ZMan
11-12-10, 03:19
Went to the doctors earlier complaining of sore throat etc. and diffculties swallowing, things which I thougght where being caused due to my reflux problems.
Doctor took a look in the area and a thorough feel around the affected area before saying she needed to refer me straight away to an ENT and that she would put in for an emergency appointment.
Tonight I'm lying her in bed and my throat does indeed feel even worse than it did previously, almost as if my airway is obstructed. Obviously I'm panicking and I don't know if it's hystericus etc. but I do know I'm making it worse with worry but it genuinely feels as if my throat is going to close up. The doctors worry was regarding the swelling at the back of my throat, it now feels as if that swelling is getting worse and almost blocking off one side of my airway. However, I think I've worked myself into this state and will try to calm down, cos it would be horrific if I awoke the household tellng them all I was choking/my airway was being impeded ad it turned out it wasn't (I have previous lol).
But the main worry is, the doctor took quick inspection with the light when I noticed her expression change, before she then reached for other tools and then thoroughly inspected using her hands. It was 100% clear something was up. I left my hat and had to go back when I reached the waiting room and as I got in her and a fellow doctor were discussing it.
The thing is, the appointments in 3 weeks time, and I know I'm going to be a nervous wreck right up to it, to the point where I can't eat much due to dry throat etc. (now I dunno if that's cos of anxiety and reflux or because of this worrying throat problem).
What can I do to get me through the next few weeks?
All help, support and replies appreciated.
Doctor took a look in the area and a thorough feel around the affected area before saying she needed to refer me straight away to an ENT and that she would put in for an emergency appointment.
Tonight I'm lying her in bed and my throat does indeed feel even worse than it did previously, almost as if my airway is obstructed. Obviously I'm panicking and I don't know if it's hystericus etc. but I do know I'm making it worse with worry but it genuinely feels as if my throat is going to close up. The doctors worry was regarding the swelling at the back of my throat, it now feels as if that swelling is getting worse and almost blocking off one side of my airway. However, I think I've worked myself into this state and will try to calm down, cos it would be horrific if I awoke the household tellng them all I was choking/my airway was being impeded ad it turned out it wasn't (I have previous lol).
But the main worry is, the doctor took quick inspection with the light when I noticed her expression change, before she then reached for other tools and then thoroughly inspected using her hands. It was 100% clear something was up. I left my hat and had to go back when I reached the waiting room and as I got in her and a fellow doctor were discussing it.
The thing is, the appointments in 3 weeks time, and I know I'm going to be a nervous wreck right up to it, to the point where I can't eat much due to dry throat etc. (now I dunno if that's cos of anxiety and reflux or because of this worrying throat problem).
What can I do to get me through the next few weeks?
All help, support and replies appreciated.