I'm new to this forum and would like some
feedback on my condition. I have had a
constant ache in what feels like the adams
apple for months. At first, I would awake
with a scratchy throat that would
disappear in about 10 minutes after
awaking. The scratchiness in now gone but
I have pain confined to what feels like
the adam's apple. It's not the typical
sore throat you get with a cold or flu,
but rather it feels like the emotional
lump you get in the throat when overcome
with emotion.
I have been to 3 doctors and the clinic.
It has been diagnosed as fungal in nature,
acid reflux and an upper respiratory
infection. I have received medication for
all three conditions without solving the
problem. Initially, I would also get pain
behind the molars on the lower left side
of my mouth and an occassional pain that
lasted about 5 minutes on the left side of
the face several times a day. The doctor
thought it may be tmj, but my dentist said
it was not. Eventually, the prescription
of antibiotics that I received from the
third doctor solved the pain problem in
the mouth and left side of my face.
Now, with the exception of the pain in the
throat I feel fine. I have no red or
white spots in the mouth, tongue or
tonsils. My lymph nodes are not swollen,
my temperture is normal and the thyroid is
fine also. I sleep well, have a healthy
appetite, and it does not affect my voice
or ability to swallow.
Just last week I went to the clinic to
check for std's. The clinic did not
perform a culture, saying that because the
pain is in the throat and not the rear of
the mouth, a culture is of no use.
Therefore, I have no idea if I have a
resistant strain of bacteria in the adam's
apple or not.
The nurse at the clinic said that
something (i can't remember what she
called them) in my nose was enlarged. She
suggested that I take an over the counter
allergy medication. However, I don't
believe it is related to allergies but
that it is bacterial in nature because the
antibiotics were somewhat successful.
Any suggestions or ideas would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks!!!
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Pmarie
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Apr 2004 Posts: 15 Location: WV
Constant Ache In Throat Posted: 09-24-04 13:42pm
Hey there, just wanted to say that I too
have had a constant ache in my throat for
over a year now.I am a girl, so I do not
have an adams aple, however the pain was
in the same area. I had been to see
numerous doctors of every nature and it
all came back the same- allergies. Severe
allergies. I was put on numerous allergy
meds until I found one that worked. It is
called zyrtec. I have to take a 10 m pill
once a day every day to keep it under
control. I still have a bit of a pain tn
my throat but it fades a little more every
day. I too suspected an infection because
the docs put me on every type of antibotic
available to try to kill whatever was
causing it and it would start to go away
near the end of my prescription and return
with a vengeance. I can't figure out why.
All I know is that the zyrtec allergy
meds are working, they may work for you
too. Pam
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hotmamma07
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 1
Ache In My Throat Posted: 12-07-07 20:15pm
Hello, this is my first time on here but I
too have an ache in my throat. I am a
constant hypochondriac(if that's how you
spel it) and I worry about it all the
time. I have an appointment with an ent
on Wednesday. I have had the ache for
about 3 to 4 months but it comes and goes.
Here the past couple of weeks it has been
pretty contant. I also notice that
sometimes I have places in my neck that
ache also. None of it really hurts just a
weird ache. I also sometimes have what
feels like pressure on my chest and on the
back of my neck and shoulders. I am
freeking out and I always think the worst.
I am so scared of cancer. Well if anyone
ever got a diagnosis of what it really is
please let me know.
