Throat irritation

[Hammit39]

Hi everyone, 8 weeks on methotrexate- RA and Fibro. Past 4 days my throat feels like something is stuck in it. It doesnt hurt- but Im a little hoarse and keep having to clear my throat . I feel like if I could just cough whatever it is in there up, Id be fine. Feels like it is down by my vocal cords- near thyroid. Feels like a small grape! Maybe its not related, but its driving me nuts! Thanks for any input!

[Madmusiclover]

You need to see your Gp. I saw ENT today with something similar.

[JenniferBut]

Hi there, I have issues with my throat, have done since I got covid. It feels like you describe, sound quality can be terrible and it can be very sore.

I had so many tests, not much shows up.

its worse when I am anxious. They put it down to possible throat spasms, but I have found the treating for reflux ( not with meds ) has helped. And meditation and not thinking about it as much as I can.

Thyroid problems can affect your voice, as can reflux and allergies.

Fingers crossed for you that it resolves quickly. I don't think it would be the meth. Oh and RA can affect the throat as well. So it could be that.

[GinnyE]

RA can affect your throat. I've had a flare where it did and my jaw too. It did go away but maybe a call to your team to discuss?

[Haz58]

See your GP. I have that feeling and found out I have nodules on my thyroid. I had a CT scan. I've been told not to worry they are benign and cyst like. If the feeling gets worse then I just have to see my gp again for another scan. X

[Hidden in reply to Haz58]

You should see your GP about any condition to the throat that goes on for 4 weeks or more. Although I say this , I have not taken my own advice. The same has happened to me, since late November . I had the same symptoms, but also burping and hiccups.I thought it might be gastritis, so I took gaviscon double action which helped a bit, and changed my diet slightly to one recommended for gastritis. After ending one bottle, I tried settlers before meals. I do not like taking proton pump inhibitors. I was just about to make an appointment with my GP when thankfully the symptoms stopped. If it returns, I will make that appointment. I also read to try drinking a fizzy drink, if there is food stuck in the food pipe, as this may clear it. Good luck.

[welsh12 in reply to Haz58]

Same for me after having all the above symptoms

[AgedCrone]

If you take oral meds make sure you take them with plenty of water.

Too little water can mean the tablets can graze your throat …& cause what you describe.

Or of course it could be acid reflux………both are easily treated…ask your rheumy nurse for help.

[Haz58 in reply to AgedCrone]

Yes true. I'm on 2 X 20mg omeprazole a day. I don't lie down either for bed until 30 minutes after taking at night.

[RAGuy]

If you suspect acid reflux try tooth whitening chewing gum, it contains bicarbonate soda and was recommended by my TNT consultant. Who knew? But it works!

[Hobbitfeet]

Hi Hammit 39

I used to take oral methotrexate for years before I started on methotrexate injections. I often have what I call my “methotrexate throat”. When I started taking it years ago I was always advised to see my GP as it could be indicative of a drop in your white blood cells.

I assume that you are having your bloods tested monthly?

Take care

SJ

[Hobbitfeet]

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