Connect with others who understand.

  • Learn from expert-reviewed resources
  • Real advice from people who’ve been there
  • People who understand what you’re going through
Sign Up Log In
Powered By
Real members of MyFibroTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.
A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Dover, NJ

Recently, it’s been hurting when I swallow so went to ent doc and she said she saw nothing. My rheumatologist gave me super Advil for my joints but hopefully it helps. She also told me to try Pepcid. Does anyone have issues with swallowing? Some days it hurts more than others. She said if Pepcid doesn’t help after a week, go c a gastroenterologist.
Take care, God Bless!

May 9, 2022
 · 
Reactions

Answer Summary

Members shared widespread experiences with swallowing difficulties, describing everything from painful spasms and choking on soft foods to the... Read more

Members shared widespread experiences with swallowing difficulties, describing everything from painful spasms and choking on soft foods to the sensation of something stuck in the throat. Several members found relief through approaches including eating smaller, more frequent meals, taking acid reflux medications like Prilosec or Pepcid, propping up pillows at night to sleep elevated, and seeking care from gastroenterologists who diagnosed acid reflux or recommended endoscopy procedures. A recurring theme was the uncertainty about whether swallowing problems stem from fibromyalgia, Sjogren's, anxiety-related muscle tension, or acid reflux, with many members still seeking answers while managing symptoms through careful eating habits and medication.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes I have a horse throat on/ off, but it’s not as bad as other thing from fibromyalgia that I gotta deal with. God bless!

May 9, 2022
A MyFibroTeam Member

hello there dear friend
yes- i have it at present - i had a gastroscopy in 2017 - diagnosed with acid reflux due to not eating my meals on time. i did try ginger tea which helped me and with time realized it as also due to a post nasal drip as well a build up of acid. eventually i started to eat 5 small meals a day and took sinus meds once a day - which helps.

note - especially during the night - it can be scarry so prop up the pillows - it helps like sleeping in sitting position .

hope it helps

May 9, 2022
A MyFibroTeam Member

I feel this has a lot to do with my Sjogrens as I have it as well as Lupus SLE, Fibromyalgia and a host of other autoimmune diseases.

May 9, 2022
A MyFibroTeam Member

Also if you find yourself clearing your throat and coughing more at night then make sure your chest as well as shoulders are raised.

May 30, 2022
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi I had that where you feel you can't swallow and that there's something in your throat all the time. I was diagnosed with Reflux. Doc said the feeling in my throat is due to an over production of saliva that gets stuck. Hope that helps

May 30, 2022

Related Questions

View All
A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Palm Bay, FL

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Detroit, MI

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Rogers, AR