I had it REALLY bad right before my thyroid was removed. I felt like somebody had their hands around my throat choking me OR like there was a huge lump in my throat when I swallowed. I still get that now that my thyroid is out. Its only been 6 weeks though, and they told me this could take 3-9 months to go away. It's a TERRIBLE feeling.
could be thyroiditis when the thyroid swells it can often have a strangulation feeling