spasm or jerking sensation in lower throat upper chest area

[MarleneFlorrie]

I am wondering if anyone with Lupus has experienced having a feeling in the lower throat upper chest area that feels like a spasm or jerking sensation that can cause you to catch your breath or cough. I have had this type of thing more than once, it seems to not last long when it happens.

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Yes my husband newly diagnosed with Lupus Def gets this. They have previously said it could be a corkscrew oesophagus or hernia. Makes me wonder now. Its almost like he stops breathing when it happens. Very scarey.

[MarleneFlorrie in reply to Hidden]

Thank your for your reply, I hope that he has received help with this, has he had a endoscopy or any tests to check it, I had an endoscopy last February and the doctor didn't find anything unusual in the esophagus. I wonder if it has to do with the autoimmune issue. I hope you have a nice weekend.

[Hidden in reply to MarleneFlorrie]

Hi, yes he has had endoscopy and does take some medication that supposed to relax the throat but he still gets the same symptoms, the poor love and poor u too! I have read that taking an ice cold drink can shock the oesophagus into opening again. it's a horrible thing to watch him going through this and makes him reluctant to eat anywhere else but home.