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Chronic Sore Throat

Countrylad
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Hi All, 

Just after a bit of advice, I've had a sore throat (especially when swallowing) for nearly 4 months now. Been to the docs numerous times, had 2 complete full blood tests (for all sorts), ultra sound of the throat/glands and also seen an ENT specialist who put a camera down my throat. All of which came back fine... But still the pain is there. Good old aniexty is 0telling me it still must be something serious although with all the tests which have been done i should be confident there isn't.

So question is, has any one had a viral infection which wouldn't shift/go away. Or could the anxiety just be causing this all along? 

Many thanks all in advance

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    Hi Countrylad. Welcome to the forum.

    I'm in a similar position. For the last year or so, I've had a chronic sore throat, particularly on awakening.  (Right now, as I type this at 7:50 am, it's pretty bad)

    In November 2017 I saw my GP, who suggested a protocol to fix possible acid reflux. No improvement so went back mid December 2017. My GP immediately referred me to ENT, who gave me a superb service: camera up the nose, neck/throat MRI, "panendoscopy" under general anaesthetic.  All clear!  No conclusions, other that a suggestion I should lose some weight!  Well, I was just into the obese BMI so I cut back on calories and lost two stone, but no change to the sore throat.

    It's probably worth mentioning that mid summer 2017 (prior to my sore throat), my GP diagnosed me with "mild" fibromyalgia, and many such patients do report chronic sore throats. I now assume that my throat may possibly be a manifestation of that disease.

    FWIW I find the best relief is to occasionally suck on a Vocalzone pastille, recommended for singers. 

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    Hi Countrylad. Welcome to the forum.

    I'm in a similar position. For the last year or so, I've had a chronic sore throat, particularly on awakening.  (Right now, as I type this at 7:50 am, it's pretty bad)

    In November 2017 I saw my GP, who suggested a protocol to fix possible acid reflux. No improvement so went back mid December 2017. My GP immediately referred me to ENT, who gave me a superb service: camera up the nose, neck/throat MRI, "panendoscopy" under general anaesthetic.  All clear!  No conclusions, other that a suggestion I should lose some weight!  Well, I was just into the obese BMI so I cut back on calories and lost two stone, but no change to the sore throat.

    It's probably worth mentioning that mid summer 2017 (prior to my sore throat), my GP diagnosed me with "mild" fibromyalgia, and many such patients do report chronic sore throats. I now assume that my throat may possibly be a manifestation of that disease.

    FWIW I find the best relief is to occasionally suck on a Vocalzone pastille, recommended for singers. 

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