Throat worries please help

[krystal1982]

Ok, I will try to keep this as short as possible.

I gave up smoking on 12th March and have been using the e-cigs. (I don't know if this is relevant) I smoked for 12 years - 20 a day.

I went to a restaurant and got a bit of cucumber stuck in my throat which caused me a concern when eating in front of others. (again, not sure if this is relevant)

I would have to wash food down with water after every mouth full because it felt like food was only going half way down.

About 4 days ago I was sat at the computer when I attempted to swallow my saliva but I couldn't seem to manage it so I panicked, big time - I thought I was dying, thought of throat cancer, wind pipe cancer and even thyroid cancer. Typical health anxiety!!!!

Anyway I went to the drs on Thursday and could only see a nurse - she said that my tonsils were red and sore and that it was viral. She told me to take nurofen and paracetamol.

All fine, I accepted that and got on with my day. Until yesterday it felt like a continual tickle. I used salt water and eventually the tickle went but the tickle was also feeling like a tonsil stone stuck in my throat (I do suffer these blasted things so it could have been that).

This morning my throat feels raw and sore.

But my fear remains - I've got cancer!!!!

I haven't eaten properly for a few days now and drinking plenty of water.
If I belch it seems to help for some reason!


I think it may be worth mentioning that this discomfort has moved around my throat - first it was the left tonsil, then the left side of my throat (Adams Apple), then it seemed to be the whole of my throat and this morning its moving to the right side of my throat.

I am panicking, because I just don't know how to shake off the feelings of it being serious. And I cannot afford not to eat - I'm only a size 8 lol...

Any help and support would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for reading
Love to all
Krystal xxx

[bulan]

I can't offer insight on your symptoms, only empathy. I'm dealing with throat-related pain and discomfort that's bad enough to keep me from falling asleep, as I wonder about all the different types of throat cancer I might have.

Two things give me some measure of reassurance...

1) I'm pursuing medical tests, as well as second and third opinions. Whatever I'm dealing with will be caught earlier than if I weren't being proactive about it, and that's always a cause for optimism.

2) My symptoms are just another progression in a chain of symptoms over the last few months. Like your pain, which seems to move around your throat, my pain has moved around my body. It's too transient to be cancer, my doctor said.

So I really ought to believe it's not serious.

[krystal1982]

Hey there and thank you for your reply - I hope you get yours sorted out soon and you are pain free again xxxx

[bulan]

Thanks, I hope you do as well.

[krystal1982]

Anybody at all who has advice - I would be greatly appreciative

[krystal1982]

Back to my throat concerns - this discomfort seems worse in the evenings - from 5pm onwards.
I am worried sick now!!!!

[jennsy]

Hi krystal. I am having similar issues (except with me it was a carrot, not a cucumber lol)
I am trying to focus on other things and do some breathing exercises. i know it is hard but you'll get through it.
Eating is important. When I am feeling like this I try and eat food I really like that I wouldn't normally eat. If I don't eat and sleep well I feel much worse.

Hang in there.

[krystal1982]

Thanks Jennsy, I have another appointment this morning for a second opinion. I am so scared that they will make me go for tests at the hospital. I can't cope with it much longer.
Last night I had a panic attack because of it and I feel so down in the dumps.
All the what ifs are coming out to play.

My app is at 11:10 this morning so fingers crossed for me.... I'M SO SCARED of the outcome!!!!!
I cannot begin to tell you just how scared I feel - its constantly on my mind which seems to make it worse!

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Just been back to the dr, saw a lovely lady who has said again that my tonsils are ever so slightly red and that its nothing to worry about.
I am trying hard to convince myself now

[Amandala]

So glad to hear your throat is ok! I have an obsession with my throat myself, its always flemmy and sometimes hurts or feels numb. no one can ever see anything and its very hard for me to eat sometimes because I fear I'll choke.
Keep hanging in there, it has to get better :)

[Worried 24/7]

I had the same thing happen to me recently with pretzels at the theater. My throat was sore for a few days and felt at times like stuff wasn't going down well. It's feeling better now. I think my problem was irritationin my throat because I'd been raking outside and I have pollen and mold allergies. But anyway, I don't think a sore throat is a symptom of cancer. Ithink I've read that m ost the time people with cancer don't really even have symptoms. I feel pretty confident that you don't have cancer. Do you have any acid reflux problems? That could cause those feelings due to irritation of the esophagus. Hope I was able to he lp you feel a little better

[bulan]

I'm glad to hear your news, krystal! :)

[krystal1982]

Hi guys, acid reflux? maybe a little bit but not often...
It's worse when I'm in the car, it's worse when I think about it too much, I feel like I can't eat so starve myself for a day or so before I dare to eat some soup.

I've read that stopping smoking can bring allergies to the surface so i am now wondering if i am allergic to something? maybe these e-cigs that i use or coffee that i drink tooooo much of. Gosh this overthinking is hurting my brain!!!!

[krystal1982]

Just woke at my usual time 6:30 (this time only since throat problems started).
I had a weird dream about running away from partner, we were playing around and he gave chase. Anyway, i suddenly had to stop running, i couldnt swallow or breath.

I woke up and my throat is bad, its sometimes a constant tickle and other times it feels like a lump that i try to constantly swallow.
When i worry i get a tingling sensation through my neck and chest spreading down my arms.
Last night my right ear was burning too.
Im so scared, i dont know what to do!!!!!

[Amandala]

I feel the same way Krystal, my throat is burning and my ear feels funny and I have a lot of phlegm in my throat. I'm a nervous wreck and trying to decide if I should try to get an appointment with the doctor today but I'm scared.

[krystal1982]

Hi Worried24//7, i have recently started getting acid reflux yeah.
Since I moved in October my eating habits have changed - I tend to eat later - sometimes not til 10:30pm. I read that eating late at night can cause problems like mine.
The feeling is still there in my throat but easier to handle and I've recently managed to eat better.
I just cannot get out of my head that its something serious although my lump feeling is worse when I think about it and when I get anxious.
e.g I lost my partner at the zoo the other day and was walking round in a panic trying to find him - my throat started playing up and I felt like it was closing.
I also recently have started suffering with a very dry mouth and no amount of water helps!