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Toronto, ON

For the past several weeks I have had difficulty swallowing. I can swallow but it feels as if I have a huge lump in my throat. I have been to my GP but he cannot see/feel anything. He is referring me to ear/nose/throat specialist which will take time. I am just curious to know if anyone else has experienced this and whether it is a MS symptom.

December 8, 2017
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A MyMSTeam Member

Yes I have had problems swallowing in the past. The MS was causing my muscles in my esophagus to spasm. I had to purée most of my food and cut it up very thin. The doctor prescribed me a muscle relaxer which helped and it eventually got better! Just hang in there and try to relax I know it's nerve racking when your going through it! I hope it gets better soon!!

December 8, 2017
A MyMSTeam Member

I hope this will help you a bit; https://www.verywell.com/ms-patient-swallowing-...(Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators)

December 10, 2017
A MyMSTeam Member

Yip me too but sorted itself out after some weeks. Had the camera down my throat but was all clear so it was put down to ms

December 8, 2017
A MyMSTeam Member

Yes Years ago I had trouble swallowing food, Drink or My Vitamin's. I could only eat soft Foods and Chewable Vitamin's however the great is that I haven't had these Symptom in Years.

December 8, 2017
A MyMSTeam Member

Yes, my Ear Nose and Throat Doctor says there is nothing THERE, it's so irritating j swear there is something there. Thank you all for sharing this THROAT THING with me, I know it an MS thing.🙄

December 13, 2017

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