Throat issues and chronic anxiety

Hi guys, 

 

im hoping that someone can relate to what I'm going through. I lost my mum a month ago to lung cancer and since she's been gone, I've been having issues with my throat. I've been to the GP 3 times now. 
 

ive been experiencing the feeling of having a lump in my throat (but with no physical lump). I've been getting a bit of a dull pain just above my Adam's apple, my glands are slightly raised and I'm burping and bringing up a bit of food/liquid after eating. My first thought was acid reflux, but I don't get any heartburn at all, which concerns me. 
 

The GP has had me in omeprazole for a while now But it doesn't seem to have done anything. The reason I'm writing here is because I wonder if this could be anxiety related after losing my mum. Has anyone ever experienced this? I'm since losing mum, I'm terrified of getting cancer, and I know how stupid that sounds. I also stupidly went to doctor google, which I know is the worst thing to do, but I find myself in a state. I've had different people say it could be GERD, silent reflux, etc, but wondered if anyone else has experienced this? 
 

it doesn't help that my anxiety is terrible. If I had to say how bad my anxiety was right now between 1-10, it would be a 50

 

kalvin 

  • Hello, 

    I hope you are okay and sorry to hear you are going through this right now. 
    I just wanted to comment as I am experiencing a similair thing as you, lump feeling in the throat although I can actually see a growth on the back of my tongue.

    they have put me on gastro resistant tablets for 8 weeks I'm only on week 1 so far and I'm still so worried.

    The ENT department wouldn't let me come in as they think it's acid reflux situation.

     

    I think anxiety plays a massive part in it though, if you are feeling that way it will definitely make your neck muscles tighten and your stomach acid come up.

    sounds silly but i started doing yoga regularly and I feel like it has helped me a lot. 
    maybe try and see if any foods annoy your stomach etc and cut them out? Drink plenty of water.

    Have you had any blood tests done?

    I went to my doctor and had some they came back clear except high IGA levels which can be associated with tummy issues but I then just told him I'm really worried it's cancer as I have swollen lymph nodes as well and he referred me and I had an Ultrasound scan they found reactive lymph nodes.

    Definetly push your doctor for more tests and then try to manage your anxieties and stress. Talk to people on here or go for a nice walk to calm the mind.

    hope some of this helped you. 
     

    take care and you are not alone in this 

  • Did u ever get it sorted I'm having the same problems it's awful x

  • Did u get it sorted I'm having the same problem 

  • Hey, sorry to hear you are going through a similair thing it really is awful.

    Unfortunately I am still not sorted... 7 months on. I'm on gastro resistant tablets that have definitely calmed down of the inflammation in my throat but it still feels weird and uncomfortable. I notice my anxiety makes it so much worse as well but I can't help but be anxious about it.

    Doctors don't really know what to do I think they just give me the tablets and hope that I will go away... so yeah that's where I am at right now sorry I couldn't be more positive! X

     

  • Mines been like it for 3 months now it's awful! I haven't had any tests but they gave me omeprazole acid reflux tablets and I've been on them for 2 months but no relief. And I also think mines worse from anxiety. They have me anti depressants to try as they say anxiety can cause your body and throat to do weird things so I'm going to try them out. I'll try anything at this point I jusr want my life back it's really getting me down. Hope we find some relief xx

  • I really understand what you are going through! The first few months where the scariest time of my life. But i just know that my body is telling me something is up and I had loads of blood tests done and an ultrasound scan on my neck. They think I've got silent reflux or IBS but I just want an actually diognosis. I may have to have an endoscopy soon but just waiting to hear. 
    my only advise is to eat foods that don't irritate your stomach/throat and focus on your calming your anxiety. Go for walks, do yoga have relaxing baths, read books just really spend time on resting. And keep in contact with your doctor too, ask them questions, get more tests done if you feel like you need to make sure they don't keep fobbing you off with tablets because tablets only mask what the real problem is! 
    i am here if you want someone to talk to about it as well please don't feel alone... x