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Posted 11/20/2010 11:48 PM (GMT 0)
Hey everyone, just an odd little symptom that has been lingering for the last week. Last Monday I got what felt like a sore throat when I was up in NY on business...nothing too severe and no other symptoms came along with it...long story short, it is now Saturday and I'm still having the slight soreness BUT, the soreness is just below my adams apple and feels like I have a pill stuck there. I find myself swallowing all the time to try and get rid of the sensation. I haven't had a chance to see my doctor since I've been back but my lymph nodes don't feel swollen and I don't seem to see any redness in my throat so I'm at a loss. I'm due for my remicade infusion on Monday and I get the feeling they may postpone it if they feel I do have any sort of illness. Anyone else experience this sensation?

Thanks
Gordon
Posted 11/20/2010 11:55 PM (GMT 0)
blksteeda
This is one of my typical symptoms.
At one point I had an endoscopy done because it worried me so much. Now I recognize it as a precursor of a flare. Sore throat usually comes later.
My guess would be that its a sign your next treatment is due.
Ben
Posted 11/21/2010 1:00 AM (GMT 0)
I've never had this sensation before...I do get a scratchy throat for a few days after my Remicade but I've never had this sensation. I've read that it could be a possible sign of GERD.
Posted 11/21/2010 2:41 AM (GMT 0)
When I was diagnosed with acid reflux, this was one of my main symptoms...the painful lump like feeling in my neck/chest area.
Posted 11/21/2010 3:18 AM (GMT 0)
I don't have this in regards to UC.

I was going to suggest acid reflux or actually a thyroid problem.  My Mother in Law had that feeling and it got to the point that she went to the doctor for it.  Turns out she had a non cancerous lump on her thyroid.  Just throwing all the possibilities out there.

Posted 11/21/2010 8:04 AM (GMT 0)
Refulx for me too.  I actually was losing my voice because of it.  Never expected that!


  You could try Zantac 150mg morning and night to see if it helps.


q

Posted 11/21/2010 2:28 PM (GMT 0)
I used to get a feeling of having a lump in my throat off and on; it was diagnosed as stress.

Sue
Posted 11/21/2010 4:50 PM (GMT 0)
I'll see if the nurse can get an answer from my GI tomorrow as I'm not scheduled to see him and see what he says...it's still the same this morning...a little sore/scratchy and I'm constantly swallowing to try and get rid of the pain. I've had my thyroid checked recently and all was good. I just hope he doesn't hold off my remicade as I need it...can tell the previous dose is wearing off :-\
Posted 11/24/2010 6:38 PM (GMT 0)
well, it looks like I have oral thrush :-\ My GI said it is one of the side effects of Remicade and he is starting me on Diflucan. If I'm not better by next week he will be doing an Endoscopy to get a closer look. It feels like it's spread to my esophagus as I have a horrible burning all the way down my chest and I'm starting to get some white patches in my mouth and a sore tongue. He's also having me go for a bone density test on Monday since I've been on prednisone for a while.
Posted 11/24/2010 10:27 PM (GMT 0)
Definitely let us know about the endoscopy.

I get a teeny bit of thrush from my corticosteroid inhaler (no propellant kind), and I can relate to discomfort.

If you're still on the pred, and the remi, that could be part of the reason.

Is the vsl#3 you use in powder or capsules?

q
Posted 11/25/2010 1:54 AM (GMT 0)
my discomfort right now is horrible...my whole mouth and throat/chest is sore and burning...my gums even ache as well. I'm still on 10mg of Prednisone and this was my second "double strength" remicade infusion on Monday so I'm not sure if that contributed to me developing this. I have to get back on the VSL3...I haven't taken that in a while as I've been taking capsule probiotics from my health food store. When I did take it, I used the powder.
Posted 11/25/2010 2:38 AM (GMT 0)
Thrush is basically a yeast infection but can be quite serious when it affects your whole body (the candida/ yeast). Can you contact your doctor? Maybe you need something stronger. I hope you get some relief soon. If not, maybe you should go to the ER.... You could try eating some yogurt. It might be soothing. When women get vaginal yeast infections it is sometimes recommended to apply yogurt. Just make sure it does not have sugar in it, or keep the sugar content at a minimal amount. Yeast feeds on sugar. Hope you get some relief soon.

