carabijoux
09-01-16, 19:07
Hi everyone,
I'm really hoping someone can give me a sense of perspective before I go out of my mind with fear.
I've had a lump at the back of my throat now for about a month, and I'm driving myself crazy thinking it's things that it probably isn't :/
It's there pretty much of all the time, and doesn't hurt - it's just uncomfortable and irritating more than anything.
I have chronic rhinitis, and recurring sore throat / post-nasal drip / constant throat clearing. I recently saw ENT (about a month ago) and they looked at my throat (although I didn't have the lump at the time) and said everything was fine.
I have intermittent heartburn, and sometimes wonder whether that contributes to my sore throats in the mornings.
I also currently have oral thrush, which I've never had before :(
I don't smoke, or drink. I am overweight, and am working on improving my diet.
I mentioned the lump to my GP (who is treating my anxiety), and he said he thought it was globus hystericus.
I've recently had full blood work done (he did pretty much every blood test under the sun) and everything came back normal (that was in the last week).
The lump makes me feel so sick. I'm terrified it's something more sinister. If anyone can offer me some relief in gaining some perspective, I'd be most grateful xx
I'm really hoping someone can give me a sense of perspective before I go out of my mind with fear.
I've had a lump at the back of my throat now for about a month, and I'm driving myself crazy thinking it's things that it probably isn't :/
It's there pretty much of all the time, and doesn't hurt - it's just uncomfortable and irritating more than anything.
I have chronic rhinitis, and recurring sore throat / post-nasal drip / constant throat clearing. I recently saw ENT (about a month ago) and they looked at my throat (although I didn't have the lump at the time) and said everything was fine.
I have intermittent heartburn, and sometimes wonder whether that contributes to my sore throats in the mornings.
I also currently have oral thrush, which I've never had before :(
I don't smoke, or drink. I am overweight, and am working on improving my diet.
I mentioned the lump to my GP (who is treating my anxiety), and he said he thought it was globus hystericus.
I've recently had full blood work done (he did pretty much every blood test under the sun) and everything came back normal (that was in the last week).
The lump makes me feel so sick. I'm terrified it's something more sinister. If anyone can offer me some relief in gaining some perspective, I'd be most grateful xx