Twice in the last week I have woken from my sleep with the sensation of being strangled.  My throat is never obstruted and there is no one else in the room with me.  The second time it happened was last night and all day my throat feels sore and it feels like there is a lump just below the uvula.  There are no marks on my throat.  I know I need to see a doctor but what are the possible causes of it?  I'm getting a little scared since I have to wait to see my doctor and I have to go to sleep tonight.
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It may be sleep paralysis or sleep apnea, I've had it on numerous occasions and it may be VERY VERY scary but your best bet is to stay calm and ask your doctor for possible medication to lessen the chances of it happening. Also it could possibly be solved by sleeping on your stomache.. just read below...I hope this helps and feel free to do your own search on it, it'll help alot...\n\nThe research identified some similar patterns that transcribed repeatedly in most of the participants who were involved in the sleep paralysis disorder. \n\nTrying to move any parts of the body but unable to create any mobility. \nTrying to speak or callout someone for help but no words come out from the lips. \nThe feeling of someone or something is present in the room. \nA sensation of floating or flying as the "soul" temporarily left the physical body. \nHearing unusual sounds, sometimes loud or ringing. \nFeeling a vibrating or tingling sensations, numbness on areas where the whole body is resting. \nSeeing ones own body from a certain distance. \nUnusual odors. \nExperiencing moving up and down rapidly like the sensation in an elevator. \nIllusion of sitting up or walking around the room. \nFeeling of falling, spinning or turning rapidly. \nFeeling of being strangled. \nSensation of being physically touched. \nSleeping on the right or left side of your body. \nA weight pressing down, a person or creature sitting on ones chest
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Could be as simple as a virus. Does it feel sore?\nIt could also be tonsilitis. These (tonsils) can be a common problem and it is not uncommon for them to be removed. \nYou should see a physician. He or she will take a culture to see if it is a bacterial infection (Strep throat).\nIt is best to get problems that don't go away checked out. In most cases it is something simple and harmless. But if it is serious you won't know unless you see a doctor.
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Ok as strange as this may sound, I have an experience that happened to my sister that may help (or not). She had the same sensation.......something stuck in her throat. What happened was that she swallowed a pill and then went to bed. The next morning she woke up and it felt just like the pill was lodged in her throat. (Same sort of symptoms as you). Long story short.......after much aggravation and people telling her she was crazy and that the pill couldn't possibly be lodged in her throat, she saw a doctor. As it turned out.....she had swallowed the pill, but not with enough water. So as she slept that night, the pill stayed in her throat, but disintegrated as the night went on. However, it stayed long enough to actually cause an ulceration in her throat. Therefore, when she swallowed, she "felt" the sensation greatly. \n\nPerhaps at some point in time, something lodged there....and stayed long enough to cause an ulceration or an irritation. Perhaps see your doctor and they can do an endoscopy as see. *shrugs* Again.......just a guess.....just a possibility. Good luck.....I so hope you solve this and start to feel better!
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It could be Mononeucleousis = Glandular Fever\nIt could be Depression\nIt could be Chronic Fatigue Syndrome\nIt could be due to early pregrancy\n\nEither way it doesn't simply sound like you're feeling just a bit tired, it seems your energy levels and completely rock bottom even if you sleep well (oh boy afraid to say can I relate to this)...\n\n...the reasons could be several.  If due to your new medication; maybe it's a permanent side effect of them but as you are quite new to them then maybe it's just the adjusting time?  Hopefully it's that because if it is it will soon balance itself out.  Most medications make us feel tired first (antibiotics for example; when I have to take them I feel worse in first few days and completely exhausted but that's always the case, body just needs to adjust).\n\nEither way - DO talk to your Doctor about it and seek advice; help and support - as it's not easy being exhausted all of the time, it affects your quality of life in general.\n\nGood luck\n\n:-)\n\nHannah
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sounds like it could be an enlarged thyroid, but that's just my guess could mean alot of things. Try drinking a glass of water and feeling where the lump is if you can feel it when you swallow the water then it is probably an enlarged thyroid gland. Go see your doctor to get a definate answer though and good luck.
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You may have sleep apnea, go check with the doctor.  This could be a serious condition if left untreated and could lead to death!
