GLOBUS Sensation or Hystericus gargles with Apple Cider Vinegar

Hello Everyone,

I'm a GERD sufferer and I was experiencing this feeling of food stuck in the throat or hair or foreign body lodged inside my throat. Felt like my tongue is swollen and burning like pins and needles. I couldn't contain my curiosity so I needed to place my index finger inside my mouth to palpate right behind the right tonsil I felt a spiny or bony projection pointing upward and smooth surface on the left side. Admittedly , I've been through a lot of stress lately, unemployment, financial issues, daughter going to Uni and relationship issues. We all go through this and I'm sure I try my best to cope with these matters.
All at the same time, I am a good person who loves my family and neighbours, but I felt that I failed to love myself. I forgot the meaning of relaxation and stress reduction.
I wonder if you have any home remedies for this I just went to GP for routine blood works and hope all is well.
To fight against this ugly feeling I drank Aloe Vera juice with Manuka honey and I gargled Apple Cider Vinegar concentrating on the back area then I try to swallow but would really spit it just to moisten that area there.
Hope we all get well soon.

Post Edited (1diamond_owl) : 2/24/2015 7:37:36 PM (GMT-7)

Thanks Japh.I really appreciate your reply . Still getting this uncomfortable feeling of globus especially when I am stressed and worrisome.I tried several naturopathy such as apple cider vinegar with honey and aloe vera juice. so many things have crossed my mind.I take Omeprazole once in the morning and Zantac for 2 weeks and I stopped thinking about the future ill effects of PPIs.
How do you get on with it? Any special diet?
once again thanks.

Hi 1diamond_owl,

I've researched some helpful tips online and found some reliable sources and learned that you have to change your diet drastically if you wanna get healed ASAP.

I have been on Low carb diet, no caffeine, no carbonated drinks, no alcohol, avoid eating spicy and acidic foods as well as acidic fruits. I sometimes do cheat meals like i eat everything i want to eat regardless of what food is on the table. Who wouldn't be?
But as much as possible, i am now trying to discipline my self to keep off from having cheatmeals and just focus on my diet to cure my GERD/LPR.

I used to be health anxious and had several panic attacks which worsened the lump feeling in my throat.
Now, i haven't been anxious and free from panic attacks for almost a month, thanks to the forums i have come across and helpful tips on how to deal with anxiety. I still suffer from this lump feeling in my throat 24/7 but it isn't so bad now like it used to be.

If you also suffer from Anxiety or Panic Attacks, here are some links to get you started. There is also a ton of great stress reducing exercises in our Resources at the top of the main page. They are effective if practiced daily!


Health Anxiety - A Self Help Guide:
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hypochondria/pages/introduction.aspx

Helping health Anxiety
http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_id=53

Health Anxiety- The Super Scanner
http://www.get.gg/docs/SuperScanner.pdf


How long have you been suffering? How long have you been taking PPI's?
It seems to me that this has been bothering you for quite a while now.

Japh

Post Edited (Japh) : 9/28/2015 12:49:31 AM (GMT-6)

Japh,
I got mine in February. I am a diet fan. I tried HCG drops for diet and I believe this is what I got for trying everything to lose weight. I always go to GP annually to have my health checked . the usual routine trying to know my numbers cholesterol, sugar, bp. I watch what I eat, I exercise. But mostly under stressed all the time.I try so hard to lead a positive life but most of the time I worry about this GLobus and I can't help but feel sad.
Luckily , I have this forum and found you guys.Hope we find a treatment for this.I am just a message away if you need me. Thanks.

thanks Japh i would actually suggest for you to watch movies that would make you cry. The lump feels like you are trying to hold back tears. It is very helpful. You are right by saying these are panic attacks.i always put the needs of others above mine and admittedly my daughter even told me that i even developed a permanent "worried" face & it looks as though my enthusiasm has been sucked out of me. I had several life issues, unemployment, relationship issues, daughter going to uni , senile mom to name a few. There were days that i don't know how to deal with life anymore. Sounds like i am losing my marbles and when i go to my gp it is a bit embarrasing to think that she might say"what is it again this time?"i truly believe our body has its own healing mechanism and yes i agree with you when i eat the lump is less noticeable. I would try my best to listen to my body now it is the lump that is telling me to eat even small meal.there was even one occasion that i tried to swallow a chunk of meat trying to fight back the lump but i nearly choked... Lol.it is also helpful to eat liquid diet by juicing apple banana & carrot and by having this for dinner my tummy is quietest overnight no gas or bloating. I hear gurgling sounds in my throat and there were times of having a feeling of a dagger on your chest which would be relieved when i burp. My tongue is coated and got teeth marks on the side dentist said that my teeth are eroded and i know gor sure it is from the acid. I take probiotics capsule before bedtime. Thanks for your patience. Have a great day.

Hi 1diamond_owl, that's new to me crying helps the lump. Could have helped me, during my group prayer meeting and my morning prayers and I have been crying. I cried because I feel joy talking to God. It's been tough for me not knowing what had become of my health. Been a month ago crying and walllah... my lump disappeared. Also, with prayers I release all my stress to God. (Just sharing my personal experience).

Back in February my dad passed away, I was not eating properly and was taking antibiotics due to cough. Then Advil due to my fever. Then first week of June started with another antibiotics due to my tooth then a week after I was rushed to E.R. That was last June 14. I did not know how GERD could have affected my life. When the GERD started, I become anxious. I use to get panic attacks. I was scared to be alone. Few doctor visits scared me more as my doctor told me I'm losing it. Prescribed me anxiety meds. But when I took one, it had triggered my GERD. Then I stopped taking it. The side effects were worst that what those meds will benefit me. Yes we have to deal with stress in life, but now I realize... not to be taken by it.

Japh, i do too watch happy movies, listen to good praise music and divert myself of thinking that I'm unemployed. My husband told me not to worry as God had helped us to survive. I have been working on a busy environment and time for me to relax now. Since June to August I was having hard time anyways, got so weak and cant even go for job interview. Then I quit my PPI July 24, wean from Zantac August 17. Dealt with acid rebound and is still doing strict diet. I'm getting better everyday. I proud to say, I praise God for every relief I have each day. I thank also to all my friends at this forum.
God bless.

Post Edited (Tu Wang) : 9/29/2015 11:25:03 AM (GMT-6)