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Posted 7/11/2016 2:05 AM (GMT 0)
hi -- about a year ago, I was eating and food suddenly felt stuck right in the middle of my chest. It didn't happen again for a couple months, and then it was on and off intermittent dysphagia (food sometimes felt like it was going down my esophagus really slowly) until last Friday when I went to my doctor, hoping he would say it was GERD. I've never really had heartburn, but have had lifelong mild stomach issues, plus a bad anxiety disorder. I'm 37 / female.

My doctor didn't mention GERD, and referred me to a gastroenterologist (appt next week). This freaked me out (I also looked at Dr. Google for dysphagia, which was a mistake!!) and since then, I've felt every single bite of food going down my esophagus / feeling stuck, plus burping, sour stomach, and a bit of heartburn.

Can this be caused by GERD / stress / anxiety? My grandmother (94) and uncle (72) both had esophagus cancer, so I'm a bit concerned.
Posted 7/11/2016 9:35 PM (GMT 0)
If your food is really going down slowly there are many possible causes. Your gastroenterologist will help figure it out. I wouldn't suspect GERD as a primary cause of swallowing difficulty.

I have chronic slow weak swallowing because of polio, neck surgery, and taking pain meds. You will probably have different causes. There are all sorts of things that can slow down peristalsis.

I help my situation by drinking something warm with meals, chewing or crushing dry tablets, avoiding tough foods like beef, eating slowly, and chewing food well. These suggestions might help you.

Best wishes, and keep in touch!
Posted 8/27/2016 4:00 PM (GMT 0)
I have been experiencing the exact same symptoms. I am scheduled for an endoscopy in a few days. Just wondering if you had been able to determine the cause of your symptoms or have had any improvement/relief?
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