long term sore throat

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Hi,

I too have had a long term 'sore throat' - left sided (with intermitant hoarsness).

Approx. 2.5 years ago I thought that I had swallowed a fish-bone (still convinced that I did/removed purged it with gargling and homeopathioc remedies etc...the medics didnt find any evidence of a bone and didnt believe that homeopathy could remove it) and from that time I have had residual issues with the LHS or my throat.......it went/eased for approx 6 months yet now it is back.

I had bloods taken, then 3 x camera procedures/indirect Laryngoscopy (without an aneasthetic - the consultant told me that was for kids!) and one direct laryngoscopy(?) under general ('with a clean up/scrape'), there have been scans and X-Rays etc..a white patch was discovered and, if I remember correctly biopsyed, all came back 'clear'. Drs. and Consultants told me to go away and forget about it/enjoy your life - easy for them to say.

The only thing that brought relief - last time - was the use of homoeopathy.

This latest bout has been on the go since Christmas 2010 (time of writing Feb/March 2011) and little relief, this time though there have been many, many 'flu viruses - which I have ducked and dodged - which I have had mild symptoms (and ear aches). The symptoms for my throat seem like a catarrhal/lump in throat, followed by really sore/scraped feeling - which as another Poster mentioned could be due to me constantly having to clear my throat.

My partner says that since this all kicked off again that I snore - 'weirdly'.
I have found that a salt-pipe inhaler has helped on this front though coupled with a homeopathic prescribed remedy.

I have been using/gargling with a good quality colloidol silver and I have been clearing my nose with a saline spray.

Doctor has suggested steroids Yet wont refer me - yet - as the hoarsness is 'intermitant and hasnt lasted for three weeks or more'.....no it's been approx 8 weeks or more NHS cut backs?? I have never, fortunately, been offered anti-biotics for this condition...may ask for some soon though (I had lots of tonsilitus as a kid and had my tonsils and adenoids out - late - and developed allergies to many anti-biotics etc.)

I smoked for a short while in my 'teens and the same - 'socially' - in my tweenties, I also used to go to a lot of smokey clubs/pubs/gigs etc. and in one job I worked in a smokey/chemical laiden environment....so I have concerns that such may have caught up with me...amongst other things!

All very depressing really and it has taken a real effort to stay strong and keep going...during these challenging times.....

Evidently in Chinese medicine a sore throat is linked to being p'dd off/depressed, I am depressed 'cause I have a sore throat

Whilst I await for the Doctors' decision I have self medicated homeopathically and now await a remedy from my homeopath....I had one approx two weeks ago which helped/changed the symptoms etc...

The question is - still have a few days left to go with the colloidol silver (which helps ease the symptoms so far) - what do I do now?

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Rak,

I have had similar symptons since June 2009. Mine started however immediately following a severe viral infection and the sore throat has never gone away. I have a raw sensation in my throat, worse on day after alcohol and better seemingly on random other days, but never clear compeltely. I have been for endoscopy and blood tests with all normal.
I have however noticed that when my mucus is runnier, i.e. when i have a cold that the throat is not as painful. to this end i have been using a saline solution through my nostrils with limited success, it can but not always alleviate the symtons. I did try treatment for reflux at the suggestion of an ENT specialist, however this did not help at all.

I recently had a severe chest infection and am finding that my throat is worse since then. Due to go back to ENT in Jan. Not sure what they will suggest next, I suspect the barium meal thing may be on the cards.

Ruud.

I have also found that a cold used to start in my throat....now it starts in my nose. In addition I have been sneezing on and off for approx 3 months now....Dr suggests some sort of allergic rhinutus type thing...I agree...yet what and why etc. etc..

Regards,

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[Robski]

I've also had throat issues, for 4 months now.

I've suffered from acid reflux for a few years now. In November 2010 my doctor sent me off to the hospital for a gastroscopy. I freaked out at having a pipe down my throat, so I was put under for a few minutes whilst they did the procedure.

A day or two later I developed a sore throat, I put it down to a cold or reaction to the central heating (it was at the time when the hectic cold spell hit in November) and it went away a few days later.

Then I noticed that when I swallowed I felt a click in my throat, particularly when eating.

This discomfort continued in to the New Year, so I went to the doctor. He looked down my throat and told me he could see my saliva glands look swollen. I had a blood test and everything showed up as normal.

When I went away on holiday to South Africa for 3 weeks it eased up almost completely, so I put it down my reaction to central heating.

When I returned in late January, it came back and since then I have a cycle of a sore throat for a few days, when this clears the popping in my throat returns, and so it goes on........

The doctor told me to come off ranitidine (reflux med) for a few days, this I did but did not resolve the issue.

I've been on a course of antibiotics, then penicillin, and finally for the past week I've been taking anti-histamines to try and determine if it's an allergy.

No improvement. My doctor this morning has referred me to an ENT for a camera to go up my nose and in to my throat, this is not until early May though.

I feel that I have swollen glands, but the doctor says that he can't feel any evidence of this. I even thought that I might have had a flare up from glandular fever I had 12 years ago, he said not possible. However, he took a look this morning and says I still have a swollen red throat.

I am worried it is something serious but doctor assured me that my blood test would have picked up something sinister in January and that at my age of 34, it is highly unlikely that someone of my age would have throat cancer.

