Weird flutter feeling in throat

Pixiegrl76

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Joined : May 2013

Posts : 5

Posted 3/2/2018 3:33 AM (GMT 0)

I’ve been experiencing “flutter” feelings in my throat that makes me cough. I suffer from anxiety, GERD, anemia, hiatal hernia, ulcers, vitamin deficiencies (iron and Bitamin D) and high blood pressure. I am going in to have an upper endoscopy done and they are inserting an endoscopy capsule to take pictures to see if I am bleeding. I have been having these feelings in my throat for about a year now and they use to come and go. Now they happen about 15-20 times a day. It feels like a glittery, airy feeling right where my thyroid is. It makes me instantly cough. I sometimes feel like I am having spasms in my throat. I notice if I am stressed that it makes it worse. Has anyone else been through this?

Scaredy Cat

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Joined : Sep 2006

Posts : 28868

Posted 3/2/2018 5:57 AM (GMT 0)

Hi PG76,

I had globus, or the 'lump in the throat' feeling when my anxiety first started manifesting itself with physical symptoms.

Since you do have issues that tend to contribute to reflux, I do agree that going in for your diagnostic tests is the way to go...in order to rule out anything related to your gastro issues...

...and then if physical causes are ruled out, you can focus on anxiety management if indicated. You can get a head start and make use of your Resources filled with coping skills for stress reduction in order to feel your best all around.

Find them at the top of our main forum page.

Hoping you get the answers that you need soon! Keep us updated so we can keep you in support!

Scaredy Cat

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