Jim (Mount Albert, Ontario ) on 03/24/2023
Recovering from food poisoning, I found that I was going through severe heartburn and esophageal spasms. Very painful. I suspected that it might be due to a magnesium deficiency. I took a 150g capsule of Magnesium citrate with a little bit of water, and within twenty minutes or so my spasms started to disappear. It also appeared to have helped my heartburn also. Very inexpensive and effective. God Bless.
Matt (Houston, TX) on 10/15/2020
Jergar Update# 3 (Yucaipa) on 05/08/2017
While doing more research on ESP, came across another site where people were having the same symptoms as I have. Tightness in throat, spasms, fluttering heart etc. These symptoms are caused by the Vagus nerve. This nerve runs to every major organ in our body. It regulates the heart rate, stomach acid and the fight or flight response and other functions. If it is damaged or not toned it will cause the problems many of us have! Stress has a direct effect on this nerve! Lavender oil works directly one this nerve from what I've read, that's why it gives some relief.Lemon Balm also and it helps you retain gaba that keeps you calm. But you have to stimulate the Vagus nerve also. You can do this a few different ways. Go online and search Vagus nerve stimulation. The one I found that works best for me is this breathing exercise, Breath in and out through your nose. Breath in for 4 secs. Hold it for 4 secs. Breath out for 4 secs.Hold for 4 secs. Then repeat this cycle 6 to 12 times 3 times a day. I started this 1 day ago and felt better almost immediately! Had the best sleep with almost no fluttering feeling in my chest . By doing this exercise you are toning the Vagus nerve, hopefully with good nutrition, coco nut oil and raw honey that gave me relief from the throat spasms, herbs and the breathing exercise, life will return to normal. Please do the research and give this a try.
Jergar Update2 (Yucaipa, Ca.) on 04/30/2017
Hi, this is a good one!
Was talking to my 84 year old mother told her about my esophageal spasms in my throat . Still having them once in a while. She said oh you have nervous throat. Take 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and 1 teaspoon of raw honey let dissolve in your mouth and swallow slowly. Do it once a day. It's been 2 weeks haven't had a attack since! And no tightness or nervous feeling in my throat! So I've added this to my other remedies but have stopped the skullcap - too sedating.
Jergar (Ca) on 03/09/2017
So this is my remedy . 1 or 2 soft gels of lavender oil, 900 mgs of MSM morning noon and night you can take with meals for a total of 2700mgs, get a good quality MSM . You can take more MSM if needed. I'm guessing that the spasms are caused by over active nerves. You can ask your DR. but they don't have a clue. Hope this helps someone out there believe me I have felt and feel your pain and anxiety.
Magnolia16 (Keller, Va) on 10/19/2016
A doctor's wife told me of this cure for these painful spasms: drink a glass of cold water. This works for me also and I just keep a bottle of water by the bed as my spasms occur mostly at night. But come to think of it, I have been doing the ACV and honey twice a day for about a month now, and have not had any spasms.
Cayenne Pepper Stops Esophageal Spasms Julie (Tn) on 10/18/2016
So, cayenne pepper: I have found that cayenne pepper shuts this down - completely, and usually within a matter of seconds. I place a pinch of cayenne - sometimes even half a teaspoon or so - on the back of my tongue, let it sit there for a second and swallow very gradually. (Hard to explain but I hope that's clear! ) I just let it slowly go down my throat. Of course, this will make you cough like crazy, so have something to drink handy.
I'm not a doctor nor do I play one on TV (for those old enough to get that joke) and there may well be a number of different causes for esophageal spasm, so I can't vouch for this cure for everyone. But for me, it's so effective, simple, and cheap that I wanted to share with others who suffer this very painful condition and might be on the prescription drug pinwheel, trying one thing after another that may not work or may cause side effects. Gather your courage and give this a shot!
