I am new to this board. I have been seeing various doctors for the past 4 weeks because I have symptoms of IBS. I'm not positive that is definitely the case, as I am scheduled for a colonoscopy next week to rule out, or catch anything else. I have been extemeley anxious and depressed for the last 4 weeks because I can't figure out what is wrong with me for sure, and I spend all my time speculating what it might be. I'm really worried it is something more threatening to my health than IBS. So, I've been dealing with diarrhea, cramps, and gas for a month now. However, now I feel a new problem, and that is what is on my mind now. I feel like there is a big lump in my throat. It has been going on for days, but it is at its worse so far today. I can't feel any lump ouside of my throat, on my neck. But I feel the lump inside, and it's very troubling. I can swallow, but I just feel this lump, that seems to move with my neck when I move, and holding my head straight forward seems to make it worse (feels like it is shutting off my throat). The best position is to hold my head down. But that is not practical, and I'm wondering if anyone has had this also. Does anyone have any suggestions about what this might be? I was diagnosed with acid reflux years ago, but the throat lump wasn't present then. Could this be anxiety? Or possibly something worse, such as GERD? (I don't really know what GERD is, but I've heard a little about it). Any advice/knowledge of this would be appreciated. I feel like if I can stop the physical problems, I could stop my anxiety and depression. But then again, if I could stop my anxiety and depression, my physical problems would probably get better...it's a circle!Thanks,Nicohle