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Originally Posted by Momto8

I have the same issue.............the lump is from a swollen esophagus.........the throat clearing is from thick saliva created to coat your throat from the ACID! Phen does, in alot of people, cause reflux and it is not always from the binding, but alot of times it is......and the not breathing right- sort of like asthma- is the acid washing in your lungs. I would bet... if you have not yet.......you will have a burning sensation in the roof of your mouth, ear pain and a bit of post nasal drip.............I have an ulcer in my duodenium from phen. BUT,this is all treatable.and after a while off phen for your throat to heal.........phen usually can be continued... if monitored close.You need to go to the doctor........he will know its reflux usually given the symptoms.You will a need PPI such as nexium or Aciphex..possibly twice a day till it heals... your doctor will know best there and 1 a day for an extended period afterward till the reflux is controlled.Also takiing Mylanya ULTIMATE liquid will help the acid stay in your stomach this is my MAIN life saver!!!!because it creates a sort of cap on your stomach contents to keep the fluids from refluxing.They can STILL reflux into your lungs sinus cavity and throat ,even though the acid is neutralized.Go to a doctor for this............this is dangerous....but for relief today, get the mylanta and chug it. ALSO, some benadryll and motrin will reduce the swelling and inflamation in your throat and esophagus.and PUSH the water!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!this is very scarey cause you can feel like you can't swallow and your throat is closing..like it is paralized... it is just swollen and immobile..if you can't get to doc asap.go to walmart and get prilosec OTC maxium strength...........take 2 that is about the dosage strength of 1 nexium..............I am so sorry when this happens to peole on phen ..I almost feel i should keep a warning thread going.......................lol hope you feel better

I meant to quote my last post to you since you seem to know a bit about this. I just hit the wrong thing.