AI feel choked up in the neck area, and have a hard time swallowing liquid. Sometimes the sensation goes away for a day, but returns and gets worse as the day goes along. My neck makes a noise similar to a hungry stomach. Along with this, which started about 2 years ago, I came down with chronic hives, so I assumed it was hives causing my throat to swell because I ve had my feet and knees also swell up. Also, I ve found that I can t seem to get enough sleep. I force myself up on workdays, however, on days off I will sleep until noon or 1 pm, and even then, it s difficult to get out of bed. I also have been losing quite a bit of hair, and have itchy welts throughout my scalp...HELP!!!