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Natural Products Posted: 06-11-06 11:24am


Hi there, i know about some products 100% naturals which can reliefs anxiety/panic attacks? Without taken medication which can cause secondary side effects, they have helped a lot of people. If you would like to try it, I am very sure they can help you. Remember you have nothing to loose. More info email me to: jsandova l@gmail.Com

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Natural Products Posted: 06-11-06 11:30am


Hi there, i know about some products 100% naturals which can reliefs anxiety/panic attacks? Without taken medication which can cause secondary side effects, they have helped a lot of people. If you would like to try it, I am very sure it can help you. Remember you have nothing to loose. More info email me to jsandova l@gmail.Com

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Posted: 10-08-06 18:25pm


I understand exactly how you feel. I have had anxiety for almost three years now. I get that 'lump in my throat' feeling a lot, and sometimes it does not go away for awhile. I cant really explain the 'lump in the throat' feeling to anyone who has it because it is one of those things I feel you only know if you have experienced. All I can tell you is that although it can be anxiety causing and concerning, it wont kill you or hurt you. In fact, although you havent had a panic attack in two weeks, and even if you feel as though your not anxious. Anxiety can be there on a subconcious level. I get constant stomach aches that are just there, even when I am feeling fine. If it is something that really concerns you though, talk to your doctor. Good luck with the medications, and one helpful thing to do while your on meds is always tell your doctor everything your feeling, good or bad, even if you think a symptom is not so bad, trust me it will be worth the while. Hope you feel better very soon! :d

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Re: Lump In Throat-anxiety Related Posted: 10-12-06 08:16am


Hello there. I have been having the same problem as well with a strange and frustrating lump sensation feeling in my throat. I know this is stress related and normally symptoms will appear a few weeks after you had been under stress. Try not to think about it though its hard. Mine one is on and off too, but it seems to go away once I do something else. My friend had suffered from it but since she had her life back on track, the lump went away. Drink a lot of tea and try taking valerina which is a herbal remedy. You get them from tesco or boots. It will relax you and you will forget about the lump in throat. The most important thing is to rememmber that your throat is not going to close up, it is just temporarily and that is how your body deals with stress. I hope we will feel better soon, I know we will!!!!!!!!!!! We are not the only ones and people do feel better once you feel a bit of happiness. Freash air helps too!!!!!!!!!

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Re: Natural Products Posted: 10-12-06 08:21am


Hi there jsandoval, i am having these enxiety attacks as well. The feeling of a lump in my throat is not leaving me for the past two weeks. But I know it is all stress related because my lust tightness in throat was a month ago and then it went, so that means there is nothing physically wrong with me. Would you be able to recommend me those natural remedies or some muscle relaxants since you seem like you know what you are talking about. Thanks, lui

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Posted: 10-12-06 08:31am


[quote="hypochondriac1028"]...... Hi there, sorry about not responding, but I think all of us here with the same problem and it is that damn lump in the throat. I know it is easy for me to say not to worry because mine one sometimes gets pretty big and scary. But I can tell you this much though. I have been having these problem all my life, but my last attck was somewhat 10 years ago. So it does go away, you just need to tell yourself that it is not going to kill you and there is nothing physically wrong with you!!!!!!!!!! Yes< it is stress, stress, stress and some of us dont even know it, trust me it is all subconcous. Try taking valering, it does help me, twice aday, sometimes even to the exent of forgeting my lump was ever there. Dont worry about it ebenthough I worry like hell, but to think about it it does go away. Where does it go then when I talk to my friends or enjoy time with my son or eat????????? See, that means nothing physically is wrong, it is all in our head. Trust me , stop thinking and it will go away!!!!!!!!

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Posted: 10-16-06 16:26pm


Globus hystericus. This old chestnut. The feeling of golf balls in your throat. This is a horrible thing to have. The more you think about it the bigger the lump grows!!!! the only way I manage to get rid of it is to realise its there is because I am anxious. Its hard not to think about it as it seems like at any moment you will stop breathing. I also found it gave me the phobia of eating out as I couldnt swallow anything. I still can't really eat out now....This has been going on for about 4years!! but i'll get there one day!!

