Anyone heard of esophageal spasms?

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Suzy
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Anyone heard of esophageal spasms?

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I think my chest pains may be esophageal spasms (I might also have nutcracker esophagus). I also have GERD thanks to the PPI I was put on for gastritis. Does anyone know anything about these spasms? I don't think they're dangerous but they are painful. I can swallow food with no problem. I refuse to go on a PPI for it (just got off) and am weaning off an H2. No more acid blockers for me. Thanks all.
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Suzy
a few posts down is a post from Carolm - Chest Pains = silent reflux...
i think it aligns with your question..
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Hey Suzy,

Going up on your magnesium can greatly help this issue. Not sure how much your taking?
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Another thought was to put mag oil directly on outside of throat. I've done this before and found that it helped at night when it would bother me most.
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