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Posted 1/22/2019 4:31 AM (GMT 0)
This on/off sore throat has been in "on" mode for over a week now. It's uncomfortable and it hurts. It goes back and forth from burning sore to feeling swollen and sore.
I'm exhausted from the discomfort and anxiety it brings.
I'm also tired of the doctor appointments without answers.... which also brings anxiety (going to the doctor AND not getting better or getting answers).
I'm afraid and I'm worn out.
This is affecting what I can do and eat and has me at a point where I don't want to do anything. I feel like being a hermit and sleeping as much as possible. Of course I can't do that- I have my kids to look after and I'm 2 weeks into a new job.
But everything just feels harder.
Posted 1/22/2019 8:10 AM (GMT 0)
Is ya doc an ENT? If not I recommend ya seeing one. Sometimes can be ya gut...acids. how ya teeth? Providing ya got em....keep strong.... anxiety will exasserbate stuff. For me, the bladder...pain, etc.

Remember your coping skills. I get it hard and ya busy with kids... however even breathing in thru nose, short hold and slowly out of mouth will help.

HT.
Posted 1/22/2019 1:43 PM (GMT 0)
You may try gargling with warm salt water. Also, there is an OTC spray called Chloraseptic that numbs the throat somewhat. I use it when the warm salt water doesn't work as well.

Good luck,
Posted 1/22/2019 10:58 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you both!
My teeth are ok. I have seen 2 ENTs. They couldn't figure it out so I saw a GI doc that has me set for a procedure where she can scope my esophagus and also test my pH level.
In the meantime it's been worse whenever I am more stressed, of course. And when I'm more stressed I forget to do the little things to self soothe.
Thanks again!
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