I did have some weird feelings in throat, though more uncomfortable than pain. Strangely since Friday lunchtime my throat feels more 'normal' and I was able to get a much better night sleep on Friday and Saturday. Still have a weird feeling in the left side of my neck, though my anxiety has been very raised over the past few weeks so that particular symptom might be being caused by being so wound up all the time.
 

I still haven't had the results of my scan, hopefully it'll be Monday. 

Thank you for your message! It didn't start off very well. I sort of freaked out a bit when I first laid down to go in the scanner. But, the guy was very lovely and reassuing and said i could see how I got on and was not at all obliged to stay. I went in and actually it was ok. I closed my eyes mostly and listened to the radio through the headphones. I was also allowed to take my mum in with me, which was a huge help. Now just the most anxious part, the wait! Have been so tearful all day. 

Is yours tomorrow yes? Let me know how you get on! It really isn't that bad once you get in there and at least it's a chance to have a little lay down and rest! Thats what i tried to think of, a bit of a break from the squabbling and bickering at home! 

Good luck, stay positve x

Hi PT72, 

Glad you have been feeling a little more at ease. I've always suffered with anxiety and I'm always so shocked at the physical symptoms that can be caused by being being extremely anxious for long periods of time. 

Fingers crossed for your results tomorrow. Please let us know how you get on x

I had the MRI this afternoon and I was anxious waiting to  start but the technician (not sure what the correct title is!) was also lovely and very reassuring. He told me at the end that the radiologist is looking at results tomorrow so I can call ENT on Weds but I’m not sure the consultant will have gone through everything then.

I’ll try calling but I thought the wait would be at least a week. 

Hope everyone is ok. 

x

Still nothing I'm afraid! I really don't know if that is good or bad...

in terms of symptoms, things have eased considerably. But I'm still anxious, just nowhere near as bad as last week. I have always had a problem with anxiety and this whole episode has ramped it up to new levels - and yes the tricks your mind can play on you regarding symptoms are cruel. 

It will be nice if you can get them Wednesday and not have to deal with too much of an anxious wait. Definitely worth giving them a call to check. I dont think there are many routine appts taking place still. Just the urgent fast tracked ones. So, they may be getting through results a lot quicker than normal. 

Although the ENT consultant told me prior to my MRI that he would have them in a couple of days. But when i had the MRI, the radiologist told me 7-10 days!! I really hope that isn't the case. I'm a wreck waiting to be honest x

How long has it been now? From reading posts on here I dont really think that time really means anything. Whether it's fast or takes longer doesn't always correspond to results. 

Its good that your symptoms have eased though! Has the swelling in your tonsil and gland gone? Mine is still there, but my pain has eased slightly. 

I have been through health anxiety before. Trying to separate what is real and what is anxiety sent me insane almost. I wish that it was my anxiety that had sent me down this path, rather than an ENT Consultants concern for my swollen tonsil and gland  

I really hope you hear something soon. Let us know x

Hi Par123,

Just got off the phone to GP, nothing abnormal in scan. I'm very relieved, but it's going to take some time to calm down from all this. It has taken 5 weeks from first x-ray to get to this point.
 

Regarding the feeling in my tonsils, I'm not very good at working out if my glands are swollen, I think my anxiety doesn't make me very objective. My tonsils that I can see at the back of my throat always looked ok, it was the other set a little lower down that I was worried about and that was the area of the sensations.
 

I'll be going in to see the GP later this week so he can discuss the problem I have with my left ear and Eustachian tube. I've had problems with Eustachian tubes in the past where the tube doesn't close and you hear your own voice inside your head at louder than normal volumes. Wondering if this is what made me think it was my voice that was playing up and started this whole process? 

I think I may need to restart CBT with someone who has experience of health anxiety...
 

Best wishes.

What a relief that your scan came back clear. I hope you manage to resolve the problem with your ear. 

Try and take some time to relax and do something you enjoy. 

Par123, I’m not too sure about Weds, I think there’ll be people in front of me waiting for their results before I get mine. I hope you get yours soon.

x