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My name is Brett, I'm a 33 year old male and hope that after two years of discomfort that someone here may be able to point me in the right direction. For the sake of ease of reading, I will break things down below and thank any who take the time for reading. I also apologize in advance for the lack of correct terminology I may use. Background Anxiety and OCD Some years ago I was diagnosed with Anxiety Disorder. This presented itself through multiple panic attacks. Whilst this was recently diagnosed (a few years ago), I am quite certain it was present from my childhood as I can remember numerous attacks. In addition, I have also suffered from some minor OCD through this same time. (Minor enough that only those close to me can notice)Migraine / Loss of Feeling Whilst a separate issue that presented well after my current throat problems, I thought I should mention this in case it is related. About 1 year ago, at night, my friends noticed my pupils were very dilated. The following morning I woke to find my left arm absent of all feeling (whilst I could move it), I was vomiting and my was speech slurred. I managed to call an ambulance and was subsequently taken to hospital for testing. All tests came back negative, thus ruling out all 'baddies' such as stroke and tumor.Lead up to throat problems To add to my most special melting pot of problems, another issue arose in the lead up to my throat issues. The Throat Problem Globus? Within a few weeks of this nut reaction, I had at times thought I was having another reaction with my throat 'closing up'. This was later checked via an endoscopy and I was told by the ENT that I had Globus Hystericus. He put me on Endep, though a few months later I ceased taking this as it made no difference save to make me dopy (er). My current GP also agreed with this diagnosis and I found myself relying on my Xanax to avoid the daily symptoms. I was then also put on Zoloft as a means to ween off of Xanax, and hopefully be symptom free some months later.Symptoms may point to Superior Laryngeal Nerve Initially I am sure I did have globus as a result of stress from the allergic reaction. The major 'central' symptoms of globus have dissipated.Medication To reiterate, Zoloft and in particular Xanax, seems to deal with this problem. If I take Xanax every single day, this issue is very much non existent and interferes little in my life.Current Status Tired of not being taken seriously, feeling as though I am given the option of treatment, I really would like to have this resolved once and for all. I am left with the option of researching the issue, and when I have enough information I will present it to the doctor to take it further. I am confident he will be supportive. Thank You Thank you to all those that have taken the time to read this. Whilst I am sure that it is a very menial issue as compared to what others may experience, I am this year engaged and looking to a new chapter in life. Leaving this in the past would be a wonderful gift. I would dearly love to know any thoughts people may care to share, as to possible reasons for this and even some potential means for treatment. |
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