lump in throat and chest headaches dizziness

sioux · Silver Member Joined: 15 Jun 2002 Posts: 253

For the last month I have had this very weird sensation in my throat. I would say lump but my doc said it is a lump, it was a sensation of a lump. I have been looked by my GP, then by an ENT and nothing was found in my throat. However, I can’t deal with it anymore. It is so annoying and I started having chest pain and sometimes breathing problems, at the evenings it would turn into a headache and I would get so nervous I would get dizzy from time to time. Now, I don’t know if these last symptoms are just my stress reaction to the problem but I can’t figure out the way to stop it. Has anyone been through the same?

slice · Newbie Joined: 08 Apr 2005 Posts: 18

Yes, I have been. My doctor also said it was a sensation and he said it was due to stress. I had this happening twice in my life. First time it happened, I was really under a stress and had a lot of work to do but the second time it happened, I was so stress free-I still am. I don’t get dizzy but I do get the headaches and I also have the feeling as if there was mucus in my throat I had to get out. If you hear anything about it, or get some kind of relief, please, let me know! Thanks

Guest · Guest

I have had the same problem for the past 6 months a sensation there is something stuck in your throat and dizziness, a feeling as if you are losing control as the symptoms persisted I ended up with full on panic attacks and trips to hospital mine often happened at night as the dark seemed to trigger my fear the only way to help it I found was unfortunately convincing yourself nothing is wrong I went to countless specialists and only after I had everything checked did I relax a little. but still it happen occasionally and I have to train my way of thinking I started wishing it was a "Real" problem so I could just take some medication and be better. you will be ok

ky girl · Newbie Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 2

I've got the same exact problem with the throat. For me, there's no pain, but there are ever-changing white-patches on the back of my throat. 3 months ago, it started while I was puppy-sitting for a friend. I thought it might be an allergy thing, but the dr. said it was thrush (oral yeast infection)and gave me a perscription for a lozenge. It did help and cleared it out. Unfortunately, about 2-3 weeks ago, it happened again. It feels like a furball stuck in the left side of my throat. A different dr. gave me a perscription for a liquid anti-fungal med. That helped the first couple of days, then it was back to bad. I went back to her and she said that she doesn't think that's what it is. She also suggested it could be acid reflux and I'm on my 3rd day of taking something for that with no change yet. I went today for a culture on my throat. Hope to get results tomorrow.

She also mentioned a gi? series to see if there are any pockets in the throat or anything. Anyway, I'll try to post if I learn anything and really hope to see and ideas or diagnoses or cures from you all too!

Do any of you get the white patches?

lille6 · Newbie Joined: 01 Feb 2007 Posts: 1

hey there to all of you. i've had this tight feeling in my throat for 1 year. it's changed my voice and i've had to change my sleeping position so as not to suffocate. i have also had a list of medical complaints that has increased within the past year. i've seen an allergist and have taken meds w/ no improvement. 1 mo. ago i was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. i brought in my list that had increased to a pg. long. she said i was a textbook case after a routine 'tender point' exam, tests to rule out other diseases, and after asking a list of questions. my point is that one theory to the triggers of fibromyalgia is overgrowth of yeast in the body. i thougt it interesting that one mentioned the med. to reduce yeast in throat w/ slight improvement until med. was stopped. i've been trying a food allergies illimination diet or at least removing the most common allergy-producing foods such as, milk, wheat, eggs, citrus, sugar, alcohol, chocolate, coffee, and artificial sweeteners. i think my throat gets better w/out these foods after reading your alls posts. the natural yeast in your body feeds on sugar and simple carbs causing an overgrowth. let me know if you try it and it helps. i'm still researching on fibromyalgia and this throat thing. i want to be better.

TroyMac · Newbie Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 1

I have had it for a couple weeks now and I have a very hard time sleeping. I keep feeling like I am choking or I have a cer hard time to expell my breath I get a lot of phlem that is very thick mostly at night and after I eat. I have been under more stress lately. I have tightness in my chest but After a Stress test and pumping out 16 minutes the doctor said I am in great shape for 45. I excersise every day and my body fat is very low I try and keep in good shape. Not sure what is going on but it is very scary and I am not sure what to do. My doctor doesn't know what it is either. Crying or Very sad

I need help I know what all of you are going through it is crazy that no one knows what it is... Please post if anyone finds out what this problem is. I am a singer and this really puts a damper on that part of my life.

aroland6 · Newbie Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 1

I know you described this as a white patch, but is it near your tonsills (or on one side)? I have a feeling that you have "tonsill stones" or medically, tonsilloliths (see- wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonsilloliths). I'm amazed at how many doctors don't know about them, but mine never did. My dentist knew what I was talking about, and he's had them in the past. If you take a small flashlight and look in the back of your throat, more to the side, you may be able to see a "white thing". I get them all the time, and I know plenty of people who have them too. You can remove them with an ear curette, or dental scalers (be careful not to stab yourself with the scalers, they're sharp). They're annoying and strange, but very common and harmless. Maybe this isn't what you have, but I'm willing to bet it may be. Or that someone on here has them. It can always cause that feeling of something in your throat. It's one of those weird things you assume no one else has, and you think there's something wrong with you. Hope this helps!

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These are symptoms for two things:

1. Panic Attacks
2. GURD

You can just be having a panic attack or having problems with gurd and that triggering a panic attack. I've yet to figure out which one I have, but I have something. Lump in throat, nervous, it makes me have to crap, breathing problems, chest tightness, etc...

Homeskillet · Newbie Joined: 09 Jun 2007 Posts: 1

I have had the exact same simptoms! Lump in my throat, trouble swallowing, chest pain, rapid heartbeat, and getting so light headed i feel like i will faint. The problems seem to worsen when I try to eat. I am young, healthy and active. I have been to two doctors now with no help. I't is driving me crazy and scaring me as well. If ANYONE can PLEASE HELLLP, or knows anything about this or how to make it go away. I would reaally like to know.

lillyann · Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 1

I have Fibromyalgia and difficulty in swallowing is one of the many symptoms. Since the middle of July I have had throat trouble and one of you describes it perfectly - it feels like a furball. Trouble with mine is that it makes me vomit several times a day. I was convinced it was cancer but am sure it is part of Fibromyalgia. It does not hurt but I get no warning of when I am going to throw up. Stress certainly makes it worse and I find reassuring myself that I am okay and remaining calm is paramount.

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