Globus

Hello all,

I am new here.  First post.

I was diagnosed with "globus" about 4 years ago after the death of a loved one.  If you are unaware, it is the feeling of having something stuck in your throat and/or chest...for me, it feels kind of like a hard boiled egg or a wad of tin foil.  It is brought on by stress, anxiety and depression and GERD.  I had to go for an endoscopy just as a precaution but even before I did, the doctor, after he heard my story, assured me he believed that it was nothing serious.  Once he told me that I was perfectly fine, it went away.

Fast foward to 4 years later, and it has reared it's ugly head again. 

Has anyone suffered with this uncomfortable, nagging issue before? 

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you, mysweetpanda for your quick response.

While there hasn't been ONE thing that set me off like last time, there are a bunch of little, silly things that are going on.

My beautiful mother died in front of me in March of 2010 from a glioblastoma multiforme (brain cancer) and I think that did me in. Whenever I get the slightest, bump, lump, cough, pain, I think the worse case senario..the big C. This is causing me trouble.

I visited my gp last week and he put me on protonix knowing that it is probably globus but I guess thinking that the rx would reduce some of my stomach acid therefore reduce the sensation. No such luck. I called them after a week and they suggested that I stay on for another week. If it doesn't go away, I guess I will have to go back to the gastro dr and have an endoscopy. ugh. I am hoping and praying that after a couple of anxiety provoking events pass in August, I will start to feel better. It is very had to be me!! lol I sometimes feel like Felix from the Odd Couple. (hope you kow who that is haha!) Thanks again for responding. What do you do to cope with your anxiety??

Thank you very much for the links and response.

It looks like I've got some reading to do!!

Hi Bennetbetty,

Any updates? i am also suffering from Globus for almost 3 months now. I am uncertain of what is causing this as i have been anxious and had several panic attacks prior to having globus. I also suffer from LPR/GERD and currently taking medications (PPI) for 2 months now. I am now able to control my anxiety and no longer experience panic attacks (having thoughts of cancer) which i believe caused this lump sensation in my throat.
It's great to know that i am not the only person who has this condition, it makes me feel relieved though reading someone else's experience. I've read some forums from other people who suffer from this and found out some technique's/exercises that help relax your muscles in your throat. See the link below.

http://www.articlesbase.com/mental-health-articles/globus-hystericus-lump-in-the-throat-7-easy-steps-to-counter-them-quickly-and-effectively-3791163.html

Hope to get a response from you and would be glad to help out if you need someone to talk to.
Always remember to let your faith be greater than your fear.
Cheers!

Japh

Post Edited (Japh) : 9/24/2015 11:54:16 PM (GMT-6)

Hi scaredy cat,

Thanks for the warm welcome! 😂👍🏽
Yeah i found the links very helpful. I haven't been able to read them all though as i am keeping myself busy just to not keep thinking of this lump feeling in my throat. 😰

How are you so far? What have you been doing? And how long have you been experiencing globus?

Japh,

This was my very first anxiety symptom way back before I even knew that I was dealing with anxiety!

I assumed it could be everything from allergies...to something scary...

...but looking back, it was simply a manifestation of anxiety, and possibly GERD exacerbated...because I started to have some anxiety related stomach issues soon after.

...then the panic attacks/disorder presented themselves, and I put it all the pieces together!

Through therapy, self help and the support of the community here, I have come far along in my journey to wellness.

I still have challenging times, but have recovered from the globus, stomach issues, panic and most of the anxiety and symptoms, for the most part.:)

Keep posting anytime...we are here to support!

S.C.

I think I may have globus too. I've been dealing with flushing/urticaria since tapering down from (and finally off of) Paxil this year. It just feels like there's a lump in my throat. It worries me because I can't tell if its the beginning of an anaphylaxis or something more benign. I went to the ER last weekend because of this feeling in my throat and some hive / flushing activity on my chest/neck area. The ER ruled out anaphylaxis and mentioned globus to me. This is the first time I had heard of this. (by the time I went into the er, I had been already on antihistamines for about 30 mins, so my symptoms were already subsiding by the time he saw me). I basically have to assume the worst whenever I get this feeling in my throat.

Some antidepressants can treat globus, like the older tricyclics or things like venlafaxine.

That's okay...it is certainly a personal choice.;)

However, many people find them really helpful for these type of symptoms, so thanks for the input Andy!

S.C.