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HELP MY THROAT STILL BURNS!?

I have been having a burning throat for about 2 months now. The doctors can't figure out what it is. Its not acid reflux, tried it. It gets worse at night. No I don't have a cold, I have been tested for strep, and I don't have a runny nose so I don't think its post nasal drip. PLEASE HELP!

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  • imsety
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Though the exact cause often remains a mystery, that syndrome--a persistent burning sensation with no visible irritation-- sometimes results from the dry mouth occasionally associated with menopause. Chewing gum can help by stimulating saliva flow. Estrogen replacement therapy may also restore the flow, but a burning mouth or throat shouldn't be the only reason for taking the hormone. If estrogen therapy isn't an option, low doses of the anticonvulsant clonazepam (Klonopin) can usually reduce the discomfort, by stimulating the release of pain-suppressing chemicals in the brain--although clonazepam itself sometimes adds to the dryness. Lastly, your doctor should check for underlying disease or nutritional deficiencies that may occasionally spark a burning sensation. I hope this helps you. And good luck.

  • 1 decade ago

    Has he released the muscle under your chin? You do have one there that when it gets tight it causes the passageway of your throat to narrow and make it hard to swallow and it can pull down into your chest as well. Here is the way to release it:

    Under your chin:

    Place your thumbs up under your chin near the front. Feel the muscle between them for as tight as it can be. Press on it and hold. Relax, take a deep breath and exhale and don’t tense up any part of your body. When the muscle starts to release, slowly look upward until your neck is fully extended. Then release the pressure but hold your head there for one minute longer.

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