Hi there. I have had the same thing for 6 months now.  All started from a normal cold and then a chest infection.

Had a few CBCs and all come back clear, as did infection markers.

They thought it was silent reflux and had 5 weeks of Omeprazole which did nothing.

Had the camera down throat at ENT and he said no cancer but had swollen lymph nodes and should be ok in a few weeks. This was June and it's still bad now.

Other doctors thought it was Glandular Fever, but 2 blood tests didn't confirm it. Was not strep either.

Now they think it could be my thyroid (been on Levo for 11 years now).

Got a throat ultrasound in a couple of weeks and done nothing but cry and cry for months as convinced I have cancer.  

I so hope everyone on this thread is ok now and found out what they have.

Hi debsy, how are you now? 

Mintie - I feel so, so sorry for you.  Your story sounds so similar to mine.  

My throat isn't so bad lately but still feels constricted and sore on and off and SICK of hearing it's anxiety based.  I am in acute pain with constocondrits which is getting worse and up A&E again last night myself for shooting pains down chest that have worsened.  Once more tests all come back normal and all they could say is  maybe "fibromyalgia" or maybe "slipped rib syndrome" and sent on my way with the usual "anxiety and take ibuprofen" rubbish.

I have a cardio appt next week about my increasing ectopic beats and palpitations but guess that will just come back flipping normal as well.

I think a scan should be your next step, but why arent doctors suggesting this?  It seems we do their jobs for them trying to find out what we could have online (even though they HATE when you do that - well try doing your jobs and sending us to specialists if you have no idea then!!).

Best of luck and let me know how you get on xx

Hi, I had been suffering with a persistent sore throat for several months, but eventually I think I may have stumbled on the cause, at least in my case.

My GP initially felt it was a bacterial infection and prescribed an antibiotic.  Problem persisted and I had a number of follow up tests with ENT specialist all of which came back normal, including the reflux monitor which I had to wear for 24 hours. 

I went on holiday to the US for a couple of weeks in November and within two days of getting there the soreness in my throat when I swallow had all but disappeared.  Obviously, I began thinking maybe it was related to anxiety and the fact I was on vacation I was not thinking about it so much.  Having not had the problem for most of my vacation I returned home quite pleased with myself only for the problem to return within about 36 hours. 

A friend in the US had suggested that if it did return when I got home, I should examine closely my home and work environment to check for any possible triggers.  To cut a long story short my better half has a fondness for scented candles, fragranced oil burners and those plugin air fresheners around the house.  I asked that we cease using all of them for a week or so to see if it would have any impact. Low and behold after a few days the sore throat again went away.  It has now been three weeks since we discontinued fragrance oil, essential oil, and other scented products around the home and my symptoms thankfully have not returned. This may not help you directly but may be of assistance to someone.

Good luck and I hope you get to the bottom of the problem sooner rather than later.

I am glad you found out what caused yours. We don;t use things like oil burners in our home, so it's not that x

Hi just wanted to ask how you were doing? Are the results fine?

Hi just wanted to ask how are u doing now?

Thanks 

Iv had the camera up nose down throat not the best experience but it was clear thankfully 

I still get the pain in the side of throat it comes on and off and quite sever when it does  

it's weird sometimes I feel like I can make it worse with the way my neck is I do still worry about it but try to think positive which I'm not great at 

how are you 

Hi thank you for asking.

I still have the same symptoms - painful swallowing, fatigue, weight loss, sore throat, dry mouth. 

I saw an ENT consultant who gave me the all clear. I've also had a Barium Swallow which came back as abnormal. Apparently I have a crycopharangeal indentation in the muscle between the pharynx & the food pipe. I haven't yet had a follow up appointment for this - saw the report in my online records. No indication that it is cancer but hopefully something can be done to rectify it. I've also got a blood test to check for auto immune diseases.

The results did come back clear, but once more, nothing is ever followed up.  Sadly it looks like it's deja vu from last year as recently got a cold/cough and my throat is once again sore.  I just do not know what to do anymore.  Thank you so much for asking Nideba, and hope you are ok xx

I have been suffering with a sore throat for 5 months now and feel as though its getting worse. I have had blood tests which were fine. Also camera up the nose and checking throat. Everything ok apart from oral thrush. Was given tablets for that. Throat still very sore and feel as though I have sinus problems. Feels worse after eating and got put on lanzaprozole but that has done nothing. Waiting for another appointment at Ent. Seriously depressed with it now. 

