Something's stuck in my throat

Get an ultrasound, everything will be visible there.

I've experienced that myself. If everything is physically fine, then it's likely due to nerves. Go see a neurologist—they'll prescribe something to calm your nerves, and the sensations will pass. If that doesn't help, then see a psychotherapist. Don't be scared. Nerves can cause all sorts of problems to pop up.

A nervous lump in the throat at the level of the Adam's apple, but the author is talking about the root of the tongue. But I agree about the calming meds, in any case it won't make things worse.

I had an ultrasound of the lymph nodes in my neck—they're normal. The doctor said they don't do ultrasounds of the throat

So a lump is a lump, but here something is scraping, scratching, getting in the way, either at the base of the tongue or on the back wall... Seriously, I had a laryngoscopy with a camera—everything's fine. So how then... Should I start doubting the doctor? I saw an oncologist, but she's young, maybe she missed something. Could it be below the vocal cords, where they don't look with a laryngoscope?
Every time I leave the doctor and hear that everything is generally normal, I don't believe it. After all, right on this very forum, people are treated for months and then it turns out it wasn't for the right thing. I just don't know what else to demand from the next ENT doctor... I'm spending my entire salary on tests every time((((

They seem to do an MRI of the larynx

Did you have a thyroid ultrasound done?

In our city the machine is very weak, it's as useful as an X-ray. They did an MRI of the neck without contrast, it's osteochondrosis

And where in my message is there anything at all about the Adam's apple?

Don't listen to her. She's made up some sort of Adam's apple, I wrote about the root of the tongue. In your case - it could be spasms from stress. And the sensation of something that isn't actually there - that's also nerves.

Maybe then go to another city to get it done and put your mind at rest?

Yes, I have. There are signs of inflammation, but that's been the case for a long time. Recent hormone tests are normal (as they were before this throat issue), and the ultrasound technician said the thyroid is small and definitely can't be pressing on anything.

I will demand a referral. I've been putting it off until the last minute and doing what I can here locally. Going to another city is far, it's not even to another city but to another country. I have a small child and the only person who could look after the little one while I'm away for at least three days has broken their arm(((. Otherwise, yes. Probably that's the only way out. It's just that I was told a laryngoscopy would show everything, but no...

Well, I understand that a lump is a lump. But I don't have a lump, it's specifically something scratching, sometimes stabbing, I can feel this thing. Well, if it's from nerves—great. But what if the doctor from oncology who performed the laryngoscopy made a mistake? (After all, there are so many cases where people were treated and it turned out to be cancer, and they were examined by someone...) oh... It's like a path to nowhere. Relaxing, taking antidepressants, and pretending it's all in my head—that means wasting time and not looking for the real cause, which probably exists...

Author, I'm 95% sure that yours is nervous, as I had the same thing, ended up on antidepressants for 3 years, also went through all the doctors and examinations

Did they do a CT or MRI with contrast for you?
I also have a stomach condition that can trigger a malignant process, and they found candida and staph that I just can't get rid of no matter what. I've read that this also hints at tumours in the laryngopharynx.

Also, when swallowing, there's sometimes a mild pain on the same side, stress causes the pain in the throat, that's what the doctors say too, but what's causing the obstruction is unknown

Well, you've already had everything checked. You can of course keep looking for a physical cause, no one's stopping you.
You feel it because the brain is sending a signal; sometimes in the middle of the night I feel like I've choked on chewing gum or an apple. But it's just a sensation, after all, I didn't chew anything before bed. It's just the nerves acting up.

How does stress not cause pain) stress gives you the whole spectrum of 'joyful' sensations

+100

You know, I really want this to all be mind games. Really. But I'm trying to find a physical cause so as not to waste time. I guess it really does come down to a CT scan of the larynx with contrast... Maybe at least this test will satisfy me and somehow clarify things... I try to think it's just my imagination, but when I read about other people, I realise it probably isn't just my imagination(((

You have a very anxious fixation. That further suggests at least a neurologist, or better yet a psychotherapist. But do the MRI to rule out any doubts for yourself)

Then you don't have much to worry about. Possibly, a nerve got pinched

I've been to a psychiatrist, I said straight away that I think I'm a hypochondriac. She agreed and prescribed me antidepressants. But I pointed out that, okay, I might go to doctors and they tell me everything's fine. But no, everything is not fine, there are problems (I don't mean specifically about the throat, but in general) and they are real. So maybe I'm not a hypochondriac, just attentive and prone to worry. And now I'm thinking that writing everything off as nerves is strange, because some of the ENT doctors also say that it doesn't bother you like that due to nerves. Plus the tests aren't great and + severe distrust of doctors (while they treated me for all three months, zero effect, so how can I trust them?) I'm not taking antidepressants yet, because I'm on a lot of other medications at the same time, but as I say, if all this is from anxiety - I'd be only too happy... But for that, I need to let go of the situation. On the other hand - we all die sooner or later and no matter what you do here, nobody knows anything for sure... Thank you very much for your support and answers... I'll try to arrange at least a CT scan with contrast... Thank you

I've been suffering with this throat issue myself for half my life. First, my tongue went numb and the base of my tongue hurt after severe stress, they even treated it with injections for cerebral circulation, then years later it turned into something in the throat at the base of the tongue (like an object or something stuck and wouldn't swallow) and then over the years panic attacks were added and from them too, spasms in the throat. In short, nerves all my life and different manifestations in the throat. I know what it's like to live with this.

