Constant feeling of needing to clear my throat

Posted by Harvey @purdy, May 9, 2020

The symptoms started almost two years ago. Have seen ENT, Gastro doc, had a linx placed and removed within five weeks, Cardio doc, Orthopedic surgeon and just had surgery for spinal stenosis in areas of C6 C7, and still have stenosis in lower back causing issues in legs. YET NO ONE has any idea what is causing the original issue of the FEELING TO CONSTANTLY CLEAR MY THROAT. Have had endoscopy, colonoscopy, blood tests, name it. NOTHING! BEGGING for ideas and relief.

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gussie | @gussie | Jan 4 11:27am

I can't believe I'm seeing this concern. I have been married for 49 years to a perfectly healthy guy. He is age 78 and still runs his own commercial real estate office. He has been clearing his throat for all those years. He does this constantly day and night. He has been checked by an ENT and had a endoscopy and nothing has been found. He doesn't even realize he is doing it.

cowtownusa | @cowtownusa | Jan 5 1:59pm

I used to have that constant need of having to clear my throat, along with other symptoms that developed. After two doctors and 4 years later I was diagnosed with Hashimotos autoimmune disorder which begins with the thyroid. After starting levothyroxine the throat clearing along with other symptoms cleared up. Might be something to look into. Might also consider seeing an allergist as some allergens can develop later in life.

cj16 | @cj16 | Jan 6 9:48am

Hi Cowtown, Thanks for ur helpful reply. Your post made me wonder if my symptoms are related to yours. I had a hiatal hernia surgery and partial fundoplication about 14 months ago.Been experiencing throat clearing due to lpr ,some reflux at night and now thyroid issues.Hypothyroidism my dr says though i have no symptoms just bloodwork with High tsh and t3 and t4 normal. Started synthroid 25 mg. Can u explain ur other symptoms??? Just curious if mine are related.Thanks for ur help.