Post Edited (beeswax) : 11/25/2010 8:42:29 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 11/25/2010 12:51 PM (GMT 0)
I saw my GI yesterday and he has me on Diflucan...this will be my second day on it and I have a 7 day course. I've cut back on anything with sugar in it as much as possible and I've been rinsing with salt water and heard about "swishing" with a good yogurt to get the good bacteria count back up.
Posted 11/26/2010 8:08 PM (GMT 0)
Well I will say I'm 100% better taking this medication...still have a dose till Tuesday...but go figure, one thing gets better and now I get hit with a big painful hemorrhoid overnight :-\ I tried calling my General Surgeon who has removed the clot on my last two but wouldn't you know it, the office is closed today. What a way to ruin a 4 day weekend...sitting on an ice pack.
Posted 11/27/2010 9:49 AM (GMT 0)
Wow, from one end to the other!!! I think the hemmie would be worse regarding comfort, totally sucks yo're now side-lined with this. Do you have any suppositories you could use to maybe help?

Cold pack...brrrr!

Great to hear your throat is better, however.

q
Posted 11/27/2010 2:11 PM (GMT 0)
I'm using every trick I could find...ebsom salt baths, ice packs, I had some analpram left over, apple cider vinegar, witch hazel, garlic, everything! God I hate these things...
Posted 11/27/2010 10:50 PM (GMT 0)
I've never had them how you've described...but I do know I'd be in absolute agony as well.

Hope monday arrives quickly..lol.

Keep us posted.

q
Posted Yesterday 7:10 PM (GMT 0)
well surprisingly the majority of the pain has gone away from the hemorrhoid...granted it's still there but I'm walking around just fine. My general surgeon isn't going to be available till Thursday but at this point I don't think I need to get the procedure done...BUT if it's not one thing it's another...my GI's office called and said I'm anemic again. My hemoglobin levels are 9.4. I'm going in to get retested tomorrow morning. Funny thing is I haven't seen any bleeding at all. I'm wondering now if the anemia has been the cause of my shortness of breath I've had for a while now.
Posted Yesterday 8:00 PM (GMT 0)
Frustrating all around. Have you had your B12 checked lately?
What do you take for the anemia usually?

Maybe occult blood stool samples might be in order for you since you're not seeing any bleeding.

Keep us posted. Good your hemmie is on the mend, at least pain-wise.

q
Posted Yesterday 8:08 PM (GMT 0)
yeah, my B12 was checked last week when they did my blood, all that is good. It's starting to get frustrating as hell now...I start to get through one problem and another one hits. I do hope that this is the cause of my shortness of breath tho for that's been bugging me for some time.
Posted Yesterday 8:21 PM (GMT 0)
Have you had pulmonary testing done? chest x-rays? I would suggest you ask for a referral to a respirologist.

Since you do have reflux, it could be part of the shortness of breath...part.

Here's my suggestion that you should be able to do without any repercussions...STOP the zyflamend for at least a week or two and see if your symptoms improve.

It's something that has a combination of herbs one of which you might be sensitive or even allergic.

q
Posted Today 9:46 PM (GMT 0)
I need to update my sig...I haven't taken the zyflamed in a while. I had a chest xray today and all was good and clear. I'm to start Neferex 150 twice a day to bring up my iron levels. I just had my 02 Saturation tested and it started at 89 and came up very slowly to 98.
Posted 12/2/2010 5:02 AM (GMT 0)
All sounds good...what about pulmonary function tests? even a lung capacity? or to push you to the point where you might get short of breath....

Had any stress tests? (not that what you're going through isn't stressful enough..lol).

Keep us posted.

Good to know you're not on the Zyflamed then.

q
Posted 12/2/2010 5:46 PM (GMT 0)
they haven't ordered any of those tests but my GI's office just called and my iron levels are critically low. Said I can get an IV if I want to get it up faster or stick with the iron pills. I'm getting re tested in a couple weeks to check. I also had the procedure done on the Hemorrhoid this morning...as painful as that procedure is, it's a hell of alot better than suffering through a hemorrhoid waiting to go away on it's own.
Posted 12/2/2010 6:27 PM (GMT 0)
Wow, you're definitely not in a good place, but it's a relief you had your hammie dealt with.
Hope the IV gets your blood levels up. Please ask if low iron can cause the breathing problems you have had. It makes sense considering.

Let us know how you feel after your infusion.

quincy
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