Sorry to hear you are still suffering Micky. I have the same and my sinuses are having problems too. Tried saline nasal rinse but it did something odd to my right sinus and it is all blown out and blocking my nostril. I am terrified that is cancer too. I am on a waiting list for ENT  but no idea if and when will be seen as my relationship with my Doctor is at an all time low.  I feel so depressed to and wanted to end my life on a few occasions recently. I get no help there either and cannot even take antidepressants as I have an eye condition.  I am terrified I will get this coronavirus too.  I feel like I am a prisoner in my own home and when I do go out I feel panicky. I so hope you get your appointment soon and they can help you.   

Sorry to hear you are still suffering Micky. I have the same and my sinuses are having problems too. Tried saline nasal rinse but it did something odd to my right sinus and it is all blown out and blocking my nostril. I am terrified that is cancer too. I am on a waiting list for ENT  but no idea if and when will be seen as my relationship with my Doctor is at an all time low.  I feel so depressed to and wanted to end my life on a few occasions recently. I get no help there either and cannot even take antidepressants as I have an eye condition.  I am terrified I will get this coronavirus too.  I feel like I am a prisoner in my own home and when I do go out I feel panicky. I so hope you get your appointment soon and they can help you.   

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Thank you Ben - I thought last year was bad enough but this one has taken an even worse turn and I cannot function at all it seems. I go for help and do not get any.  Thank you for your kind words though x

Thanks for replying Debsy. Sorry to hear you are feeling so depressed aswell. I'm still waiting for appointment. Sometimes I am in so much pain with my throat. I just wish I knew what is causing it. Friends are starting to think it's in my head which hurts me that they think that. I just feel I am in limbo now waiting for ENT. Its definitely affecting my quality of life. 

I HATE that, when people think you are imagining it. I have been accused of it as well, even from doctors.  Yeah because we want to pretend we are in pain hey?!  I am not sure if that referral has even gone through and if I ring up to ask, I will get snapped at and told that there are "other more important things doctors are worried about and busy with".  Hugs to you and so hope you get seen soon xx

Hi,
Had a sore throat on and off for a couple of years now. I do suffer from reflux so when I went to the ENT chap he said the soreness was due to reflux and I was booked in for a gastroscopy. Yesterday I had the results from that which confirmed I had stomach polyps (from the long use of omeprazole) and island of Barrets Oesaphagitis (from years of reflux). Biopsies taken, nothing sinsister, recommend another gastroscopy in three years.However, guess what he said.....your sore throat is nothing to do with reflux you should see the ENT people.
My sore throat gets worse throughout the day especially if i am at work and talk a lot.
I like to think I am in good health other than my relux, dont smoke, dont drink much, not overweight, eat a good diet etc etc
I feel the same as you, frustrated, angry and upset at the same time. If I knew what caused it at least I would have an answer and hopefully get it sorted. Noone, even family members, dont seem to appreciate how I feel.
One thing it perhaps could be related to is my sinuses as about 30 years ago I was suffereing from a post nasal drip and I had to have my nose straightened and sinuses cleared. 
Oh well, here's hoping another trip to the ENT will be fruitful, ever the optimist....lol 
 

So ENT said you had reflux, then you hadn't in your throat?? No wonder you are confused.  I could not stand omeprazole. For some reason it made my weight rocket and cause even more stomach problems than ever before.

My throat is still sore on and off but I seem to have more trouble with my sinuses and breathing and been so tight in the chest.  It could be hormones with me, but once again, nothing ever done to help and there was no HRT to even give me. 

With this virus thing ongoing for what seems forever, I worry that people including myself, will never get well or to the bottom of our problems ever. And that terrifies me.  

Best of luck and hope you get sorted soon,

How are you doing Debsy ?

I'm still suffering with my throat. Got a hospital appointment but not until July. So depressed with it all. 

Thank you for asking Micky.

Not doing well at all.  It;s not so much my actual throat  that is sore now,but it's the breathlessness and tightness in it which frightens me. Of course, I am terrified it's that virus, as so many of my symptoms match it, but not got a cough.  I do get hot flushes.  Also terrible burning smell in my nose that has worsened in the last month, and something growing inside my nose where the septum is - I had an ENT referral made but no idea when I will ever get that appointment now.

I so hope you can get your appointment -  I am hoping this lockdown will not be in place in July but I am very doubtful it can be now.

Sending lots of hugs to you, I feel really depressed too xxx 

Hi Debsy, sorry to hear you're not doing to well. Its horrible when suffering with health issues. I know what your saying about the virus. It is such a worry. I hope you can get seen yourself with all the symptoms you are suffering with. This virus situation has just put everything on hold. Big hug to you. Take care x 

Thank you so much. I cannot even keep calm. My anxiety is absolutely out of control and the constant noise from next door and their horrible kid does my head in on a daily basis. Just constant screaming, banging, yelling.  I just feel beyond despair and having problems with my breathing and feel so exhausted xx