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After probably a year of suffering with a 'lump' in my throat and difficulty swallowing I finally took the decision to call the doctor. As we are in Covid times this was a case of phoning surgery, explain the symptoms, and if the lady on the other end thinks its urgent enough they get a doctor to call back. I explained that it was not urgent and I did not want the Doctor thinking it was.
Less than an hour later the Doc calls back, "what are your symptoms Mr Nash?"
Difficulty swallowing...
Not sure if any one has same problem ,i had cancer treatment a couple years ago ,and i am still having problems.. The tendon in my neck keeps going very tight and i have had blood vessels bleed ,looks like a love bite on my neck just above my collar bone ,i am finding if i over do it (ie try to cut a small hedge ),i am getting very bad headaches ,still have to carry a drink with me when ever i go out due to the lack of saliva. Have tried to contact my dr but can't talk to him for 10 days .Thought...
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