Cayenne
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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!
Coconut Oil, Raw Honey
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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.
Cold Water
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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.
Homeopathy
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Kali Carb – Natural Remedy for Food Being Stuck in the Food Pipe in Achalasia Cardia
Kali Carb is a natural homeopathic remedy for achalasia cardia when the food gets stuck in the food pipe. The person needing Kali Carb often complains that the food passes very slowly down the food pipe and lodges halfway there. A stinging pain may be felt in the throat while swallowing. There may be vomiting right after eating.
Arsenic Album with symptoms like dyspepsia, heartburn, and dysphagia. Everything you swallow seems to have lodged in the esophagus.
Ignatia: You feel a lump like sensation in the throat that cannot be swallowed. Difficulty in swallowing with tendency to choke.
Asafoetida: Indicated remedy for spasmodic contraction of esophagus and stomach with reversed peristalsis in homeopathic treatment for Achalasia Cardia. Globus hystericus - sensation of a ball rising in throat with a feeling as if esophagus were driven from stomach to throat.
Work with a homeopathic practitioner to find a cure, but having these remedies handy is helpful.
Magnesium
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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.
MSM
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MSM, Lavender Oil
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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.
(Ca)
03/22/2017
Update from JerGar on esophageal spasms.
Hi, I have added things to my remedy, have found that skullcap really calms my nerves and thus has an effect on esp spasms. I don't have that nervous feeling in my throat . Also started taking magnesium powder, fish oil and b vitamin complex. A plus is my anxiety level is way down also! I'm convinced a lot of illness is because of almost no nutritional value in our food, so we must supplement with vitamins and minerals. Good Luck to everyone!
(Florida)
07/17/2017
Vagus Nerve Stimulation
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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.
(Norway)
07/20/2017
These spasms can be extremely painful. I'll begin to use the breathing exercise mentioned by Jergar.
At least it makes you feel good when done.
According to Mayo Clinic a peppermint sweet may calm the nerves and prevent attacks.
Stress is bad, I've never had an attack being in motion, exercising (walking, cycling, jogging, badminton, tennis etc...).
The most painful ones coming at work...have to calm down :).
