Constriction in throat- globus hystericus. I dont think so!!?

Question

I have been getting this pain in my throat, it feels like very tight and like a sharp pain. This has been going on for months, gradually working up to where I get it every day. It especially happens after I have had food or drink. It has started happening pretty much every night now, especially during times when I am completely relaxed, like after dinner. So finally, I went to the doctor today. I feel like the doctor just ticked me off the list and decided I was just being difficult.

He immediately decided it was due to anxiety and was basically a panic attack and said it was called 'globus hystericus'.

I tried explaining to him that I do not feel stressed and that I know what a panic attack is and that I clearly am not experiencing any anxiety. But of course it is hard to convince a doctor who doesn't even know you of this. When I got home I looked it up and read that most people who are diagnosed with this describe it as a lump in the throat feeling, this is not at all what I am experiencing, not even slightly. I feel like he totally thought I was just a silly girl with too many social problems, when I dont. I have a part time job, I go to uni, I have awesome friends and a great live in boyfriend who takes care of me and loves me. I study social work, and we have learned thoroughly about mental health and things like anxiety, but this doctor really thought that I couldn't possibly know anything about my OWN body and OWN life! I just feel so ripped off having to pay to go to the doctor and thats all he comes up with. I don't know whether to just forget it and hope it stops happening or to go somewhere else and get checked out.

I feel like this is possibly just what doctors tell you when they dont have any better ideas.

Answer 1

Hi,

If you feel a panic attack or feelings of anxiety creeping up on you then try this word repetition technique that I learned that helps me to quickly 'snap out' of my panic attacks:

I simply repeat the words 'cream cake' over and over in my head as quickly as I can without stopping.    You could use any word or words you like really but that's what I chose (because I like cream cakes).  It apparently works because it doesn't give your brain time to process the panicky thoughts and so helps you to relax again.  Seems strange I know ... but it works for me!

There's also a free ebook that I found really useful called 'Get Rid of Panic and Anxiety for Good'. If you want to take a look you can find it at: http://curepanicattacks.premiergold.info...    Even though I got it for free it has helped me absolutely loads!

Answer 2

It sounds like you are pretty hysterical to me.  Maybe the doc is right.  

Answer 3

If you have insurance go to another doctor. Get another opinionon on what is going on. I'm not a doctor or anything but it sounds like you might have a acid re flax that is causing your problem.  good luck