Lump in throat

[Jacquie728]

What in the world could this lump be, and how can I make it go away?  I was said to have acid reflux, and that was the cause.  I was put on Prilosec, and antacids with no relief.  I've been tested for my thyriod, and all was good there.  If it is acid reflux, what can I do to make that awful feeling go away?  I am loyal to my meds. I am careful with my diet, and sleep with a thick pillow to keep my head up.  They gave me a ct scan that they say came out clear, but what else could I possibly do.  Other than the feeling in my throat, the only other symptom was I was losing my voice, and slight heartburn.  Please help me.  Jacquie

[Enoch Choi, MD]

If the CT scan is normal, i wonder if it's that you feel a lump but there's not one there?  Post nasal drip can make you feel like there's a lump, and cause laryngitis, but doesn't often cause heartburn.  Nasal steroids and saline rinse helps drip.

I often have my patients try the prilosec in the morning and take the maximal dose of anti-H2 antacids at night.  Consider propping the head of the bed up.

Get another second opinion if you're not getting enough help.