My day at the E.R. yesterday

Chastity, I am so glad so hear from someone who also had strictures, so I have an idea what it's all about. I would much rather this be stricture(s) than angina, that's for sure! The funny thing is, there are some foods (solids) that I can chew and swallow with no pain, but then there are liquids or purees that just hurt. I can't figure it out, but I see Dr. Morgan tomorrow and we'll take it from there. Thanks for the encouragement! It's very much appreciated! Hugs, Christine

I AM SOOOOO SORRY I wish there is something I can do except keep you in my prayers of course. I hope it is stricture. I met Dr Morgan once and she seems nice, it was a short visit, she saw me the day I got my drain out. I wish you luck and here's hoping it is nothing to worry about Keep us posted and let us know how it goes Hugs Julie

Christine, Darlin' don't you worry, prayers are going up. If 2 or more agree on earth, it is done in Heaven. So lets agree that it's not cardiac...IT'S NOT CARDIAC!!! Agree? Tonya

Tonya darlin, I am in COMPLETE agreement. As I sit here waiting for the pain in my chest to go away again, I am completely telling myself it is stricture, NOT cardiac. And Miss Julie, I appreciate all of the support y'all are showing to me. Only time will tell. Now does anyone know how they test for a stricture? PLEASE tell me it is not the barium swallow test! That is the most offesnsive tasting thing on the planet. Can they check it without drinking that nasty stuff? I feel sick to my stomach just thinking about it! Hugs! Christine

Christine, I am so sorry you are having chest pains! It really sounds likes a stricture, especially since it hurts when you eat. Between the two, that's what we hope it is!! will be praying for you!! many hugs God Bless, nora

Hello Christine... I hope you feel better soon.. I had the same type spells in my first few months.. I was in the hospital 3 different times with the same problems.. They always did the swallow test... but it never showed anything wrong.. but evertime I would go to regular food I would end up in the hospital in the worst pain i ever had in my life.... They decided to do the endoscope and found i had a very narrow opening.. They stretched me 3 times and I have never had that problem since... The procedure is not bad at all... I wish you the best of luck... Just take it easy and eat soft things for a few days... It always help me..Brenda...

Thanks for the input Brenda. I dread that swallow test- it makes me gag! But, if it will give us the answer we need, then I'll just suck it up and deal w/it. Hugs! Christine