Something is bothering me 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 OP 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, bothering, 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 check 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 same forum, people are treated for months and then it turns out it's not for the right thing. I just don't know what else to demand from yet another ENT doctor... I'm spending my entire salary on tests every time((((

I think they do an MRI of the larynx

Did you get a thyroid ultrasound done?

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

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

Don't listen to her. She made up some kind of Adam's apple, I was writing about the base 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 calm down?

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

I'm going to demand a referral. I've been putting it off and doing everything I can locally until the last minute. Going to another city is far, it's not even a city but another country. I have a small child and the only person who could babysit while I'm gone for at least three days broke their arm(((. Otherwise, yeah. Probably that's the only way out. It's just that I was told a laryngoscopy would show everything, but nope...

Well, I understand that a lump is a lump. But I don't have a lump; it's specifically something that scratches, sometimes stings, I 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 someone examined them...) Ugh... It's like a dead-end path. 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 it's nervous in your case, because I had the same thing, ended up on antidepressants for 3 years, also went through all the doctors and tests

Did they do a CT or MRI with contrast for you?
I also have a stomach condition that can trigger malignant processes, and they found candida and staph that I can't get rid of no matter what. I read that this also hints at laryngopharyngeal tumors.

Also, when swallowing, there's sometimes mild pain on the same side, stress doesn't cause throat pain, that's what the doctors say too, but what's causing it is unknown

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

How is it that stress doesn't cause pain) stress gives you the whole range 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 I don't waste time. I guess it really comes 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 realize it's probably not just my imagination(((

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

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

I went to a psychiatrist, told her right away that I think I'm a hypochondriac. She agreed and prescribed me antidepressants. But I pointed out that, okay, I'd go to doctors and they'd tell me everything's fine. But no, everything is not fine, there are problems (I'm not specifically talking about the throat, but in general) and they are real. So maybe I'm not a hypochondriac, just attentive and anxious. And now I'm thinking that blaming it all on nerves is weird, 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 + strong distrust of doctors (while they treated me for three months, zero results, 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 I'm saying, if all this is from anxiety—I'd be only 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 so 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 over the years panic attacks were added, and from them too there were spasms in the throat. Basically, 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 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 laugh.

Are you stupid or what? People are sharing their similar cases, you're the one zombified by who knows what. Rude woman

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

I understand you so well... I've been living with panic attacks for ten years now for sure, 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 doesn't help. 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 not get better, 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 specialization—head and neck. Who should I go to? I understand how hard it is for you too, I really understand.

Well, cancer should be considered, especially if relatives have had it.
Otherwise, you have a child, that's 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 everything was 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 hard. But you need to do something about it)

Yes, I have enough stress. Even in excess, but this situation also adds fuel to the fire.

What if I get a biopsy done?

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, go see a neurologist. It could be due to stress or some kind of nerve compression in the neck, face, or throat. To start, you could try getting Milgamma injections or taking the same B vitamins in pill form (B2, B6, B12) — like Combilipen. That’s likely what they’ll prescribe anyway. And some sedatives. The rest will be determined by the doctor.

The oncologist told you—everything's normal. And suspicions of cancer are even visible in a blood test—meaning it doesn't show exactly what kind of cancer, but it shows that there are some clear abnormalities requiring further examination. If your tests are normal or show a common cold (and that's clear from the ratio of white blood cells, lymphocytes, and platelets), then why are you stressing yourself out? Yeah, it's clearly nerves.

I've tried both Combilipen and Meloxicam. And Milgamma. Doesn't help. But regarding ENTs—I don't trust them because of the sad statistics. I feel not just a lump but a specific something in a specific spot, I just don't know exactly where it's located (on the tongue or the wall of the throat)... what could be pinching like that?

I replied to the commenter that it doesn't seem like a lump.

Oh my god, 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 does that have to do with rudeness? 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 recognize 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 somehow got pinched and inflamed. Or maybe you're a doctor? Don't treat us like 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 SCRATCHES, the girl says it SCRAPES. This is a parasitic disease. And who treats that? Correct—psychotherapists. What will an MRI show to whom? Who will look at it and recognize it? She doesn't trust that viewer, do you hear her? She's right!

Something in the throat shaped like an object. Read what you're writing yourself. Take 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 get 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 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 an expert 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 exactly 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 experienced this. And I've lived with this for many years. So 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 talked about one sensation—like 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 have definitely seen it.

Can you please tell me, did this sensation appear suddenly? Endoscope - is that a hose with a camera? Was the problem above the vocal cords?