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Pain in upper chest area when starting to eat

Aging Well | Last Active: Dec 5, 2023 | Replies (9)
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Hello @wddoerr and welcome to the Aging Well support group on Mayo Connect. You mentioned a problem with swallowing that seems to clear-up after a few minutes. I can certainly understand how this would cause anxiety.

Is this a new problem for you or has it been an ongoing problem? Are there certain foods/drinks that seem to aggravate the swallowing problem, or does it happen all the time.

I'm wondering if you have discussed this with a doctor yet. I look forward to hearing from you.

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wddoerr | @wddoerr | Dec 1, 2023

Hi Teresa, Thanks for responding.
This is a new issue for me, it has happened only three times in the last two months, and always with a group social meal together. It happened after only a bite or two and then the pain in upper chest and an inability to swallow, along with shallow breathing. After 5-6 minutes or so, the discomfort leaves, (almost like a toilet emptying) I then can continue to eat and carry on a conversation. I have not yet talked to my GP, but I do plan to have a telephone visit with her.

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