Sensation of something stuck in esophagus when swallowing

Guest over a year ago

Over the weekend, I've had this burning sensation which I'm assuming is in my esophagus since swallowing is just down right painful. I don't have health insurance so before I started making the wrong kind of doctor appt's I wanted to do a little research. I actually feel better now that I see that I'm not alone. The posts that I'm seeing are referencing hernia's, allergies and stress. At least that's a starting point because my first thoughts were cancer or that I really had "something" stuck in my esophagus. Two things that I have found to help a little bit are slowly dring cold water/beverages and when laying down, the feeling definately subsides when laying on my side.

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Guest over a year ago

I have had the same symptoms in the past and a doctor told me to lift the head of my bed an inch or so and it worked .recently we got a new bed and I forgot to lift the head of the bed and the symptoms returned .lifted it last night and already feeling a little better.hopefully recovered tomorrow.So that is how I treated my STUPID acid reflux,I know it sounds silly but why not take a chance .IT HELPS!!Hopefully it works for you.

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Guest over a year ago

Hi Michele, sorry to bother you so long after your post. I have been suffering with the same problem. Wake up fine and as day goes on have feeling of something stuck in my lower oesophagus. It's a bit uncomfortable and tends to cause pain in my middle back too. Some days I don't have it at all, and other days it's all day and very annoying. I went for a camera test down into my tummy last week, they could preform as I didn't tolerate it and Inrefused sedation. I am going back net week for sedation and the test. I am so worried I can't sleep. Can I asked what yours turned out to be please, as it sounds so similar to me?

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Guest over a year ago

Thanks very helpful

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Guest over a year ago

I know it's been a while since you posted this, but I believe it has something to do with my thyroids. I recently had blood work done, and thyroids were out of wack. My momma had thyroid cancer, and had to have them removed. I'm wondering if I will have to as well./

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jacqui over a year ago

Has anyone figured this out?

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Guest over a year ago

Did you find anything out?

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Guest over a year ago

I had similar problems but I also had pain with it I took nexium for a couple of weeks and it went away but I took double doses. The bad with it I found out was it increases your chances of getting nuemonia . so don't eat spicy or acidic foods.and talk to a doctor. The meds they prescribe take longer to respond but they are better for you.

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Guest over a year ago

mine hurts to swallow anything

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Guest over a year ago

Did you ever figure out the problem? I’m having the same problem.

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Guest over a year ago

Everyone....i have the solution and you might think i am crazy but it has been working for me for a month now! A couple minutes before you eat, concentrate on breathing through your nose and not breathing through your mouth. This eliminates most of the air out of your esophagus and in turn you get much less or much small air bubbles and the food actually goes down! It's been amazing. I have had dilation at least 4 times and now i believe it was unnecessary. Keep breathing through you mouth as you eat and continue to eat slow and chew well. Even if something does get a little stuck, you don't have to be scared about using water or liquid to get it down as it will go down easily. I have been there where water even doesn't go down but with this breathing method of breathing through your nose before and during eating, it's been unbelievable and i feel i have new lease on life! If this helps you, please email me as i would love to hear the success stories. I am at y o g i b e a r 3 2 at Gm.

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Guest over a year ago

sdwest...my boyfriend has been experiencing your symptoms for a number of years now. Did the doc find out what was going on with you?

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ally cat over a year ago

Hi, 10 mins or so after eating I have been getting a popping & bubbling sensation in my esophagus. This has been going on for a few weeks now. Any advice?

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