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Posted: 04-16-07 02:50am


I don't think there is a release from this problem. I have been dealing with this problem for over 6 years now and there is no escape to it, you have to learn how to deal with it. In fact I found this post doing research because at the moment I am dealing the problem again and decided to archive what my experiences have been so it may help someone later. I have this problem a bit more complex from what I have read on here. I have massive panic attacks when I get this “mental” lump in my throat, the panic attacks are so bad that I fear them so much that it just causes more panic attacks. I get this lump feeling every about 5 times a year and each episode last about 2 weeks. With-in the 2 weeks of time I have a series of mini panics attacks triggered by this feeling in my throat. The panic attack starts with the feeling that I can’t swallow or that my air way is being restricted. I usually deal with the lump in my throat really good; good enough to not let it turn into a massive panic attack by taking a walk when I start getting the feeling of an attack coming. But sometimes you can’t control the mind. No matter what you tell your self, even if the facts out weigh the fiction that is created in your head. Once your mind takes off with the idea that you might not be able to swallow or that you can’t breath right, you body chemistry changes into a defense mode and there comes the panic attack. In a lot of our cases this is a mental issue, not physical medical problem. However it could cause ware on your body in someway, in my case I don’t get to much sleep or eat well during this time causing physical ware on the body and health. Ambiem 10mg (AMB10) sleeping pills works great on these nights, not only does it allow you to sleep very well, it helps reduce you stress levels. Next time that you start to feel that an attack is coming try to analyze the problem and take note what you were doing when it started. In my case I usually get the attacks when I have the lump feeling and too much time on my hands. Thinking about that lump in my throat too much causes this avalanche of thoughts that lead to the attack; those thoughts being I can’t swallow, I can’t breath or just the annoyance of the constant feeling. Also when I am in a car and I know I have nothing to drink to help swallow. I get most of my attacks in cars or that I feel that I can’t move around freely to get my mind off the lump, some say the attacks are from claustrophobia, but they are not. My work requires me to be in tight dark spots for long periods of time, but when I have this lump feeling I don’t dare risk an attack at work. My attacks are so bad sometimes that I fear their return for weeks after. During this time I lay low, I try to relax as much as I can and try to keep my mind busy until this lump goes away. Also what helps me calm down is a Vicks inhaler; I carry one on me all the time, I guess you can call it a security blanket. I have been prescribed a few different meds but the only one that works is original Xanax 2mg bar taken in 1/4ths. Before I was giving Xanax I would take Nightquil, Sudafed and other over the counter sinus related drugs to calm me. But really the best thing is to let the panic attack hit you, usually once you have had an attack you know that’s the rest of the journey is all up hill from there on. I fear these attacks so much that I can’t just let it come out.?. Once you have had a serious panic attack, I think you are scared for life. That scary experience is now engraved to the back of your mind and just the thought of it would bring up the stress levels causing the grounds for the panic. I don’t think I would wish these feeling on my worst enemies. The mind is truly a powerful thing. I typed this really fast without really paying attention I hope this info help identify their problem.

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Lump In My Throat Posted: 09-05-07 16:01pm


I have had this now for 2 months going on 3. I have had every test you can think of done. you name it I've had it done. All My test came back good. I do have acid reflux which at times makes things worse in my chest and throat. Then I would have severe headachs my bp would shoot up. I was told I was having anxiety attacks although I could be thinking of nothing and there it was still in my throat. I was told to try the dry wet diet of when you first wake up eat some toast or crackers to soak up any acid wait for at least 30 min before you drink anything.This really seems to help. Try not to get upset and let your throat rest as much as you can. I have 6 children of my own and I take care of my brothers daughter so I have alot on my plate so even though you may feel as if you are not stressed or upset if you are anything like me you hold it all inside and through out the years if we don't deal with it our bodies do. One way is Anxiety or stress.

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I Hate the Lump. Posted: 10-16-07 18:30pm


About 6 years ago I had a huge anxiety attack out of the blue, my first one ever, I thought I was dying. It actually lasted for 2 months! So I don't really think you could call it an "anxiety attack." I've been on Paxil ever since, and have been more great than not. For the last 2 weeks maybe, I've had that annoying lump feeling in my throat. Down at the bottom of the neck, like in that soft space just below the adam's apple..I'm sure you all know what I'm talking about. For those of you who don't, take a pencil, or your finger, and put pressure into that space. I'm not really under any stress either! You know, it almost feels as if it's connected to the heart area, like it's somehow attached down into the sternum. Is there anything someone can take for this? Ativan helps, but I have no plans of taking that all the time - an addiction I don't want or need. I'm really hoping there's something out there...

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I Used to Have It Too Posted: 11-01-07 13:21pm


It was one of the most depressing things I ever had. I felt hopeless. The thing that worked for me was a vitamin B complex called "stress-eeze",..bought it at the drugstore. Went away in two days.

