Hi there,
I'm from Clayton NC & i have been having a awful problem with a feeling of a knot/lump in my throat.I have seen a ENT & GI Dr & both say there is nothing there & its just a little form of acid relfux.THis is driving me crazy.It feels as if i cant breath & i cant eat anything or the fear of food getting stuck.I was told by the GI Dr on Tuesady it could be a really bad case of GLobus Hystericus.He was suppose to dialate my throat to see if that would help & he wouldnt do it.So now both my ENT & GI dr want call me back.I have tried all kinds of meds to help or pray for some kind of relief.Any advice on this condition.I have seen there are things you can do for this.Such as botox/ or herbal meds to treat Globus Hystericus.I'm 27 & have 2 small kids that i cant enjoy now due to all of this.Can you give advice on this please.THanks,Lisa



Peace to everyone 

Global hysteria does seem to be mainly related to anxiety but that doesn't mean that an ENT or GI doc can't help by guiding you on what medications may help relieve some of the reflux symptoms. of course finding the cause behind your stress would help but there is no reason that relief can't be offerred as well. Lorazepam may not have been the right medication for you since the stress/anxiety is causing a physical issue. personally, i took an antidepressant zoloft which also helps with anxiety. i take protonix and pepcid complete which help with reflux.