Strange esophagus symptom

Posted By Allen on May 04, 1998 at 01:38:10:







I get a strange symptom in my esophagus.  It is like a rising feeling of a bubble in my esophagus/throat.  It can come on anytime but most often happens right after I begin eating or particularly when I am under stress.  It can be severe enough to be jarring to my system and I feel a little weak afterward.  It usually only lasts a second or two but occasionally longer which causes anxiety in that I feel that I may have some type of a seizure?  I am particularly concerned about this being a life threating attack or a serious problem.  My allergist has seen signs of Acid Reflex in my throat.  Can this be a caused by that?  I do not have the burning, indigestion or acid taste usually associated with GERD.  Anticids help to a degree and my doctor suggested Prilosec.  Are there any downsides to taking Prilosec?  Your help in identifying the cause of the symptoms or any advice you can give is appreciated.