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Am I unwell or am I anxious?

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StrawberryRuby89 · 19/05/2025 21:03

I’m really struggling at the moment and feel like I’m losing my grip on what’s real and what isn’t. I’m just looking for someone who might have had similar to me as I feel like I’m never going to feel normal.
Around 3 weeks ago I was eating my breakfast when I felt it like it got stuck in my throat, for the rest of the day I had a weird sensation like something was stuck. I had a horrible taste in my mouth also. Had a look in my mouth and saw a white lump on the back of my throat, went to the doctors who said it was an ulcer. A few days later I started getting a burning sensation in my sternum area and also my right shoulder blade. It felt like I had a stick poking from my chest through to my back. I went back to the doctors who fast tracked a ENT referral for the lump. By this point I convinced myself I had cancer. I got an appointment within two days. The ENT consultant took one look and said it was a posterior molocule and sent me on my way with no consideration for the burning sensation etc.
I still have this burning sensation and weird tension pain in my shoulder, it is there ALL day. It feels like it will never leave. I convinced myself it was anxiety but I just don’t know if anxiety manifests itself in this way and how long it will last for. I feel so withdrawn and I’m struggling to enjoy anything with this constant feeling. I’m sorry for the long post, I just don’t know what to do next.
I’ll also add that I’ve been taking over the counter medication for acid reflux in case it’s that but that’s not doing anything.

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Saltnchilli · 20/05/2025 05:19

Can you go back to your GP and have an open discussion like here for them to advise on the diagnosis from ENT and explain how it matches with all your symptoms, or if they feel the need, to re refer you.

Saying that, I have a friend who has anxiety, and if she’s going through a bit of a hard time, the first physical symptom she gets is acid reflux.

I think making an appt with your GP is the best bet and having your mind put to rest by a health professional is your best bet.

StrawberryRuby89 · 20/05/2025 16:59

Thank you for the reply.
I am planning on seeing the GP again, I’m giving the acid reflux meds some time to see if they happen to help over a slightly longer period so I can at least rule that out.
I was hoping that the anxiety might calm over the period of time too to see if that helps but I will definitely make another appointment at the end of this week or early next to check again.

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