esophagus spasms

[mary_march]

i have severe eaophagus spasms often.they occur at anytime of day or night without warning.i have had 3 major surgeries for ulcers., hernia and esophgas repair..i still suffer acid reflux and gastric dumping....what can i do for the severe esophagus chest ,neck and jaw pain?

   thank you
  mary

[troubles631]

I sure wish I could help you.  I not only have spasms, I have constant "lump sensation" in my throat for over a yr now and pain in my esophagus and now since spring have great difficultly breathing, actually "catching my breath".  I've been to lung dr, heart dr and GI drs, all on several occasion.  Last week they stretched my esophagus and hoped that would help but nothing!   I have tried so many meds, no help!  I am at my wits end, it is hard to live like this, tired of never feeling well..............please keep me posted if you find any answers.  It's sad you went thru surgeries and still no relief, I will prolong surgeries as long as I can for that reason.  No one seems to get complete results with surgery!  Best of luck to both of us.

[SHELL198]

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[mary_march]

thank you for your comments. i am so glad to know i'm not alone..sorry to hear you are suffering.  i know what it's like.  sure wish a cure could be found.  this is such a terrible desease to have.. i wish you all the best.

  mary_march

[Ratnakar Kini]

Hi,
Relief of symptoms due to esophageal spasms can be obtained with medications like nitrates and calcium channel blockers.
A low dose antidepressant may improve the response.
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