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Throat/neck pain with DD

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beedog7 · 16/03/2015 09:09

Didn't get much response in chat, so thought I'd try here.

DD (who is 7) has been complaining on and off for around 3 months that her throat/neck hurts.

She's been more consistent and saying that it hurts on the front (right over her windpipe area) and she's been saying the pain is on the inside.

She's been complaining at most, several times a week, other times she won't mention is for 3 weeks or so.

She says it hurts when I am touching it. For example, washing her in the shower, in the mornings when I'm using a flannel to wipe her face and neck, or sometimes even when I'm brushing her hair (if I move her head maybe)

She never cries or seems in great pain, more of a passing comment that "my throat hurts".

She says it does not hurt when she swallows (this is the most confusing part). She eats and drinks fine and is otherwise well. She is active, swimming, sport and so forth and she has had no injuries at all to coincide with this.

She has full movement in her neck, no stiffness or anything. She is happy and is behaving as a normal child should. Plays with friends, loves her bike, school. She is full of beans, love running and jumping, we have loads of cuddles together before bed, and usually it won't arise.

Took her to the GP who gave her a real good once over. Said there was nothing he could identify and her throat looks fine.

GP said he was genuinely stumped as to what the problem could be and has refered DD to have a camera down her throat to see if that will show anything Sad

He said the referal is non urgent and that the waiting list is very, very long.

I have terrible health anxiety and this is about to tip me over the edge. I feel like I can't cope with the worry of if there's something terribly wrong with her. By now, I almost feel like I'm on the verge of a panic attack.

Please can someone advise or talk me down, or.....anything really.

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MrsFlannel · 16/03/2015 13:28

Is she anxious? I had a bout of anxiety at this age or slightly older and I got a "lump" in my throat which did almost hurt...it felt terrible actually. When it began 3 months ago was anything changing in her life?

ppeatfruit · 16/03/2015 13:32

It's possibly an allergy to dairy or orange juice. Maybe look at her diet . I know that a lot of allergies are never picked up by medics.

As you're anxious and she's on the waiting list you've done all you can. Try not to worry Flowers

RawCoconutMacaroon · 16/03/2015 13:32

Is she otherwise well?

I'm wondering about thyroiditis or some other thyroid issue- although at age 7 I guess that would be quite rare.

beedog7 · 16/03/2015 14:38

Yes, she is otherwise well. Very well in fact! She's very active, does swimming. She is very bubbly and excitable.

I will look at the allergy thing and keep an eye on her diet.

She has poor communication skills so yes, I think anxiety could be a cause? Although she's had no chances recently. I feel I don't know enough about it to make any sort of judgment though.

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beedog7 · 16/03/2015 14:39

Typo - changes not chances!

Thank you for your replies too, they really help.

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MrsFlannel · 16/03/2015 16:52

I wonder if she's feeling a bit of social anxiety? Is she doing ok socially at school? Academically? Might be worth chatting to her teacher to make sure she's ok at school OP.

beedog7 · 16/03/2015 17:01

She's behind in school, and she's getting support both in school and at home with that. She's not too good socially, but she does have a circle of friends at school. She's very happy at home.

She'll sometimes complain of pain on a Friday evening or perhaps Saturday morning, so it wouldn't really coincide about being anxious about school if that makes sense?

She does seem to 'naturally' react if you touch her windpipe area (but again, only sometimes!). It's not a forced reaction, she seems to say 'ouch' without thinking. Although it's never a drastic outcry, more of a passing comment type thing.

Every time we think we've come up to a logical reason, it's seems to be blown out of the water by a flaw!

I'm just so baffled and worried.

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