Esophageal Spasm episode @ the ER
Naturally, we got concerned, so Andreina took me to the local ER. After an EKG and bloodwork, they confirmed it was not heart related. They had me drink something to verify it would be in my esophagus and indeed it was. I had what's called an esophageal spasm.
The cause of esophageal spasm is not known but it is more common in people with acid reflux disease (which I had back in 2001). Very hot or very cold foods or foods that are not chewed enough before swallowing may trigger an episode. I suspect taking my morning pills triggered it this time: I had never experienced something like it, I sure am glad I am over the episode now.
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Comment by Linda Gauvin-Miller on April 24, 2009 at 7:02pm - Wow...quite a scare I bet!!! Happy to hear all is well! Remember now...chew, chew, chew!!!
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Comment by Debbie on April 24, 2009 at 6:50am - Am glad everything turned out ok!,,Great leather bling!
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Comment by Mayumi on April 24, 2009 at 4:53am - I'm glad the outcome was a good one for you. I would have been scared. Please take care. You have a cool medic bracelet.
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Comment by Kristin on April 23, 2009 at 10:58pm - Glad that you are OK! That indeed sounds scary!
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Comment by Terrie8 on April 23, 2009 at 10:13pm - Awww! Poor you. That must have been scary. I've never heard of that one. Thank goodness it's over and thank God it wasn't your heart. I'll have to tell my Hubby this one. He usually comments on my slow eating(he wolfs his down) and overchewing my food. :-) Anyways, Happily, you're okay.
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Comment by skeeto on April 23, 2009 at 9:15pm - So sorry you had to deal with that. But I have to say, I LOVE YOUR leather bracelet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did you make it yourself?
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Comment by MelissaBL on April 23, 2009 at 8:38pm - Oh no, Manny! Glad they determined what it was!!!
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Comment by Scott K. Johnson on April 23, 2009 at 3:57pm
- Glad to hear that you are alright Manny!
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Comment by Robyn on April 23, 2009 at 3:35pm - Glad you are okay. Take care.
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Comment by MomsL8 on April 23, 2009 at 3:29pm
- Manny -glad you are all right! I have those also - and it has contributed greatly to my gastroparesis. Take care!
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