Most Humble Greetings
 

I am Bill, 41, from Las Vegas, NV.

I am glad I found this site, for I am experiencing frightening throat burning pain, tightness with swallowing trouble, pain and tightness along trapezius/scm and around collar bone, adams apple, with tingling in left hand/arm.

I look forward to reading your posts and appreciate any input from anybody, as I am freaked out and scared by these troublesome symptoms.

Oh, I am on Ibuprofen 800 mg and nurontin.

Thank you most kindly.

Hello,

When did these symptoms start?
Just out of the blue or can you recall anything that may have set them off?

Could it be a repetitive strain injury of some sort, or have you ever had whiplash or a head, neck or shoulder injury?

I'm wondering if it might be muscle spasms, or thoracic outlet syndrome {TOS}, or possible a cervical spine issue.
Have you had any x rays or a MRI to check the c spine?

Thanks for the reply
 

Am having an MRI soon. Well, don't have a history of cervical spine trouble, although there is always a first day for it to start. Could very well be TOS...and not sure what treatments are there for that. The sparking has been gradual, but the swallowing involvement has been more sudden. I do have some anxiety issues, however, and I know some of it is that (although, this massive burning is prolly something else.

Just wanted to give you a big welcome to Neuro Talk!!!

Hope further test will help to understand what is causing all you problems...

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welcome to NT.
i hope the tests turn up something and that you will get some relief.

please keep us updated.
feel better soon.

considering your age and gender, i hope they have done cardiac testing??????

Naturally you are scared
 

Hi there D., Welcome, It is truly a shock to have intensely painful symptoms which seem to come out of nowhere. So many on this site are experienced in the fears and frustrations of being complicated patients for a system that prefers mostly run of the mill stuff. I found it hit and miss with the University Medical Teaching schools. But they were better overall with diagnostic skills. If you have any doubts, ask for a referral and never give up on your right to be taken seriously. Your age can lull others into the sense that there is nothing serious. Most of us have had our apparently 'healthy' appearance held against us to some degree on the journey. We all have had to more or less fight the lethargy of the system and learn to become our own advocates. Now your chance to learn these skills on your own behalf is presenting itself. Hang in there with the intention to get to the bottom of it and not just treat the symptoms. Many here will be able to support your process as it unfolds. Wishing you good luck! Best wishes TT

Welcome to our big community of caring people

I sure had you odn't have answers yet. It's usually not as bad as our anxiety makes it out to be. Having answers does help one's situation.

It is hard to get good care, so don't expect a lot but do ask a lot of questions. You can gather morsels here and there and later on things will make sense.

Are you keeping a journal of your symptoms and ativities right now? That may help figure a thing or two out.

If you're having difficulty doing things because of these symptoms, let us know. We can usually suggest things from our experience that may help you in some way. Just let us know. We're here for you. :grouphug:

Thanks to you and everyone for your kind welcome and encouragement; it is most helpful indeed to know that one does not suffer alone. I am just beginning my journey, and understand how anxiety makes things worse (I am a Master's/graduate student in Psychology after all...go figure lol)

Any who, thanks again, and I will most certainly keep y'all posted.

Hi Bill and welcome to NT!

You are definitely not alone - and I hope that helps a bit as you battle the fear and frustration of an undiagnosed condition.

Many of us here have learned that we have to be our own strongest advocates if we're to get the quality medical attention we need and deserve. As a well educated person you are in a privledged position: the doctors are less likely to try and run roughshod over you. Of course, we'll all be here so you don't have to feel you're fighting this fight by yourself.

The other members have made some excellent suggestions. I would add that you might want to check out our forum for rare and undiagnosed conditions. The link is:
You might also want to check our NT's Rare Conditions Forum. The link is:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum2.html

Cheers

update
 

Hello all...

Well, the neurologist did not know what could be causing my troubles, so referred me to a pain management place for possible injections.

This is odd in my view; I mean, if you don't know what's wrong with a patient, would you automatically give them chemo just in case it might be cancer? No! lol

Anyhow, my GP is ordering an MRI and I have an appointment with a Gastro doc as well.

Oh, and I added Flexeril to my nurontin and Ibuprofen regimen (with a standby supply of Ativan for panic) if needed.