Doctor also claims that if they had 'hurt' me during my gastroscopy back in November, that my throat would have healed by now.

I need to clear my throat alot and cough alot first thing in the morning and after eating.

I had my tonsils and adenoids out when I was small by the way.

Any thoughts welcome?

[MarieS]

Hello

I stumbled across that other site which claims there is a virus causing long term damage to your body which starts out as a sore throat which lasts for months.

After reading the rest of the symptoms, I have no idea if they are yet to come, or if this virus is not my problem.

I have had a sore throat for approximately two months. Swallowing hurts, although I don't really notice it when I eat. I am also congested, but not in my chest, only my nose. Since I cannot breathe through my nose properly, I wake up every morning with a really sore, dry throat and it sets the precedent for the rest of my day.

Some days it doesn't appear to be too bad. A couple of times I noticed that I could breathe through my nose again and my sore throat had gone. That lasted for two days and then it came back.

I have not sought help from the doctors for this yet, as I know they will tell me that it is my own fault for being a smoker. They are probably right and I will try to give up smoking to see if anything changes.

The other site said this virus was also responsible for anxiety disorders but I am not sure how that would affect me since I have already been taking SSRI citalopram for a couple of years. I also take medication for acid reflux (again, two years) called omeprazole which is wonderful stuff and I have not had an acid attack in all this time. It used to wake me up at night pouring into my throat :(

I already suffer from problems with my ears, and I have had a tube inserted into my nostril. The doctor said I had some adenoidal tissue left, which has usually disappeared by adulthood. All my life I have suffered from a nasal voice. With this sore throat and congestion, I find it very difficult to speak properly and I am quite embarrassed about it.

I was hoping to find some answers here, but I guess I will have to try the quit smoking approach first.

[Damian]

I had and irritated throat since a couple of weeks, after I got a cold or tonsilitis. I can't tell properly, because I had fever, my throat was red and I had a lot of mucus and pain, felt tired, etc.

After that I have the throat red and it got more irritated. I feel itchy in the throat, and when I release air through my throat I feel it's very hot.

I don't know how to get rid of this.

My doctor told me not to worry. All tests: blood, urine, thyroids look ok.

[amandah]

Hi There, I would try not to worry, I have had a sore throat as well. I think it could be that your run down and stressing out. Drink plenty of good things, lemon & honey, hot ribena. take rescue remedy. suck throat sweets as well. Good luck regards amandah

[Darren Davis]

I have also been suffering from sore throat for around 3 months. It would be great to hear some stories on how people have got rid of the problem.

My throat feels itchy on the inside and I also have frequent nose bleeds. I have tried some natural remedies like the ones found on http://www.the-good-doctor.net/top-3...roat-remedies/ and while they provided some temporary relief the irritation seems to come back after a few days. I don't know how to get rid of it, any help would be appreciated.

- Darren

[Kurol]

Hello Mate,

I have exactly same throat issue since November 2009 more than 13 months, Having throat pain mainly on leff side and remain sore throat since November 2009(15months). I have visited GPs more than 25 times, Visited ENT consultant two times and had camera view in throat( had to wait for 4 months to see any specialist in UK, Problem can worsen be for you see MDs), And was discharged from ENT without any symptoms of cancer or ulcer. In year I had blood test 2 times all came normal, including thyrod and many more were normal, have also gone through barium swallow test for oesophagus test came normal too. And finally recently been to endoscopy because of I had very very sever chest pain( reflex), and some tissue were taken, again came every thing normal and dont have any chest pain since endoscopy. But my throat pain remain all time, I do smoke, but when This sore throat started year ago, I have been completely away from smoking.

It does pain and remain very dry in morning, but also remain bit less sore and pain still persist all day, When I take any alcohol It goes very worse next day. To make a point, I have not lost any weight in this pathetic period of pain of more than one year. Please any one know about it or any one had same problem please let me know. I will appreciate any response.

Thanks
Rak

I have had the same symptoms as RAK . Sore throat for about 5 months now. started very suddenly whilst walking down the road. then got cold symptoms (runny nose etc..). sore throat never went away. I used to wake in the middle of the night unable to swallow and it's painful. had antiniotics - no diff. gradually i now only wake up with a sore throat. I am currently on Omezol(60 days into a 90 day script) but this doesn't appear to be making any difference either.however, all this time it's ok during the day and i have put on weight, not lost any, probably due to constant snacking to keep throat moist! Also it is much worse after a couple of beers too. i havent smoked for 4.5yrs either.i guess next stop is a visit to ENT, hopefully it's nothing too serious but i could really do with a decent sleep

[robin84]

My friend home remedies is much better then doctor treatment use some some home remedies tips i hope its very helpful for you and complete your throats and in few days Here some tips
Honey is one best sore-throat remedy add several teaspoons to 1 cup of hot water or herbal tea use this2 times a day .
Garlic, as another aid to fight off infection against sore throats this two tips are very effective use this i hope you get good results

[oliva21]

Hi,
I do not know if anybody is reading this post anymore, but I have had sore throat for months, and I started to watch if I am keeping my mouth closed while I breathe. It is helping a lot. I keep my mouth closed, even when I sleep I am trying to mind that and my throat is better already.