Posted by bretbe on April 27, 2003, at 9:06:59
In reply to Lump in my throat!, posted by chkee on April 24, 2003, at 13:30:20
When my depressive/anxiety disorder first began I had what "felt" like a lump in my throat. I had an endoscopy (video tube down throat) to examine, even a CAT-Scan but it was all psychosomatic, meaning all in my head so to speak. So, the advice others have given about acid reflux, etc. is only relevant if your "lump" is actually something physical in your throat or the symptoms of anxiety which can cause a subjective feeling of a lump, even though there really isn't one there. If it's the anxiety, then you'll need to treat that with what your p-doc recommends...anything from SSRI's to Benzo's to MAOI's, etc. Mine went away eventually, however, in my case with more severe anxiety symptoms.
Best of luck to you!
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