Strange esophageal pain that can last 1hr+

[Megz421]

Every so often after I eat something (have tried tracking it but nothing seems to be consistent) it will feel like food gets stuck in my esophagus. I will get severe pain in my rib area and it moves up to my upper chest. I will also salivate a ton, like how you salivate before you vomit (I have never vomited from this). I don't burp but will have the urge to. Does not seem to be associated with acidic foods. This can go on for upwards of an hour and I am usually quite tired and have a headache afterwards.

[SassyLassie]

Hello~you may very well have a hiatal hernia and this is causing GERD, or acid reflux, both will cause the exact symptoms you are experiencing. Try drinking small amounts of aloe vera juice before each meal and at bedtime, this might help. I would also see your GP, you might need to have an upper GI performed to determine what is going on.

[Red_Star]

I've had issues similar to this although the pain was in my esophogus when swallowing. In my case this was due to copper deficiency (due to taking zinc tablets - too much zinc lowers copper) affecting my nerves. I also had excessive saliva and difficulty swallowing due to vitamin B12 deficiency (another deficiency that affects the nerves). Sounds like you also have some neurological issue going on although I can't say what is causing it.