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janewhite1 · 09-11-2012, 07:29 PM

The stuck-in-your-chest feeling is definitely a sign of an esophagus problem such as schatzki's ring. However, it can be easily fixed. A doctor can dilate the ring by endoscopy (sticking a tube through your mouth.) No surgery necessary, although there may be some discomfort for a couple weeks.

Now, people who get it once may get another ring later on, so the fix might not be permanent. Still, the dilation should last a few years.

Ask to be referred to a gastroenterologist for endoscopic dilation. Until then, it might be easier to crush or chew pills rather than swallow them. (I have to do this myself, due to another digestive issue.)

09-11-2012, 07:29 PM	#2
janewhite1 Senior Veteran (female) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 9,398 Blog Entries: 32	Re: Schatzki Ring diagnosed in 1999 The stuck-in-your-chest feeling is definitely a sign of an esophagus problem such as schatzki's ring. However, it can be easily fixed. A doctor can dilate the ring by endoscopy (sticking a tube through your mouth.) No surgery necessary, although there may be some discomfort for a couple weeks. Now, people who get it once may get another ring later on, so the fix might not be permanent. Still, the dilation should last a few years. Ask to be referred to a gastroenterologist for endoscopic dilation. Until then, it might be easier to crush or chew pills rather than swallow them. (I have to do this myself, due to another digestive issue.)