Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Amers78 on July 19, 2024, 11:35:18 AM
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Hi you wonderful people.
I think I'm just after a bit of reassurance, I've had the 'lump' feeling in my throat for a number of months, it hasn't got any worse so I'm trying to cling onto that fact to keep me from spiralling completely. I never suffered from heartbirn but was prescribed omeprozol in March, one tab daily, and it hasn't made any difference. What I think I'm getting at is, is there ANYONE in the same boat? My chest of late feels very heavy at times and there's definitely a heartburn feeling at times. I've been seen by an ENT doc n had a small camera up nose n down throat n nothing sinister found. Why isn't it all going away then??? I've an appointment next Monday to have the camera down my throat and will be knocked out for it. That's not helping my anxiety when I think about it.
Of course, I've myself dead n buried with all sorts of scenarios in my head.
PLEASE tell me it's all going to be ok. My poor hubby has had to suffer my moaning n anxious thoughts for months now.
I've been on everol 75 from January, as soon as I had my total hysterectomy I was put on the patch. I'm 46 and feel like I'm losing my mind.
I'm sorry for the long winded post but I know you guys will understand.
Much love to you all xx
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I've had the lump problem. My gastric doctor told me it was spasm, caused by reflux or it can be due to stress. I thought my days were numbered but once I was reassured it disappeared.
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Hi Jules
Thanks for your kind reply. I thought being told by ENT that there was nothing there that it would've disappeared on me too but unfortunately not. 🥹 It's really getting me down now I'm sick of being scared and sore at times. I'm so glad to hear you're feeling much better.
Big hugs xx
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It can be worse once we focus on a 'weird symptom' ::).
I've had a reflux-type clearing-of-throat really irritating 'thing' for several years, turns out it's due to hidden sugars in food stuffs. Became noticeable when I swigged a lot of COKE, less so with chocolate. 🍫 .
I now swallow a 'omeprazole' capsule at breakfast to ease symptoms. Hiatus hernia can also cause similar to what you describe.
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Thanks so much for your reply CLKD.
I had a gastric sleeve 2 years ago and I think a hatius hernia is a common problem after rapid weight loss so it could be that.
It's just so annoying and really getting to me, GP did tell me back in March that it was globus sensation but my mind is in complete overdrive as its going on so long. Even the collar of a top irritates me so much.
Thank you so much again for takin the time to help ease my mind.
Big hugs xx
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MayB consult your surgeon for advice? It mayB that the collar is touching the reflex/gag nerve too which won't help.
How have u been after the operation: little and often?
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I've never looked back. Have had zero complications or concerns thank goodness. My only regret is not doing it years ago. When I lie on my left side it really eases my symptoms which is helping me rationalise that it's some sort of reflux 🙏🙏 I'm quite tense (shoulders and neck) too so it could be a whole combination of things. Xx
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I would just add it's a common feature of anxiety and it was my first symptom. When I stopped being anxious, it went away. x
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We all need to try some relaxation exercises perhaps?
Lifting shoulders towards ears and hold
Relax
Turn head to the left and hold
Back to central
Turn head to the right and hold
Back to central
....... and breath ;-).
Drop shoulders as low as possible towards the waist keeping body erect
Relax
Standing in front of a mirror check posture 1 can do these exercises in front of said mirror ;-) 🪞
....... and breath ;-)
Do check foot wear as well as sitting posture, also give yourself a break every hour and walk around. Slumping may well increase these symptoms = more anxiety ::)
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Hi,
I had reflux symptoms start a few years ago, sore chest mainly and trouble burping etc...had all the tests done and all normal..mine turned out to be anxiety , I still get the lump feeling in my throat and pain in chest when I'm stressed so have learnt relaxing techniques via an app...it has worked wonders :)
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:thankyou:
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Thank you so much ladies for taking the time to reply to me. I really appreciate all of your ideas. Your replies have made me feel a bit better.
Mariab can I ask which relaxation app you use please?
CLKD I will try those exercises now, thank you.
Big love to you all xx
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Hiya,
I use the calm app, you do have to pay for it but not much...it has helped me alot....
I am feeling much better but am still using it to keep myself nice and settled.
:)
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Hi ladies
Just an update on my 'dodgy' throat situation. I had a full GA yesterday n consultant had a good look at my throat, voice box n oesophagus and it's all clear 🎊 I've woke this morning like a new woman,
Consultant more or less said it was all in my head (in the nicest possible way of course) I just wanted to pop on n let others know Cuz when I was feeling like I was, I clung to the hope that others were in the same boat and was so relieved whenever I read a positive outcome.
There is still inflammation there due to reflux (which I never suffered from until the dreaded meno set in) I've been on omeprozol for months with no change so I'm going to contact my own GP n discuss other options for this.
Have a lovely day, you lovely lot.
Big hugs xx
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That's great - 'all in your head' ::) - there's no nice way of saying that!
How were you after the GA? Hung over :-\.
Let us know what the GP suggests?
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Hi CLKD
I didn't contact my gp after all. Things settled so I'm just continuing with the omeprozol. I still get the 'lump' feeling every now n then but it doesn't scare me now. It's clearly an anxiety issue.
I have a sore neck n shoulder at the minute, I think it's a trapped nerve in my neck, I'm trying exercises n trying so hard not to spiral into thinking there's something more there.
Does the health anxiety EVER stop?!
I hope you're well xx
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Tnx for the update.
Me - variable, bit like the weather ;D
With HA it's wise to give a 'new' symptom 3 weeks B4 going to the Nurse, because usually by then it's disappeared or been taken over by something else ::). As we age and hormone levels rise and fall, we may well get different aches and pains.
My paternal grandad could 4cast rain, about 3/4 days prior to a storm. Pains in his knees.
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Thank you. You always make me feel calmer 😘😘