I woke up 7 years ago experiencing a fullness or blockage in my throat. I've been to over 30 doctors for some kind of answer or at least relief from what has been now chronic pain. The ENTs treated me for reflux for 2 years without relief from symptoms. A 24 hour ph probe proved that it was not reflux. I've been scoped many times and my throat appears dry, and irritated. My thyroid has been checked and is functioning normally. I do have positive thyroid antibodies. Neurologists are not sure. My visit to the Mayo clinic proved also fruitless. Perhaps some type of neuralgia. Spray lidocaine only works for short periods. I am hanging on by a thread!!!
Doctors don't know what to do anymore or where to look and I am still in agony!!
Any other chronic pain sufferers out there?
Needless to say, I have lost my hope and my world had become very small. The anxiety and depression that have set in are as bad as the pain. I quit seeing my friends because I'm tired of explaining this nightmare.I guess I really need a miracle.
If anyone has any suggestions or advice, I'm still open to new ideas.
Not Coping Well,
Marcie

Marcie K i read your post and feel sorry for you. i have the same feelings in my throat and a swollen lymph node on the left side of my neck. I believe i have been exposed to a high risk hpv 2 years ago, I've been to many doctors and been on depression medicines which didn't help. I smoke and believe i will die soon.

I have similar "Lump in my throat " feeling for the last few months. I was tellinga neighbor of mine & she said that she has experienced the same thing. we have both been for thryoid testing & everything was normal. She went to see an alternative Dr. & he said it had to do w/ stress. Those w/ anxiety/ depression usually are more Stressful.
When she told me this I started to realize at the times I CONCENTRATED on the " the lump" OR was Stress I would notcie it more & IT would bother me more.
SO not sure if this has something to do w/ it OR coincidental.
But makes some sense @ least for me. Maybe something U can pay attention too and see if the same for you!
Hope this helps! Feel better!

Unfortunately the western world does not have all the answers...so what's next? Alternative medicine, Chinese medicine, Naturopathic medicine and diet.

I cannot say for sure what the issue is. I can however tell you what i may be. In chinese medicine one of the possibilities in this situation is that of excess mucus or i should say phlegm. We get this when we consume dairy and when the body is too dry (meaning you aren't getting enough water from actual water and fruits and vegies). The body cannot get rid of this mucus and so it just sits there and obstructs.

What i'd be intrested in is what your diet consists of. I'd also be intrested in the consistency of your bowel movements as well as the quality...how many times are you having a bowel movement in a week? is it pebbly or log like?

Bill67

first of all what is HPV? and what is this with saying you think you're going to die soon? There are other people that can help you besides doctors. If you can get at the root of the problem then you could take care of the issue. Try looking into Naturopathic medicine, they can help you out a tremendous ammount. Actually so can cleanses like the Master Cleanse.

Mike