Tightness just below my sternum at the valve is the first clue. Nothing goes through, not even saliva. Only thing that helps is relaxation breathing exercises. Usually turns loose suddenly within fifteen minutes.
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Originally Posted by wendy s
Rick, how do you tell if that valve is closing? I have had trouble swallowing capsules of supplements because it feels like they're jamming up in my esophagus, and not going into my stomach right away. If I don't leave several minutes between each capsule, it's uncomfortable and I wonder if I'm doing any damage. I actually sprinkle everything I can onto food or into drinks to avoid the problem, but some like magnesium citrate are too bitter for that.
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