I just came back from the ER. This morning, I was feeling a pain in my throat (not like sore throat, but more like something was stuck in there, somehow) which continued to travel down to my chest.

Naturally, we got concerned, so Andreina took me to the local ER. After an EKG and bloodwork, they confirmed it was not heart related. They had me drink something to verify it would be in my esophagus and indeed it was. I had what's called an esophageal spasm.

The cause of esophageal spasm is not known but it is more common in people with acid reflux disease (which I had back in 2001). Very hot or very cold foods or foods that are not chewed enough before swallowing may trigger an episode. I suspect taking my morning pills triggered it this time: I had never experienced something like it, I sure am glad I am over the episode now.