Lump in throat/something stuck/Difficulty swallowing?

[KenDub]

Hi All,

I woke up this morning and felt like I had acid reflux which I get on occasion. After a few minutes, I realized that it was not the usual feeling of acid reflux, just the pressure. All day I have felt like something is stuck in my throat...a really big something. Sometimes it feels like it is in my throat and other times it feels like it is in my chest. When I swallow, it hurts, but the lump doesn't move with whatever I am swallowing.

Could this be an M.S. symptom?

[hjl1962]

Thanks I'm new to this so will post a question as u suggest.

[kwarendorf]

Hi hjl - Welcome to our little group.

We're an MS specific group and what you describe doesn't ring any MS bells for me. But I'm not a doc. In fact none of us are. Quixotic is a doc, but she is on hiatus from the forum.

This thread is a little on the old side, as the last post was nearly 3 years ago. Maybe you want to "Post a Question" and see if your husband's symptoms ring bells for anyone else.

Kyle

[hjl1962]

My husband is experiencing throat problems - extremely dry,sore throat, difficulty swallowing, some acid reflux, mucus at back of throat & occasional traces of blood in phlegm.  Wakes him up at night with dry throat so consequently tired. Blood tests & chest xray came back normal so now awaiting endoscopy. Has anyone else experienced similar symptoms - were worried could be oesophagus cancer but told blood tests would be abnormal if this was the case?  Any comments appreciated as very worried!

[KenDub]

Thanks Quix, with my current situation I have been feeling quite anxious lately. This makes sense. I'll monitor and check with my Neuro if it persists.

[Quixotic1]

Hi, Ken.  Yes, Difficulty swallowing is a common MS symptom, but the sensation of having a lump in one's throat is also more commonly associated with severe anxiety where it is called "globus hystericus".  (globus - mass or lump and hystericus - due to anxiety)  I don't like the term, but the association with anxiety is undeniable.  Also, reflux is another possibility. Many intense emotions, like sorrow, also can create this feeling.

Give it a couple days, but if it gets worse or doesn't go away it has to be evaluated before anyone can deem it neurological OR anxiety.

Quix