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dlou84
06-08-07, 14:06
Hey, I've had an on going throat problem for 5 months with it never going away I have lumps on the arc at the back of my throat.. and I googled it (i know i know) but its listed as a symptom of throat cancer and every test ive had bloods and swabbs 6 in total have all come back neg.

Which only leaves one... Im in disarry here thinking the worst..

Been to the doctors and they WONT SEE ME!! I have to make an appointment and wait...

Dunno what else to do................??

neptuno
06-08-07, 14:27
Hello !

Bloods and swabs would defintely have shown if you had cancer, so.... take a deep breath and think this through. Do you still feel you need reassurance ? Make an appointment to see your doctor, or get a referral to ENT, and put this worry to bed for once and for all. Anxiety makes the throat feel tight and tense enough without this added worry.
Be kind to yourself

dlou84
06-08-07, 14:39
Yeah, I defiantly need reassurance! I've made an app with the nurse shes going to ring me back now with the final results. So the bloods and swabs would have shown cancer? I thought the only way to show cancer was with a body scan with that liquid stuff that glows when they scan you? Dont know the technical term lol..

Im trying to be strong but the lumps at the back of my throat are a big symptom of it.. I've been referred but have to wait til sept! :(

D

mystics
06-08-07, 14:43
Hi Dlou,
To put your mind completely at rest you need to make an appt to see your GP.

I have and have had for years throat problems,(sometimes due to anxiety, sometimes due to my heavy smoking :-( !!) had surgery 5 years ago on throat to remove polyps and nodules, the wait for the results after surgery where hell but thankfully turned out to be simple polyps and nodules.

The annoying thing with nodules is people say its singers and people who shout alot mainly get them i dont do either so therefore it has been put down to my anxiety.:huh:

Hope all works out and try and be kind to yourself as neptuno said bloods and swabs would show if there was anything untoward going on.

:hugs: :hugs:
Brightest Angel Blessings
Mystics :flowers:

dlou84
06-08-07, 14:54
Yeah well I've been tested for clamidia and loads of other bateria's so I hope to have an answer.. I will wait and see and then go to the specialists..

dlou84
06-08-07, 16:14
Hi Dlou,
To put your mind completely at rest you need to make an appt to see your GP.

I have and have had for years throat problems,(sometimes due to anxiety, sometimes due to my heavy smoking :-( !!) had surgery 5 years ago on throat to remove polyps and nodules, the wait for the results after surgery where hell but thankfully turned out to be simple polyps and nodules.

The annoying thing with nodules is people say its singers and people who shout alot mainly get them i dont do either so therefore it has been put down to my anxiety.:huh:

Hope all works out and try and be kind to yourself as neptuno said bloods and swabs would show if there was anything untoward going on.

:hugs: :hugs:
Brightest Angel Blessings
Mystics :flowers:

So where are these polyps and nodules located???? And do you know what the bumps on the back of my throat are.. Every answer points to throat cancer!

dlou84
06-08-07, 16:15
Just got the results back all were negative...

mystics
06-08-07, 16:52
:yesyes: Great news about the test results coming back negative:yesyes:

Re the polyps and nodules i started off with what i thought was tonsilitis as am prone to at least 2 episodes a year :shrug: polyps and nodules usually form on your vocal cords

I found the following whilst i was awaiting to see the specialist (worrying and scaring myself) but this helped me a little hope it helps you a little also

" Vocal nodules are also known as "screamer’s nodules" or "singer’s nodules." That should give you a fairly clear picture of what causes nodules: vocal abuse. The fact that most professional singers do not develop nodules has much to do with the fact such individuals usually have been taught how to use (and not abuse) their voice. Children, adults who often scream at their children, and nonprofessional singers are much more likely to develop nodules.
Nodules do not respond to surgical treatment but do respond to speech therapy. Your allergies may be contributing to the problem, but it is more likely that you misuse your voice. Poor hydration (drinking too many caffeinated or alcoholic beverages and not enough water or juice) is another common contributing factor.

Vocal polyps are fleshy appendages that hang off the vocal cords like water bags. They are usually caused by chronic inflammation of the vocal cords. Once again, allergies or chronic sinusitis may contribute to formation of vocal polyps, but more common culprits are cigarette smoke and/or chronic reflux. (Reflux (http://www.doctorhoffman.com/gerd.htm) occurs when stomach acids and digestive enzymes ascend the esophagus and spill over into the throat, often burning the vocal cords.) Unlike vocal nodules, polyps are best treated by surgical removal AND correction of the underlying problem (stop smoking, treat the reflux, etc.)

Brightest Angel Blessings
Mystics :flowers:

dlou84
06-08-07, 17:32
Just got back from the docs.. she said I have a fungal mouth infection and has perscribed me these powered lozenges and if its not cleared in a week Im going to a specialist!