Brief Answer: you need more studies Detailed Answer: Hi, swallowing problems can be really distressing. Esophageal spasms are certainly a possibility, however treatment options for this are very limited. How were you diagnosed with this? If your symptoms are getting worse you definitely need an upper endoscopy, first of all to rule out any esophageal strictures or other mechanical esophageal problems that may get treated during the endoscopy. Second of all you need to get esophageal biopsies, to rule out a disorder called "eosinophilic esophagitis", which is fairly common nowadays, and mostly in young persons like yourself. A swallow eval is important to make sure the problem is not neuromuscular, meaning that you may have a neurologic problem debilitating your swallowing muscles. Other studies that may be needed include a barium esophagram and an esophageal manometry. I suggest you making an appointment with a gastroenterologist as soon as possible.

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Brief Answer: see below Detailed Answer: yes if you are having problems pronouncing words at times, you may have a neuromuscular problem as i mentioned before. I the swallow eval is abnormal you should then seek a neurologist. Appointments should not take "weeks", but i guess it depends on the availability of staff and testing sites in your area. Hope i helped, good luck

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