Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders Forum - Constant Ache In Throat

Hello!

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!!!

Replies(3)

Pmarie

replied on September 24th, 2004

New User

Constant Ache In Throat

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 Smile

hotmamma07

replied on December 7th, 2007

New User

Ache In My Throat

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.

noz43

replied on July 31st, 2009

New User

im a 43 year old woman with a constant ache in throat too. in what wud be adams apple area. had it for over 3 years. its dont hurt, just an ache, and sometimes feels like theres something stuck in throat. some days i wake up eith it, some days it comes on during the day.my doctor didnt examine my throat or glands but diagnosed stress. she said it was due to clenching of the jaw. i accepted her diagnosis, reluctantly, but didnt wana push the issue.

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