Full Feeling in the Throat - Menopause Message Board

SandyJR · 09-24-2003, 06:23 AM

Has anyone going through peri menopause ever experienced a feeling of a lump in their throat? I have been having this feeling for over a month now. Went to the dr, had cat scan that came back norman and now have an ent appt next month to rule anything out. My dr swears its stress but im very aprenhensive about that diagnosised. I have recently been diagnossed with Hypothyroidism and am taking Synthroid each day. Since my period this month has come twice..a little over two weeks apart i was curious if this could be related to that. Getting older really does suck. You can take care of your body but things still happen.

twanger · 09-24-2003, 07:25 AM

Hi Sandy. I have had that full feeling in my throat, on and off, for the past year. It seems to be related to one of two things. Anxiety or GERD, or both. If it's anxiety, a good cry will sometimes loosen it up. If it's indigestion, take a Tums and see if it helps. If you are in perimenopause, which from the sound of the irregularity of your period, you might be, you can experience an increase in anxiety and indigestion. Hope this helps.

SandyJR · 09-24-2003, 09:24 AM

Twanger, i wanted to say thanks for your imput. When i first went to my dr he gave me two weeks of medication for heartburn/acid reflux but that didnt help so we ruled that out. Then came the cat scan and that was normal like isaid. Now to give me peace of mind i am going to the ent specialist and pray she finds nothing in my throat. I dont smoke, never even tried it so to have something growing in my throat will really shock me. You said you have this full feeling, can you describe it as best you can..how it feels for you? That can help me to know what you are going through. Thanks again.

ssMarilyn · 09-24-2003, 04:00 PM

The lump in the throat is generally caused by either anxiety or thyroid problems. Getting your thyroid balanced out will eliminate that. Also, if you have Xanax at home, cut a tab into 4 pieces and just take one of them. That is usually enough to get rid of the lump.

Research shows that a lack of progesterone can also cause hypothyroid syptoms, so be sure to have your endoc check all your hormone levels, not just the thyroid. If you are progesterone deficient, insist on using the natural cream that you can get right off the shelf at the drugstore, or order online. Don't take the synthetic garbage!

Marilyn

Geneva1 · 09-24-2003, 04:18 PM

SandyJR,

I'm in perimenopause, and my throat bothers me off and on too. I feel like I can't swallow, but I can. It feels swollen inside, and I keep looking in the back of my throat for a lump or something. No swollen glands, no nothing. The medical term for it is "globus hystericus", and it is caused by anxiety. I haven't had a scan or anything yet, but have thought about it, just for peace of mind. It's weird isn't it?

Geneva