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your 'sore throat' could now be a laryngitis or tonsilitis. thats an infection that usually does not go away by itself = you prob will have to take antibiotics (most likely doxizycline). indicator for that is swating (=>fever) trouble swallowing (+ a lot of pain i would guess).\nwhen your breath begins to smell different, its an other indicator for the infections mentioned above.\nto make sure please go and see your doctor.\n\ngood luck
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Normally it does not, but since you have a split or double uvula, it may come into contact with your tongue or the back of your throat. Check to see if it is swollen, and if so, check with your doctor to see if anything can be done.
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I had this too, so i went to my doctor who sent me to get the 24 hour monitor attached to my chest. It turned out to be ectopic heart beats, i have tablets for it, i don't need to take them really but it stops me feeling the missed beats which is what i didn't like. I was told not to worry about it, but when it's your heart you do worry. The only time i feel it now is when I'm really tired. Don't be afraid, go to the doctors and get it checked. I'm 43 and I've had it for about 10 years. Being overweight doesn't help either, so if you are then try losing a bit. Hope this is of use to you.
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hi........you are describing what me and certain members of my family have had happen many, many times. you are just getting ready to drift off to sleep but you are very much still aware of your surroundings. all of a sudden you feel like you can;t move your body and your breathing feels funny. most of the time we all get the feeling someone or something is in the room with us and it sets such a fear inside you but you can't move or speak. often i try to shake myself awake, but i feel paralyzed. i heard this is a real disorder called sleep paralysis. wow......it seems funny seeing you ask about this. for a long time i thought only my family had this.
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I went through the same things before I was diagnosed with sleep apnea. Now I use a c-pap machine and it doesn't happen anymore. Talk to your Dr.
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the doctors have to cut nerves when cutting into your body...it could be your nerves rejenerating.  had your arm been a little numb in that area prviously?  or it could be an allergic reaction to meds.  call your physician's office.  if it's an allergic reaction you will need to stop the med immediatly before it's severe and your throat swells shut. (Not to be graphic or scary, But denial is death)  Better safe than sorry.
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Globus is the condition of feeling a 'lump in the throat' in persons who have no swallowing pathology ('dysphasia').\n\nThe jury is still out on what causes globus. However it is thought to be induced by certain mood states, and therefore is under psychological influence.
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If you continue feeling like this...you should seek medical attention.  Over a year ago my throat was bothering me for over a week...I didn't do anything about it and ended up losing my voice for two weeks.  I finally sought medical attention when I lost my voice and found out that I had a polyp on my vocal cord.  So definitely if it continues to be a problem...Go see a doctor!!!
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Hey! I'm not the only one!  That happened to me on Christmas Day 6 months ago. I had to go to the hospital because I was gagging so much.  \nThe thing that hangs is called your uvula.  It's actually pretty rare for it to swell so large that it touches your tongue but it's usually caused by a bacterial infection. \nTry ibuprofen to reduce swelling first.  If nothing improves, you may want to see a Dr.\nIf you go to the hospital, the Dr. might give you a steroid in the form of a pill or a shot.  At least, that's what my doctor did.  Take the shot if you go; it works faster.  The swelling went down to a comfortable level within 12 hours, but it took 4 days to feel normal again.  The wierd part was that I didn't really have any other cold symptoms other then a sore throat and the uvula swelling.\n\nhttp://www.biocrawler.com/encyclopedia/Uvula
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Hi There, I'm not a doctor so I can't diagnose, I can suggest a few things though.  Has your doctor ran blood tests to rule out thyroid, anemia, infections, etc?  How has your blood pressure been?  Do you take any medicines? There are so many things that can cause those symptoms, so I'd say rule out anything they can with blood work, watch your blood pressure, get a chest and sinus xray, and get your ears checked out, heart tests, and if none of that shows anything, maybe allergy tests.  If all those are negative, it could be stress, or something like fibromyalgia.  They really need to do more of a evaluation on you.  Have you been exposed to anything last October maybe at school?  paint fumes? any building remodeling?
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Look at your throat in a well-lighted mirror.  If your tonsils look swollen or have white patches, definitely get it checked out.  You should also get it checked out if you are having difficulty swallowing (dysphagia).\n\nIt could just be nasal drainage.  Try sleeping with a humidifier tonight and drink lots of tea.  If it is still sore in a day or two with no new symptoms, then you may want to see your doctor.