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Posted 11/24/2018 3:11 AM (GMT 0)
If you have seen my previous posts, you know I have had a sore throat on and off since late June. So far, this is the longest by far that I have had the sore throat - and it's freaking me out. Previously, it would be sore for 3-5 days and then fine for 5 days - 1 week.
Even though I am working through the health anxiety workbook and seeing a therapist and talking with my ENT, I'm still worried and having a hard time.

I was recently prescribed an oral steroid mouthwash/gargle to help with the canker sore found on my right tonsil at my last ENT appt 2 weeks ago (found via endoscopy).

Even though the ENT said he didn't see anything else in there both times he performed the endoscopy and even though nothing other than a small area of calcification was found in an ultrasound of my neck - I can't help being so worried about this! Especially when the symptoms are persistent like this.

I can't help but worry that it's cancer or that the doctor has missed something or that this will never get better... this is just exhausting.
Posted 11/24/2018 8:55 AM (GMT 0)
Hey searching1. It's good that you are keeping in touch with your therapist as well as having doctors do tests for the symptoms you are having. It may just get better if you stick with the treatment your doctor prescribed. If you aren't getting adequate relief in a reasonable amount of time you could get a second opinion. Remember that statistically speaking its much more likely to be some minor illness that can be treated or even cured. I hope you feel better very soon.

Post Edited (adubb) : 11/24/2018 2:07:55 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 11/25/2018 7:48 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you, adubb.
I have a medicated mouthwash/gargle the ENT prescribed for the canker sore on my tonsil and he ordered blood work to see if there was a deficiency causing what he thinks are chronic canker sores in my throat, but until last night I have been too nervous to try the medicine for fear that it wouldn't help.
It's a difficult anxiety to deal with and I really want to be able to logic my way through the thoughts and worries, but it just doesn't work!
Posted 11/25/2018 1:43 PM (GMT 0)
Anxiety can give sore throat and digestive issues.

I can tell when my system is off- means my anxiety attacks are going to come .

I use all my coping skills to distract me.

Try to distract yourself if can and keep using that mouthwash,it should help.

Good luck!!
Posted 11/25/2018 8:01 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Searching1,

So sorry to hear of your troubles with your sore throat. I'm sure you're exhausted dealing with it. You mentioned that you keep in touch with your ENT. I wonder if there is some other kind of doctor that could help. Just in case it's not a throat issue but something else that is causing this problem. Just an idea.

Also, I know the New York Times runs occasional articles on people whose doctors are stumped with their symptoms, and asks readers if they can help. I couldn't find a link, but you could email their general email and ask about this.

Keep fighting if you can. Sore throats are a pain! Hopefully SOMEone can get you some relief!
Posted 11/26/2018 10:19 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you Cilly & OG!

I am trying to not allow myself to get too caught up in trying to "research" (Google) and try to figure it out myself...
Once I hear back from the ENT about my blood work, depending on the results, I may look into seeing either an Allergist or a GI doctor.

I really appreciate everyone's encouragement and input here. I'd just posted on someone else's thread about how helpful it is to come here when I am feeling overwhelmed - it really does help!
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