Itchy throat/neck: stress or anxiety?

[SDeliahS]

Hi everyone,

I've had a super itchy throat/neck over the past 2 weeks. It feels as if something is crawling under my skin.

It is very unpleasant but does not cause pain. It makes me want to cough but when I do my throat gets irritated so its gets worse. It seems to feel better when I move around.

I've had allergies before but it still happens when I take antihistamines.

I'll go to my GP but wanted to check - does anybody gets similar symptoms? Could it be due to stress?

[startingnew]

hi there and welcome

while i dont have those specific symptoms and cant diagnose you. when i am starting to get a cold i get symptom like your describing. our bodiescan react in all sorts of ways to stress though.

have you made an appt to see your gp as yet?

[lexytee]

hi there i am wondering how you are going now? i have the same itchy feeling for 5 days now and it is very concerning.

[Soberlicious96]

Hi SDeliahS,

I would suggest that you go see your doctor about your itchy throat issue, and perhaps take with you a list of your dietary/eating habits, any and all medications you are regularly taking, as well as the antihistamine you used, and list of activities you have engaged in which could be causing this reaction.

I am an asthmatic, and i know that sometimes when my asthma flares up, my throat gets itchy and coughing makes it worse.

Please note that I am by no means a medical physician, and nor can I/we really or properly diagnose you here on BB. You could also perhaps try nurse on call - 1300 60 60 24 - and have a chat with them.

Most importantly though, if you do have any significant breathing difficulties, I suggest you call an ambulance on 000 immediately.

Take care. Hope you feel better soon. xo