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Sophlouise
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Hi,

I have had a sore throat/ neck for the last 4 months. I am in total agony throughout the day and will stop me from carrying out daily jobs. I am constantly feeling weak, faint and dizzy. I also have this feeling like I have something stuck in my throat and when I eat it feels like it gets stuck. Throughout the night I sometimes struggle to breath and have noticed how loud my breathing gets. I have had blood tests all came back fine then had a camera down my nose. Doctor said there was no obvious lump or anything sinaster apart from swollen tonsils which he didn't seem bothered about. He has now referred me to have another camera and will be asked to swollow food and drink in order for them to see what is going on when I do eat. 
I am beginning to get worried as I don't believe they are taking it serious enough and just think it's a sore throat. I am constantly tired and fed up of not getting answers after suffering for a long 4 months. 
please can someone help? Has anyone else had the same problems and symptoms?

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    Hello Sophlouise, 

    Poor you it sounds like you have had a really difficult time with it all and I can understand why you need to have some answers now. I hope that the tests the doctor ordered will shed some light on what the problem is exactly. If you do feel though that you are not getting anywhere or that you are not being taken seriously, you could maybe try and get a second opinion. You can find out more about this here.

    I hope you feel better soon and that you also hear from others here who have been through this before.

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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    Hello Sophlouise, 

    Poor you it sounds like you have had a really difficult time with it all and I can understand why you need to have some answers now. I hope that the tests the doctor ordered will shed some light on what the problem is exactly. If you do feel though that you are not getting anywhere or that you are not being taken seriously, you could maybe try and get a second opinion. You can find out more about this here.

    I hope you feel better soon and that you also hear from others here who have been through this before.

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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