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Chronic Sore Throat

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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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    I have had a chronic sore throat for 6 months. Some days it's extremely difficult to swallow and I constantly feel like I have something stuck in my throat. My GP did blood tests, all clear. I was given Omeprazole for suspected reflux, changed nothing. I have had 3 different courses of antibiotics to no avail and even been given Nystatin and Fluconazole incase of oral and esophageal thrush. Nothing has helped.

    I've had a phone consultation with an ENT Consultant who suggested it may be GERD and to try Omeprazole again, along with Advanced Gaviscon,  it's not helping.

    I have a wisdom tooth which has caused me issues in the past, I'm wondering if this is my problem! Literally worried sick and can't get in to hospital for a scope due to the Covid situation. 

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    Did you get to the bottom of what was causing your sore throat? 

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