Strange Sensation in Throat

Joel4
Joel4 Member Posts: 263 Member
edited March 2014 in Head and Neck Cancer #1
OK In April I was diagnosed with SCC unknown primary with 1 lymph node positive with no extracapsular spread. I had a left neck dissection and tonsils removed. I have had no further treatments but lots of exams and a BOT biopsy.
Lately I have noticed a new sensation and was wondering if anyone here ever felt something similar. I have been getting a "flutter" in my throat that lasts several seconds up to a minute. It occurs just below my adams apple and to the left in the vicinity of my scar.
If you've ever felt the nerve in your eye jump or twitch this is exactly how it feels.
When it flutters you can put your finger to it and feel it jump.
I have an appt to see my Oncologist on monday and I will tell him all about it.
I have been burping a bit so part of me thinks acid reflux but I've never felt anything like it before. Of course there is a part of me that thinks big old juicy primary tumor.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts you may have on this.

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  • D Lewis
    D Lewis Member Posts: 1,581 Member
    #2
    Nerve damage from the surgery?
    I had a 3 cm lymph node cut out of my neck, which is not exactly a neck dissection, but did cause some slicing and dicing. This was about eight months ago, and I still get twinges and twitches and pains in the area where it was removed. I'm thinking there is some nerve damage, doing its best to heal up now.

    Let us know what the doctor says.

    Deb
  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #3
    D Lewis said:

    Nerve damage from the surgery?
    I had a 3 cm lymph node cut out of my neck, which is not exactly a neck dissection, but did cause some slicing and dicing. This was about eight months ago, and I still get twinges and twitches and pains in the area where it was removed. I'm thinking there is some nerve damage, doing its best to heal up now.

    Let us know what the doctor says.

    Deb

    Hi Joel
    I too think it is just a nerve you are feeling, but like you I would check with the Oncal man just to make sure.

    Take care my friend and enjoy what you can of the holiday, I am still in a lot of pain but I am not going to let it spoil my time with my family and friends
  • Joel4
    Joel4 Member Posts: 263 Member
    #4
    Hondo said:

    Hi Joel
    I too think it is just a nerve you are feeling, but like you I would check with the Oncal man just to make sure.

    Take care my friend and enjoy what you can of the holiday, I am still in a lot of pain but I am not going to let it spoil my time with my family and friends

    Thanks guys...
    Yeah, I'm leaning towards nerve but who knows.
    I'm with you Hondo. I'm not going to let a little discomfort and uncertainty keep me from enjoying the holidays with my family.
    As far as that pain goes Hondo, I will be praying for you.
  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #5
    Joel4 said:

    Thanks guys...
    Yeah, I'm leaning towards nerve but who knows.
    I'm with you Hondo. I'm not going to let a little discomfort and uncertainty keep me from enjoying the holidays with my family.
    As far as that pain goes Hondo, I will be praying for you.

    Prayers
    Thanks my friend that means a lot to me.

    God bless and be with you to.
  • Joel4
    Joel4 Member Posts: 263 Member
    #6
    Hondo said:

    Prayers
    Thanks my friend that means a lot to me.

    God bless and be with you to.

    Update
    Firstly, the Doctor put the scope down my throat and said NED!
    Secondly, he said acid reflux and he gave me a bunch of advice. Cutting coffee is gonna hurt.
    Thanks for the advice and encouragement.
  • Greg53
    Greg53 Member Posts: 849
    #7
    Joel4 said:

    Update
    Firstly, the Doctor put the scope down my throat and said NED!
    Secondly, he said acid reflux and he gave me a bunch of advice. Cutting coffee is gonna hurt.
    Thanks for the advice and encouragement.

    Congrats!
    Joel,
    Congrats on the NED!!
    Greg
  • Pam M
    Pam M Member Posts: 2,196
    #8
    Joel4 said:

    Update
    Firstly, the Doctor put the scope down my throat and said NED!
    Secondly, he said acid reflux and he gave me a bunch of advice. Cutting coffee is gonna hurt.
    Thanks for the advice and encouragement.

    Woo Hoo!
    Hey, I'll bet that "acid reflux" didn't sound too bad at all after hearing "NED". Congrats. Celebration time again.
  • terryscarlett
    terryscarlett Member Posts: 143
    #9
    Pam M said:

    Woo Hoo!
    Hey, I'll bet that "acid reflux" didn't sound too bad at all after hearing "NED". Congrats. Celebration time again.

    great news
    Glad you got the answer and it was good news. God is good!!!!

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