Urgent Referral advice?

Hi Epsilon'

On the plus side you are being seen by someone who will be able to take you forward..... hopefully it will be nothing sinister..... try to stay off Google.... nothing really helpful there for you just now.....at the referral stay alert and ask questions..... knowledge is power 

Best of luck 

Peter 

Hi Epsilon, easier said than done I know, but try not to overthink it all, a sore throat can be for many minor reasons, you don't always know you have reflux, but it can give you a sore throat. Google is at best mostly out of date, try to stay off it. It is said on here many times, 90% of referrals, are not cancer. Regardless of whatever the out come is, you will be in good hands. If you can take someone with you, two pairs of ears are better than one. Good luck.

Ray. 

Agree with others. 
Reflux is common in pregnancy and silent reflux causes sore throat, the feeling that something is stuck there with no heartburn. Frequent throat clearing is common as is a hoarse voice. I’ve been there. 
Are you seeing ENT or Gastro? Take somebody in with you. Make sure they examine your throat with a scope up your nose. 
Chances are it’s not serious. 

Hi As others have said please keep off dr Google over 90% of referrals aren’t cancer.Not all reflux is noticeable  as such it could be silent reflux. Please don’t overthink anything. Hopefully you’ll be seen soon in meantime concentrate on your little ones. 
Hazel 

Thanks everyone! Worry not, I am too busy with the babies to be on dr google even if I wanted to! I am seeing ENT on Friday (actually pretty impressed at that quick turnaround) and until then I'm just chugging gaviscon and painkillers to get through the days...not that they help particularly. One side of my throat is fine and the other is so painful I just want to tear it out. If any more tips for an initial consultation spring to mind please enlighten me

Epsilon46 said:

If any more tips for an initial consultation spring to mind please enlighten me

In addition to taking somebody in with you take pen and paper or record it on your phone. Do not leave till you understand everything. 

Hi Don’t feel, rushed  don’t leave appointment until you’re clear in your head about what’s been said. Ask again if you're unsure and like Dani says pen and paper  or ask if you can record conversation in your phone. Dont go alone the minute you walk out of door your heads a shed. 
best wishes and hopefully yiu won’t need us let us know how you get in when yiuve a minute. 

Hazel