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I'm having trouble swallowing, feels like acid reflux or heartburn. i take thyroid medicine for low thyroid. it feels like there's ants crawling around in my neck. what is it?

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Examination: First thing I would like you to do is see your Doctor/provider for an examination which include the throat and neck among other items. Problems might inclue a throat infection, acid reflux and many other issues, none of it could be ignored. So, at this time an examination is important, take care.

Answered 6/10/2015

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It could be reflux: It could be reflux or even simple indigestion but it's hard to say for sure without proper evaluation.Make appointment with your PCP, in the mean time try OTC Zantac (ranitidine).

Answered 5/28/2016

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Dr. Erin Robertson answered

Specializes in General Practice

Rule out red flags: "Trouble swallowing" is a symptom that falls somewhere on a continuum. If you can't manage your own saliva, go to the ER *now* If your problems are w/ liquids more than solids, or V/V you need to be scoped & get a swallowing study within the week. Bottom line, the neck is really complicated anatomically & the first concern is always airway protection. If OK then r/o GERD, allergic PND, or mass.

Answered 11/24/2014

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