Is it just me??

[RyRywifey]

Okay so I have this intense fear that I have some sort of mouth c word or throat c word (I'm so afraid that I can't even say the word smh) and I'm so used to going to the ER but this time I'm going to my own Dr so I can be referred to an Ear Nose and throat specialist. But he's not available until 2 weeks and my dentist is not available until end of Sept. now I'm a nervous wreck having to wait for these appointments and it's making me think I have something serious that is having time to spread 😩😩😩😩😩having to wait for a Drs appointment is so depressing and makes me even more afraid smh is this just me???? Or can anyone else relate to this???

[Lynl]

OK LISTEN ❤️I drove people crazy with the same subject waking up in the middle of the night with flashlights looking and checking constantly and went from a regular doctor to a dentist to another dentist to ENT to an oral surgeon because I needed confirmation that everything was OK and I still didn't Believe that they were right thinking they missed something, but please understand ,,,, they know what they're talking about. What is it you think you see? Also make a same day appointment with your regular doctor . Tell them you're anxieties and fears also let them know that you're not getting good rest at night because you're thinking about this constantly and you need somebody to give you peace of mind. your regular doctor will know if you need to see anybody else and most likely the answer will be , you do not need to see anybody else. Keep in touch and let us know how are you are and what they said

[RyRywifey in reply to Lynl]

Thank lynl, well I've had this throat thing for like 4 months, it's like a weird sensation at the bottom of my throat, like where my throat and neck meet. And I notice when the sensation comes, I belch a few min after. I was told that it's acid reflux but that's hard for me to believe. And now I have right at the back of my throat, like reddish nodules or something, like the mucus glands are expanded or something, I got it looked at in the ER but they said it just looks inflamed. I have no pain at all and no swelling of my lymph nodes. But I just can't except that it's just inflamed, like inflamed for what?? I have post nasal drip but allergy meds don't stop it. And now I've noticed a little bit of pignmentation on my inner cheek, and I'm not sure if it's always been there or not. And that's freaking me out now too smh. Im of the black descent so I'm not sure if it would be consider just extra melanin or not and I'm scared af. All of this has been driving me insane and now having to wait to see my Dr is making is worse smh idk what to do but I truly do appreciate your response, I really do. It's really hard to calm down when you feel like this you know? And I'm constantly in my mouth with my phone flash light, all day and night smh it's hard to believe that nothing serious is wrong and that my symptoms are just exaggerated by anxiety smh I keep telling my hubby that it's hard for me to believe that I just need mental help, I just can't except that being what this is. I'm sorry for the long post

[Lynl in reply to RyRywifey]

Please don't be sorry for the message being long, I don't mind at all. Your symptoms do however sound like a combination of acid reflux and post nasal drip . That will put all that redness and crap in your throat, and that feeling you get down your throat sounds like reflux. But I know me telling you this isn't going to change your mind till an ENT or your doctor sees you. I'm not sure what type of insurance you have , but if you can get a same day appt that would be great. Until then for the post nasal drip use a saline nose spray and gargle with warm salt water and for acid reflux watch your caffiene , citrus, tomatos, and eat bland . I think you will feel much better. But tell the doc that you seriously need peace of mind and would like to get in sooner .

[RyRywifey in reply to Lynl]

Thank you so much!!! I will try the saline and I've been gargling with warm salt water, I'll keep doing that too. I appreciate your kind words so much, thank you so very much, u just don't know how much you've helped me today. I have insurance but Dr is BOOKED and I missed the opening he had today 😩So I'll be waiting to go on the 11th 😩... but I'm gonna try that saline spray, I haven't tried that yet, thank you so much again 💕

[Lynl in reply to RyRywifey]

Here to talk anytime, glad I was if some help. When you get the saline spray , make sure that's all it is , such as "little noses " for kids , as long as it's not a Med , such as afrin or one of those, they just make things worse.

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Hi it's quite the reverse. If they thought it was an emergency you would be in fast. I am pretty positive this isn't cancer but even if there was something wrong I can't see a few weeks making a difference.

I hope the tests reassure you. x

[MAS_Nurse]

Hi RyRywifey, Lynl has given some really good advice. If you remain concerned about your symptoms do get back in touch with your doctor to ask if your appointment can be brought forward. I hope you will soon be feeling better. Best wishes.