wow this is crazy though. Have to make sure my bravado doesn't outweigh my good sense. I am having trouble swallowing at all. Even through the pain the swelling seems to be closing off my esophagus so that only tiny sips can get down. I will give it a day but hopefully it doesn't start closing down my trachea as well. Feels very tight in there. =/ The pain I can handle, but that kind of swelling is a concern.