Stomach, Ulcers, Gastric Bypass Forum - Could It Be Achalasia???? Was Told Nothing Was Wrong!!!

For many years I have had a problem while eating. It used to happen only once a month or so when I was in elementary school, but now at 26 it happens like every other day. So her's what happens... I eat something and think all is fine take a drink and nothing happens and then all of a sudden something feels stuck, lots of pressure in my chest and almost a panicky feeing wondering if it will ever go down. Either it finally slips down and I feel relief or I have to run into the bathroom and gag it up. There is no stomach fluid just the food and drink that has become stuck. I would figure that if something was protruding in my esophagus that liquid would at least be able to pass, so it must be something completely cutting off entrance into my stomach.

I went to an ear nose and throut specialist a few years ago and did the barrium swallow and was told that there was nothing wrong and the bleeping doctor (sorry:( ) just sent me on my way without trying to figure out what else he could do to help or to try any other tests. But duh since it doesnt happen every time I eat then maybe it wouldnt show up on the x-ray at that time, and maybe there really is something wrong. I looked up achalasia and most of the symptoms seemd to match except that it isnt at every meal. I dont know what to do to get someone to listne to me and believe me that I have a problem and I dont want it to keep getting worse. I am so nervouse to eat out or over at someones house because I know there is a good chance that I will end up running to the bathroom. I am just wondering if there is anyone out there who knows what I am going through. I guess my grandma has the same problem but has never had it checked. Thanks for passing it down grandma lol.

Thanks for listening to me ramble. I am very good at wrting books when I post lol