sTeaLth 238 Posted June 23, 2020 This feeling of something in my throat behind my breast bone (lower esophagus) came on several months ago when I was having anxiety over some throat pain while swallowing. That pain was short lived and went away long ago. I was downing essential oils like crazy trying to heal whatever it was. I then started feeling this feeling like something was in my lower esophagus. It almost feels like a muscle as my back around that spot bothers me too at times. It does not cause any swallowing issues and there is nothing else wrong except this feeling constantly there and a slight gurgle often when I swallow, likely from trapped air. If I eat too much as once I have trouble keeping food and acid from coming back up also... which could be from my esophagus not closing entirely. There are days when it goes away, usually if I am having anxiety over something else. This leads me to believe that it is being caused by anxiety and possibly some irritation from the constant oils. I stopped oils and I am trying to relax and ignore it so see if it will go away on its own. Going to the doctor gives me more anxiety than living with it. I have had acid reflux issues in the past though it has not bothered me recently. Has anyone else experienced this type of thing or had a Hiatal Hernia? I am hoping to deal with it mentally so the physical will follow. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MARC 431 Posted June 24, 2020 I was diagnosed with a small hiatal hernia back around 2005 via an EGD. I was having discomfort and pain which was an esophageal ulcer which was diagnosed by an EGD. My ulcer was caused by me drinking alcohol once or twice an evening (wine) and my hiatal hernia. I was given Nexium and had another EGD six weeks later and the ulcer healed. The hiatal hernia also contributed to my GERD, which I still have off and on today. My father also had a hiatal hernia (may he rest in peace). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sTeaLth 238 Posted June 24, 2020 What you are describing sounds like my own issue. I am just too nervous to set up an appointment in case they find something worse. It is also a 2 week wait to get into a doctor right now anyway. 😕 This sucks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sTeaLth 238 Posted June 25, 2020 I set an appointment with a general doctor for July 10th. Then my normal doctor's office called me just now and told me they can get me in today to look over things and determine if I need to be referred. Hopefully I will have a little more information this afternoon. Thank you again for your response. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sTeaLth 238 Posted June 25, 2020 Doctor is convinced it’s esophageal spasms. Common. Especially for high stress, anxiety, and poor posture. Which I have all of right now working at home. The things I do that work to relieve it she said fall right in line with that prognosis. No red flags and she isn’t concerned about it. Basically, if something major changes then come back. Now I need to get it to move along. 👍🏻👍🏻 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MARC 431 Posted June 28, 2020 If you are under 50, the odds of it being anything serious are remote. I am happy to hear your doctor says it is not serious. I hope you feel better soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
