Hello ladies, Has anyone ever felt like they swallowed a squirrel? Lol! For the past few days I have a feeling in my throat that I haven't swallowed my food completely. Any thoughts?
Hey Becky, not a squirrel but a lump feeling. My mom had this too. All had to do with anxiety for us. Once I stopped obsessing about it, it went away. It's funny how stress and anxiety can form other problems. Don't worry too much about it.
I also have this especially if I swallow a pill, feels like it is there for hours. My doctor says it acid reflux?
Hi Becky - I had this for a bit even when I drank fluids, it felt like I wasn’t really swallowing & it just like stayed there in my throat - At the same time, I was experiencing a lot of bloat & the top of my stomach seemed to just sit there under my rib cage like Humpty Dumpty (if that makes sense). Those symptoms weren’t long lasting (thank god!) but did happen during the height of my anxiety episodes. So not sure what came first - it’s crazy, I know -
🤣No squirrels, but I almost always choke to death taking my vitamins...gel caps. I have acid reflux and swear my throat is smaller 😂
Yes I’ve had that like a lump in your throat ... it will go away try not to worry I think it’s a digestive thing ...
Thank you all for responding. I will sure be glad when all of these random things go away 
Hope that you all are having a wonderful day. Thank you again...you ladies rock!
Hi Becky,
What you're feeling is a symptom of anxiety, and it's called globus sensation. It's tight muscles in your neck and throat area. I can't link you to anything here, so do a Google search for "globus sensation cure", then click on videos. The one that worked for me was the 7th one down. That should help get the squirrel out. 😉
I hope you feel better soon.
Kim
Thank you for a well needed laugh!
Two years ago I had that constant lump in my throat, if that's what you are referring to. It came after my anxiety was full throttle, so I believe that is globus. I had a sore throat for about a month and I was so worked up about it being some sort of cancer, and then the lump started. It wasn't fun. Best I can say is try not to worry about it and it will just take some time to calm down. I even had a scope down my nose in to my throat to make sure it was OK.
Is it the video by Jade Jottle? That is the 7th one on my search.
Had bad lump feeling like something stuck in throat so went to ENT and it turned out to be a pretty sizable goiter from Hashimotos. Aspiration biopsy negative thank goodness. Been taking synthroid for 6 months and it has finally gone down and that choking feeling is gone! I actually think the goiter gave me a feeling like acid reflux or globus.
Perhaps it's different because I use a phone, but the one that helped started with linden. If I put the whole name, it will get moderated.
I hope this helps.
Hi Andrea,
So scary! Did you know you had hashimotos before you went to the ENT?
No. Actually I had suffered with Graves Disease since my 20’s which is hyperthyroidism but it was only triggered by stress or childbirth but it was awful. Shakes and rapid pulse and extreme weight loss. I didn’t know that I also had tested positive for antibodies for Hashimotos years ago. I didn’t know you could have both but according to my endocrinologist you can. I never had low thyroid or a goiter from it until I had Perimenopause symptoms at 46.
Found it. Thank you!
You're welcome 😊