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Esophagus is Spasming When I Eat, Help Please!

Posted By Gertie (Somewhere) on 12/07/2016

Hiatal hernia question

Some months ago, I was taking a zinc tablet and it felt like it got stuck--my esophagus spasmed, I couldn't burp, nothing would go down, very uncomfortable. 10 min or so and better. A week later, same thing. Then it started happening occasionally when I'd eat--felt like food was stuck and the tube was spasming. This past Monday, it started first thing in the morning and bothered me all day. I started with Apple Cider Vinegar + baking soda. Tuesday same but not as much or for as long as day before. Today, Wednesday, it was okay until the afternoon and has bothered me into the evening. I had beef stew (homemade) that had plenty of onion and tomato in it Sunday supper and Mon/Tues for lunch at work. I got worried it was my heart, but the pain isn't radiating into my arms or neck and I"m not sweating/clammy. Just a general spasm from mid-sternum to bottom where the ribs part.

Any suggestions? My bp and pulse are great. Supper tonight was baked fish, mac n cheese and peas. I tend to drink peppermint tea. Tea, tomato, onion I'll have to avoid. Anything else I should do?

Replied by Timh (Ky) on 12/08/2016

G: Three compromised body parts that can cause the esophagus problem, so I will suggest a beginners help with foods that will improve the situation.

Low Thyroid function can be improved by using Coconut Oil. Colon function can be improved by using Milled Flax Seed. Liver function can be improved by eating Beets.

Continue with the ACV and occasionally use it with the Baking Soda and this will improve Gallbladder function. Continue with the Zinc but do not take with fiber containing foods as this prevents absorption (which may be another factor in your situation). Also add minimal Copper and therapeutic amounts of B-6 to boost all the benefits of Zinc.

Replied by Steve (Nv) on 12/08/2016

Could very well be a pinched nerve caused by vertebral misalignment. A good chiropractor can help with this.

Replied by Gertie (Somewhere) on 12/08/2016

Timh, thanks for your response. I've been adding baking soda to the acv, so I'll not do that every time. My ibs-d takes care of keeping the bowels moving. I eat beets but not all that often, so I'll up them. Love them, esp when I pickle my own. I've been taking a tbs of Virgin Coconut Oil daily in my oatmeal, should I increase it? Today has been much better, but I've really watched what I ate--not too much fat or acidy. Thanks. I love Earth Clinic

Replied by Timh (Ky) on 12/09/2016

If you have IBS-D, then the problem is working it's way north and making things worse all around. Most cases of IBS-D are characterized with infection & inflammation. So, for starters, more Coconut oil may or may not make a difference, but insuring a balanced fats is what you need to focus on, especially Omega 3 EFA's.

To your oatmeal add one spoon of Milled Flax Seed, one softgel of Oil of Oregano, 500mg Glutamine. Aloe Vera Softgels will also be needed. Here is the E.C. page for IBS-D for further reading. IBS. Substitute margarine for real Dairy Butter which is rich in Butyric Acid which is fuel for the colon. Kefir is the one food richest in healthy bacteria aka Probiotics, so start making & consuming Kefir.

If you have indoor/outdoor pets, you will need to do a parasite cleanse.

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