Do you live far from Tomsk? I can determine just by ultrasound or MRI. Contrast isn't necessary. How our people are zombified by doctors. You haven't even been yet, and they've told you it's nerves. Our people already know in advance what doctors will say. And what if doctors make mistakes?

Soon you'll have it too, and we'll have a laugh.

Are you daft or what? People are sharing their similar cases, you're the one zombified by who knows what. You rude cow

Extremely far from Tomsk. In another country. Where haven't I been? I've been everywhere, except for a proper MRI and CT with contrast. It's just a matter of trust in doctors here. After reading similar threads, I've concluded that anyone can make a mistake, and again, and again, and so on for months, and then an unconsoling diagnosis and the end.

I understand you so well... I've been living with panic attacks for at least ten years now, of course they're not frequent or as severe as some people's, but still not pleasant. You know, I'm not that old, I have a little son, I try and try, but it's no use. I don't want to leave him alone in this world. I really want to live, but I can't help falling apart. Every day I live with the feeling of a foreign object in my throat, and all the forums and links just show 'blah blah blah'. I don't trust doctors, because how can they treat for three months and there's no improvement, where's the guarantee they're not missing something important? The oncologist is just a young girl, but it's her job, her office, and her specialty—head and neck. Who should I go to? I understand how hard it is for you too, I really do.

Well, cancer needs to be considered, especially if there's a family history, of course.
Otherwise, you have a child, which is also a strain on the body and mind. Hang in there. And you know, I was also examined by an ENT and an endocrinologist, and a therapist, and they wanted to put a tube in my stomach, but it's all normal. Then the therapist herself suggested checking my nerves and talking to a psychotherapist. It helped me. But you also need to eliminate stress from your life. It's difficult. But you need to do something about it)

Yeah, I've got plenty of stress. Even an excess of it, but this situation is just adding fuel to the fire.

What if we do a biopsy?

Well, you need to do a biopsy from a specific spot, but the laryngoscopy doesn't show any pathology.

If the doctors say everything is fine, see a neurologist. It could be due to stress or some kind of nerve compression in the neck, face, or throat. To start with, you could have a course of Milgamma injections or take the same B vitamins in tablet form (B2, B6, B12) – like Combilipen. This is what they’ll likely prescribe anyway. And some sedatives. The rest will be advised by the doctor.

The oncologist told you - everything's normal. And suspicions of cancer are even visible on a blood test - meaning it's not clear it's specifically cancer, but it shows that there are some obvious abnormalities and require further examination. If your tests are normal or show a common cold (and that's clear from the ratio of white blood cells-lymphocytes-platelets), then why are you winding yourself up? Yeah, it's clearly nerves.

I've tried both Combilipen and Meloxicam. And Milgamma. Doesn't help. But regarding ENT specialists - I don't trust them due to the sad statistics. I feel not just a lump but a specific something in a specific spot, I just don't know exactly where the location is (on the tongue or the wall) - what could be pinching like that...

And I replied to the commenter that it doesn't resemble a lump.

Good grief, can you even read? 🤦♀️ I was explaining to another commenter that from nerves it manifests differently and in a different place.

to a psychologist

Guest 1896, I repeat, doctors make mistakes, what's rudeness got to do with it? The girl feels a foreign body, they tell her it's a nerve. REMEMBER - a nerve is not a foreign body, furthermore - sensations are given to humans, among other things, to recognise what hurts. These sensations are given to us by nature for self-preservation! And doctors dismiss all illnesses with the myth of a nerve that's somehow pinched and inflamed. Or maybe you are a doctor? Don't take us for fools. Let's say we tell you about a splinter in your finger - don't pull it out, it's a nerve.

The girl says it's SCRATCHING, the girl says it's SCRAPING. This is a parasitic disease. And who treats that for us? Correct—psychotherapists. What will an MRI show to whom and what? Who will look and recognise? She doesn't trust that observer, do you hear her? She's right!

Something in your throat, like an object. Read what you're writing yourself. Take some antiparasitic meds, you'll be surprised where the object goes.

I've heard such theories about parasites, and they apply to almost any illness. But. Different species (or types) of parasites are treated with completely different medications, and you can't buy that at a regular pharmacy. You might be able to pick up a pill for common pinworms, but everything else requires going to some scientific institute that deals with this; you can't just 'deworm' randomly. I could just do it every year (which I did when I lived with my cat). Thank you for your opinion.

Thank you.

You commented on my comment. How can you speak for everyone about how it manifests? You're not exactly clued up on this yourself.

Do you have worms in your brain that you're pushing them on everyone? Don't stick your nose where it's not wanted.
The brain can create any sensations that aren't actually there.
And I know what I'm writing. If you don't understand, then don't interfere.

What a mess in your head. Nonsense. Especially if you haven't encountered this.
And I've been living with this for many years. And that's why I have something to say. And you go get your head treated.

My dad had throat cancer, and I remember very clearly that he only described one sensation—as if a fish bone was stuck. It was a distinct, persistent feeling. But!! During the throat examination with an endoscope (I might be mixing up the name), they immediately spotted changes! My point is—if it had been cancer, in my opinion, with such prolonged physical sensations, they would surely have seen it.

Could you please tell me, did this sensation appear suddenly? Is an endoscope a hose with a camera? Was the problem above the vocal cords?