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Posted 3/20/2020 9:33 PM (GMT 0)
Since last week Thursday, I have had the constant feeling on having a lump in my throat or unable to swallow. I went to the ER and the doctor believed that I was having an anxiety attack (though I have to go back to my doctor to make sure that there is nothing physical).

In the meantime, my doctor prescribed Buspirone 15 mg. Has anyone experience this constant feeling of having something stuck or a lump in their throat? This has never happened to me before and it is scary. Even when I don't feel anxious, I still feel this lump. I've done deep breathing exercise to get rid of symptom, but it doesn't work.

I really don't want to take this medication as I am already on Wellbutrin. Has anyone gotten rid of this feeling without medication? and if so, how. Alternatively, has anyone taken Buspirone? I know everyone has different experiences with medications, but I am curious to know how people fare on it.
Posted 3/23/2020 2:09 PM (GMT 0)
Provided there is nothing wrong with your throat (which you said you were going to get checked out) yes it is normal and common symptom of anxiety.



It could be Globus hystericus which can range from feeling like something is stuck there to a lump sensation that never quite goes away. Again, provided there is nothing physically wrong it is just very annoying. Also if you have anxiety that your breathing pattern (short shallow breaths) is drying out your throat which doesn't help the sensation.

Mine was brought on after cold/upper respiratory thing and gradually went away. Also my silent GERD was exacerbating it. Might want to get checked for GERD/Silent GERD as well.

A third option could be tonsil stones which will work themselves out eventually. I don't think I have ever had these but an ENT could diagnose and flush/remove if necessary.

I could drink hot or cold liquids but some people with GH might have difficulty with either or both. If that is the case drink room temp or lukewarm beverages. I will also note when I had it at its worst I could eat and swallow food just fine. It just FELT like something was caught there.

According to internet research almost half the population will experience globus hystericus at some point so if there is nothing physically wrong then just be patient and it will resolve eventually. You have my empathy with how annoying and irritating it can be.
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