You used to be able to ask for a referral to a doctor in another area on the NHS no problem, not sure if that’s changed? I’m in Suffolk & was referred to Mr Axon in Cambridge through the NHS but that was 8 years ago… Getting a CT would be helpful but not sure if your GP can refer you for that.
There’s some info in this discussion which might be helpful about the CCI:
Still here, still with the same swallowing issues, looks like I may have CCI, likely ruptured transverse ligament. Severe Jugular vein compression - Symptoms and Treatments - Living with Eagle
It does sound as if it could be hyoid related from your symptoms, or possibly calcified stylo-hyoid ligaments, that often causes a popping sensation and choking feeling. The vagus nerve can be irritated by the styloids and ligaments and can cause anxiety, breathing and heart rate issues…
Hope that you can get that referral to Mr Hughes
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