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Caught between ENT, Gastrointestinal and ENDO

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I did the following as a response to another question on here but as a backup for their problem not asking for help there. However after typing it I realised it would be an idea to see what others thought of my situation.

I am Caught between ENT and gastro and Endo . Had a terrible feeling of a lump inside of throat, coughing with eating , swelling around larynx. Also had episodes terrible chest pain (put in hospital with suspected heart attack). Subsequently heart consultant thinks pain is from oesophageal spasm. Had endoscope with gastro team -found Barrett’s oesophagus and and a hiatus hernia -so treatment was to review in a years time and take Gaviscon And omeprazole , didn’t work so now on Gaviscon and nizatidine and pantoprazole.Still having issues. Ent did nasal scope said swelling on larynx due to gastric reflux but said no baddies so sent me back to gastro team for another referral. Meanwhile Endo team gave me ultrasound said I had nodule but not on the side the lump feeling is so doesn’t think that is what causing problem. No one seems to want to talk to each other….meantime still suffering. Have under active thyroid and on Armour (NDT) 1.5 grains. Recent blood tests show I am in good range for thyroid meds. 🤷🏻‍♀️

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This has always been and issue doctors don’t see value in talking to your other doctors… this is why your health deteriorates and patient blaming starts.

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