pain when swallowing

[Jeremy2C]

I am a 39 yr old smoker who has had GERD, IBS and anxiety issues for many years.  I take nexium daily for the GERD and metamucil daily for the IBS.  I am not on any anxiety medication.  About 5 years ago I had an upper GI endoscopy that came back fine.  4 days ago I woke up with terrible pressure in my chest.  I have had this before with my GERD but this was the worst it had ever been.  Since then, the pressure is gone but I have had very strong pains when I swallow or even belch.  Basically anything that stretches my esophagus causes horrible pain.  I am not sure what to do and I can't afford a doctors visit.  Does anyone have any advice?  My anxiety is really starting to kick in and I am beginning to worry about tumors. How long should I wait before I should really worry?

[theclansmom]

You could have an Esophageal yeast infection.

[Jeremy2C]

Does anyone have insight on this?