

Ballandalloch
16-08-06, 13:32
Thanks Meg for the links and info. I am booked in for an endoscopy.
Kate I looked up laryngopharyngeal reflux and that seems to fit my symptoms more so than the other reflux problem. The tablets really seem to be helping now. I just ate a roll a bit too quickly and it scratched my throat so i can tell that it is still quite sore down there but hopefully getting better by the day.
Now what does an endocrinologist do exactly? I know somebody with suspected hyper thyroid who has to see one so im not sure how it all fits in?
Do you get tired with all this? I know i do. I have no energy. I have just got home from work and im looking about the place thinking 'urgh..im too tired to sort it all'.
What relaxing things do you do? (if you can find any) I know its hard to switch the brain off when you are caught up with all this anxiety.
Anyway i hope your day is lovely (i guess its always sunny where you are...lucky lucky) and you are feeling in control.
You hit a note with me when you said you would give anything to feel how you used to. That was so sad and i do know how you are feeling. BUT i have had some good days and therefore so can you too. I wish you lots of them and im sending positive thoughts your way right NOW...!! Bye for now. Kate.

Kate Naomi
16-08-06, 18:28
Hi Kate,

Thanks for the positive vibes! much appreciated :) I can normally be okay for a while but it gets to a point each month and I have a bad few days, hopefully I am coming out of it now!

I so glad you are doing better, hopefully you are on the road to full recovery, it can take a while for the tablets to fully sort the problem and for your throat to recover, when are you having your endoscopy?

I'm jealous of the weather in the UK!!! its nearly 50 here with 80% humidity!! I can't remember the last time I saw some rain lol.

The funny thing is I got refered to an endercrinolgist as they thought maybe I had a thyroid problem as there was minor swelling around my neck. Turns out no thyroid problem but I have an adrenal problem, they did an ADTH test and I didn't respond!!! My doc want to check me in to the hospital for further tests tomorrow!!! I felt like saying to him I don't give a damn about my adrenal just fix my throat LOL.

I am so tired!I think our minds are working overtime to deal with all and it is impossible to relax! I keep trying to distract myself by reading. I think I am averaging about 20 books a week! turning in to a bit of a book worm [8D]

I hope you are having a great day and thanks for the support! it helps to know I am not the only one with this problem.

Ballandalloch
16-08-06, 20:02
hello again! i know its a double hander from me today but i have just had dinner and i find if i sit at the computer i am giving my food the best chance of getting all the way down without any interuptions!! My posture etc.
I am seeing the throat chappy on August 24th, when i suppose he will have a look and then tell me when i have the endoscopy, but to be truthful I am hoping by the time my appointment comes, that my throat will feel nearly normal and he will say 'no problem here kate!' and then of course my next wish is that i believe him! lol
Gosh that sounds awfully hot. I would never cope! It has been a nice evening here. Gentle breeze and a little late sun. Do you come back often? (presuming that this is your home?)
You made me laugh when you said you dont care about the other stuff..just get your throat sorted!! Im so with you. I keep getting headaches and i really could not care less, its my throat and chest!
So will you go and have these other tests do you think? I know nothing about this area (like im a specialist in others!) so i cant tell if he is being reasonable or not. What do you think?
I meant to ask you if your family understand where you are coming from? My mother thankfully does but i do find myself grinning and bearing it with my sister. She thinks i should pull myself together. Yes, its that easy apparently!
If i were in Dubai in that heat i should be wanting a lovely cold vodka and tonic and as i cant i shall forget that little daydream! You said that you miss wine? What do you find yourself eating? Vegetable and more vegetables here..
Bye for now
Kate

Kate Naomi
17-08-06, 07:46
Hi Kate!

I do exactly the same when I have eaten! it helps to be distracted.

Fingers crossed for your appointment on the 24th, you made me laugh saying its a different matter if you believe him! I get like that!

It is so hot here at the moment! I avoid going outside. I am normally back in the UK about 4 times a year! actually supposed to be flying out on the 25th August to London and Ireland!

I have to go and have the other tests in 2 hours! I don't know if he is being reasonable myself! I don't even know much about any of it all! But finally when I get the attention I want from the docs ifs for the wrong bloody thing LOL!!!

I am with you on the whole day dreaming thing! have you got any plans to take a break and go on holiday? At the moment I am eating really bland food vegetables and sometimes pasta! it does not get much more interesting then that!

Take care,

Kate

Ballandalloch
17-08-06, 13:02
Hi Kate
How were the tests? How ironic that you get all this but not for the thing you are worried about! Sods law.
Your vegetables and pasta sound very familiar..unfortunately...lol. LAst night however i steamed lots of vegetables with some garlic and soy sauce and then made some rice noodles. It was the yummiest thing i have tasted in ages!! at last some flavour!! and touch wood i seem to be ok. Some chillis in it would have topped it off nicely but obviously no can do!
Are you back here seeing family?
We are planning to go to spain by train (i have developed a panic about flying...) and i have 18 days holiday to take before the end of november so if i can muster my courage at being away from home and my doctor..i may well go..i think it will be good for me.
Is it possible to email somebody on this website..? i was thinking that this posting is getting quite long now but i don get soem support from talking to somebody who is experiencing the same symptoms as me.
Let me know how the hospital went today.
Best wishes
Kate.

Kate Naomi
18-08-06, 16:55
Hi Kate,

I just sent you a Personal message! I hope you get it okay?

Kate