Trouble swallowing some foods

Losing2Live69

First, I am going to the doctor later today....so no haters telling me how stupid I am for asking this and that I need to go to the doctor. I am not looking for a diagnosis...just wondering if anyone has ever experienced this....

I have been having trouble swallowing anything that isn't soft or liquid. I am fine with applesauce, mashed potatoes, grits, oatmeal...but the last few weeks when I eat things like chicken or other meats, crackers, bread, lettuce, carrots, celery or anything else that doesn't actually dissolve and easily break down in my mouth I can't get it down. I chew and chew and chew, but the bolus of chewed food just stays in my mouth and won't go down no matter how much I swallow. We went to BW3's yesterday for my husband's birthday. I was able to eat a small piece of angel food cake I brought, but I ordered naked tenders and I got about 1 of them down and that was it. I've lost 21 pounds since July 3rd. I can swallow when I'm not eating just fine. However, I am constantly feeling like I have "a frog in my throat" and having to clear my throat when I speak. I have a friend who has recently had thyroid cancer. She was in remission and it has now returned in her cheek, jaw and neck. Her main symptom was constantly feeling like she had a tickle in her throat and feeling she needed to clear her throat. Like I said, I'm going to the doctor later today, but I'm so scared of what they are going to find. Could I be so dead set on losing weight that I am unconsciously bringing on these symptoms? Has anyone ever experienced anything like this?

KaydeForce

I am sorry and I hope everything is okay.

One thing I can think of (not of personal experience, though) is that you're so set on eating healthy or eating less that psychologically you are "afraid" of swallowing... Do you like the taste of what you're chewing? If you like applesauce, maybe try raw apples? I've seen a person who needed to completely change their diet to something healthy or they would die (like soon). And after a while the person was so set on eating healthy that eating something unhealthy (or swallowing) it was impossible - not physically, but psychologically...

I'm NOT a doctor or a psychologist or anything like that... Just an idea. I'm sure your doctor can help you more.

I hope it's not a medical issue. All the best to you!

bcattoes

It does sound like you have a swelling or growth in your throat. But don't panic, there are many types of growths that are not cancerous, and it could be swelling due to an infection or something else that is easily treatable. You are right to see a doctor. Just wait to see what s/he says.