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Posted 8/7/2015 2:47 PM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone,

I've posted on here before with really no luck. I have been having constant hunger pangs all the time. no matter how much i eat.

Now i've developed a feeling of a lump in my throat. I've never in my life had this before.

I still have the hunger pangs, stomach pains, and now this. Any idea what it could be?

Thanks!
Posted 8/8/2015 3:09 AM (GMT 0)
Lump in throat can be a sign of LPR called globus sensation. A good ENT doctor can check to see if you have symptoms in your throat from reflux. I have no clue about the hunger, but the other stomach pain could also be related if you have reflux. Good Luck !
Posted 8/8/2015 5:48 AM (GMT 0)
I am quite literally being treated for the same thing right now, 24hr pH test ugh. Does the lump feel like you have swallowed a pill and its gotten lodged there? That's what mine feels like and my gastroenterologist is almost certain it's from reflux. It's worth getting checked out if only for your peace of mind.
Posted 9/7/2015 9:28 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, I was looking for this post. I just experience having a lump on my throat left side. It disappears as I open and close my mouth? (Just like yawning). It use to be both sides but just noticed the left side is there on and off. i was diagnosed with GERD June 14 and was just weaned myself from PPI and Zantac. How you guys doing with your lump on the throat? Did it went away? Thank you.
God bless.
Posted 9/8/2015 1:29 AM (GMT 0)
Jenagade, I have that sensation when swallowing pills every single day. I'm assuming it's reflux, plus my esophagitis. It used to cause a panic, which only made the situation much worse! I usually drink a lot of water. Burping helps too, as does trying my best to stay calm.

Overnight I went from never experiencing heartburn to having a lump in my throat for about a month. For me it comes and goes. Last time this happened a few weeks ago, I had a barium swallow done, which came back normal, to my surprise.

I constantly have to tell myself the lump is globus and that I won't choke.

Tu Wang, I think you and I were diagnosed with GERD on the same day. This condition has made me miserable, but I'm trying to learn as much as I can in hopes of making life at least tolerable.
Posted 9/8/2015 2:14 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Alejandra1219, thank you for sharing your experience. It's not an easy path for me. From eating all i can to strict diet. I was told GERD. Then a week after told anxiety, but I did not take anxiety daily meds except for the as needed 3 times (Ativan) but it made me worst. I had CT scan, stress test, lung xray and other test on the E.R. Praise God all is normal. I researched few minutes ago, and lump is caused by being anxious too. It's globus then. Does it gets tight sometimes?

My ENT specialist told me say EHHHH, AHHH five times and open your mouth like a big yawn, then try to feel the lump and if the goes away so no need to panic. I will not be able to see my ENT doc. until 10/ 5.
Good that your barium test is normal. Are you taking PPI or H2 blocker now? Try the strict diet and eat in small portion. Hang in there, you're not alone.
God bless.
Posted 9/9/2015 12:41 AM (GMT 0)
Tu Wang, when I have the throat issue, I have the lump more on my right side. And yes, last time my throat closed up and got tight was at the end of last month. I couldn't swallow pills. The problem seemed to come out of nowhere.


Currently I'm not having that stupid lump, but instead I have uncontrolled burping after eating and a constant taste of metallic acid in my mouth. Ugh. The metallic taste in my mouth makes me worry about my teeth. I am seeing the dentist in a couple weeks. It could be worse, in that I am not experiencing pain, but it's still really annoying to deal with. I'm sorry that you have to wait so long to see your ENT. The most I've had to wait to see mine is a few days, at most.

What diet and medications are you on? It's interesting to know that we've had similar experiences for the same amount of time.

I am taking omeprazole 20 two times a day. Doctors have suggested that I take anxiety medication as well, but I have enough problems with omeprazole side effects that I hate the idea of adding more pills. I am trying to eat a high fiber diet to avoid constipation and have really worked to avoid the common triggers (chocolate, coffee, alcohol, etc.) and eat more natural foods. It is a struggle to know if I'm doing it right. If I choose the right foods, will the reflux go away, or is that all based on having a weak LES? I am eating smaller portions and trying to get better and better about eating slowly and chewing thoroughly.

I'm surprised about the barium swallow results, but pleased. I suppose it means that even though *I* think my symptoms are very severe, if they were, something would have showed up on the exam?

I'm looking for a dietician. I have spent so much on doctor visits (plus ER and urgent care) this past summer that adding another expense is difficult. On the other hand, health is so important, and I really, really want to get this under control. I feel like my life was going along, and then BAM! GERD hit. I want my life back. Thanks for the kind words!
Posted 9/9/2015 2:52 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Alejandra1219, I felt so relieved having this site and thank you for your reply. June 14 went to ER, stayed for 1 night for all the test. Then few trips to Urgent care and my doctors after. It was not an easy journey. None of my meds worked for 6 weeks. I was so miserable and can't eat anything. Until I wean myself from the PPI (Omneprazole 20mg and Pantoprazole 40mg). I did it July 24 then I took some Zantac 3X per day 150mg for 6 days. After that I had horrible acid rebound that I have to deal with diet. A bitter and sour taste.
I am eating white rice and steamed fish. Better melon veggie and some organic greens(all cooked). Having fiber, brown rice did not help me. Fibers will be tough to digest. I help my diet with Boost (vanilla flavor). At least not losing weight anymore. I lost 14 lbs for the first month which scared me. There's a book called Dropping acid (recipe and cure)that seems to have a lot of good review. I'm just having rice and (wild)fish (steamed or sometimes i cook it with apple cider, himalayan salt).

I'm no longer taking meds. I am drinking probiotic drink Yakult every after meal (half bottle or so) then probiotic pill at night. I'm taking some supplement that I can tolerate (Magnesium Citrate) 100 mg 2x per day and Vit D. My nerves twitching on my upper shoulder. I take it little by little as it's hard to introduce new food or supplement on my system. I have organic Fuji apple for snacks, I just started taking a tsp of raw honey before bed and in the morning. I eat small portion, have a journal on what I ate and drink. This will help me figure out if I would have any acid attack.

The lump on my throat seems to go away. Did you try swallowing gum?. One time i was so stressed the lump worsen. I'm not taking the anxiety pill anymore. It worsen my acid reflux. My ENT doctor is so booked since June. i wish I can go sooner. Keep me posted. We were going this at same time. I was taking antibiotic and Advil which I think triggered the reflux.

God had helped me to travel this path. God bless.
Posted 9/9/2015 5:49 AM (GMT 0)
The lump in the throat feeling is hard to deal with and anxiety only makes it worse. Chewing non mint gum helps me when it feels really bad.
Tu Wang, congratulations for coming off PPI's, I'm currently on 40 mg of Pantraprazole taken once a day. I was initially on 80mg but managed to stop my evening dose without much rebound. I want to come off it altogether and from reading other posts it's best to do this slowly. As pantraprazole only comes in 20mg and not 10mg dose (as far as I'm aware), I'm curious how you came off yours? Wondering if I should go from 40mg to 20mg for a while then off completely and start on Zantac?
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