Constant throat pain

[Em500]

I have been suffering from throat/front neck pain.  It has been 12 months and getting worse.  If you take your hand and put it on your neck, my pain is along the esophagus on both sides.  I feel like I am chocking, my throat hurts, I feel lumps, I lose my voice, lost of weight (25 lbs), extreme fatique.  My pain in my throat/neck is there everyday.  I told my doctor 12 months ago and nothing has been done.  I feel like no one is listening to me and I don't know what to do.  I am so afraid of cancer.  Can anyone help me??  I take protonix 40 mg at night.  I wanted to rule out my acid reflux, which I have had for over 8 years.  My pain still there.  I really don't believe its acid reflux.  The pain is different and constant.  I don't understand why I lost weight so fast.  I eat low carb for the past 7 years and my weight stayed the same.  Then all of a sudden I started dropping weight without changing my diet.  I had a CT of my chest and they seen a nodule in my neck.  I went to a throat specialist and he asked me if I had throat cancer in my family.  I told him no, then he felt my neck (5 seconds) then told me that he worries about patients with big lumps.....He didn't even look at my CT scan or my paperwork that I had to fill out.  I prayed that he would be the one to help me and all he did was send me on my way.  Pain is getting worst...really want some advice or help.
Thanks EM

[Catherine555]

Get an ultrasound on your thyroid. i did, I have like a whole little family growing on and in my thyroid causing me pain as well for 3 months. I have a lump what's 1.3 CM and two cysts making a nice little home in my left thyroid. Do a blood test, see if your thyroid is normal, under active or overactive... If you are suddenly losing a bunch of weight and all tired... Thyroid problem right there. Google is your best friend.

[4michellesv]

Hi... I understand why you are worrying. It is hard not to when you don't  quite understand what is going on.

Get rid of this Dr. first and formost. His arrogance would make anyone nervous and worrying where you may not need to.

The nurse practitioner at my Dr's office was the answer to my prayers. Not only was she extremely kind and empathetic- she also had great knowledge. I have found twice that the nurse practioners were more helpful ( two different nurse practitoners). Ask the receptionist if there is a nurse practitioner or physicians assistant (PA) there. Many Dr.s offices have them. But even with that I'd get rid of the Dr with an attitude. Go to another office.

Also check out a naturapath in your area to find out ways to help with the reflux. It could be a food allergy or some simple thing causing it.  

A small problem can seem immence when there is no-one to listen to our worries.

Take care

[Avallon]

First, say by-by to your doctor!

Then find a competent one that will listen to you.

If it is that bad, I can't believe you haven't taken the initiative to find another doctor. Is there a reason why you haven't?

[Dnmh]

First and foremost - if you're not getting any help or answers from your doctor - get a second (or third) opinion.

There are so many things that could be causing your symptoms. You would need a good work up by a good doctor. From what I understand (and I'm not a doctor so I may be wrong) is that a CT scan is not a really helpful diagnostic tool for thyroid nodules, you are better off with an ultrasound.

Hopefully someone with much more expereince than me will respond soon!