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Posted: 11-04-07 11:56am


I had a lump in my throat/tight throat sensation last year due to the stress of relocating to London for 6 months. It was accompanied by occasional palpitations or racing heartbeat. I used to sip hot drinks (camomile tea works well) when it was at it's worst and try to ignore it as much as possible. I was lucky to have a good doctor who reassured me that it's a common, recognised complaint but isn't anything serious. The medical term is 'globus hystericus' I think. I still get it from time to time, usually when I'm inwardly stressed but maintaining a calm exterior (like when under pressure to meet a deadline at work or something) but it's almost completely gone away now. Obviously if you have any other symptoms or want some reassurance, it's worth visiting your doctor but otherwise maybe think about taking more time out to relax - have a hot bath, burn some insence oil, drink some herbal tea etc - or try and figure out what's causing the stress. Focussing on the throat thing only makes it worse - mine used to be all day from just after I woke up to when I fell asleep - but believe me, it won't last forever!

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Throat Posted: 11-05-07 07:47am


Yess i get that lyk i want to cry my throat clogs and aches funny x

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Crying Posted: 11-05-07 08:31am


Ya know how when you really cry you get that lump in your throat? I guess it is basically the same thing with anxiety attacks. I personally have never had that as part of my attacks, not to say it can not happen. Glad you asked you Doc about it. Carrie

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Posted: 01-18-08 18:59pm


I've had this recurring over the last year+. the first time, it lasted about 2 months, and each time after lasted for a shorter amount of time. I never really linked it with stress, although this article was VERY helpful. Just found it before finding this thread. http://www.voicedoct or.net/therapy/cps.html hope that helps.

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Panic attack - lump in throat Posted: 01-24-08 17:52pm


Hi there, Im training to be a counsellor... but ironically enough am i bigger worrier and panicker than some clients! For the past few weeks I have felt similar symptoms as you all I took a very bad cold and chesty cough which lasted well over a month in november last year... it resulted in me pulling a chest muscle from coughing so much. the pain is still there but fading now thankfully but in amongst this i suffered anxiety and stress from college exams, new job, and money worries over christmas. this culmulated into my panic attacks reaccuring, and i started worrying about alternative reasons for chest and back pain. my cousin suffered a collapsed lung, i began to experience more pain, insomnia and lack of appetite and worried that i wasn't able to breathe. my panic attacks got worse, and i was ocnvinced there was something seriously wrong. i went to the doctor 3times. twice in regards to my chest/back pain and then last week i had an apnt as id experienced a bad panic attack which resulted in me not sleeping due to being convinced that my throat was closing over the symptoms id been experiencing where a mixture of feeling of lump in throat, difficulty swallowing, light headedness, tightness of throat, chest pain, back pain, acid reflux, wind, tingling in hands, legs, arms, ear pain etc... the doc thoroughly sounded my lungs, checked my throat and ears, thyroid and listened to me explain about my anxiety. but all he found was wax in one ear which may be causing catahhrr to travel dwn my middle ear into the thrpat. i was given decongestants. i feel the catahrr in my throat now and still suffer the lump feeling at times, however the anxiety decreasing has mde the symptoms decrease also. im drinking water, and hoping it helps. i have started takin a herbal tablt called 5-HTP which increases seratonin levels and helps against anxiety... id recommend them. they have helped me relax more already after one day and helped me sleep last night

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Posted: 01-24-08 18:03pm

NEXUS31 wrote:

I don't think there is a release from this problem.

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Nexus31 i dont want to be patronising or condescending but have u ever considered counselling as a help. i am fully aware that stress causes this problem in me but i also know how hard it is to overcome the owrry and be rational... however i dont think you shoujld just "live" or "settle" with the problem. try counselling

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HELP Posted: 01-25-08 07:25am


As You Hve Anxiety........ Which Thats What I Have Been Diagnosed With You Seen To Know Alot About It ....... But i Think My Symphtomns Arre More Heart Problem Related? For The Last Year i Have Had All These Symphtomns Mostly Constantly ? Lower Jaw Pain Shoulder Balde Pai....[Constant] Chest Aches And Pain..... Arm Pains Constant.......? Top Of Stomach Weird Aches Palpataions I Would Just Like To Knw If You Hve ANy Of These .........Im Scared Im Gnna Die That i Gtta Heart Problem .....? I Am Convinced Im Gnna Hve a heart Attack Nuthin Relaxes This Pain Its Always Mostly There Somtimes Worse Than Other Times............. IM SOOO SCARED !!!!

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Posted: 01-25-08 07:55am


I often wake up with a lump in my throught...like I had swallowed my pills side-ways

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hi Posted: 02-02-08 14:51pm


I HAVE BEEN HAVING THE FEELING OF A LUMP IN MY THROAT FOR ABOUT A WEEK NOW,UNSURE WHAT IT IS,I CAN EAT AND DRINK BUT WHEN I SWALLOW I STILL FEEL THE LUMP THERE,DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT IT COULD BE AND HOW I CAN GET RID OF IT?