Well, esophageal spasms sure sound better than heart problems.
On another subject from the Destin meetings. If the SEC does expand, who will join? Texas and A&M? Or the semis and Miami? Clemson? Oliver Barry CRS,GRI Real Estate Broker Bob Parks Realty 1517 Hunt Club Blvd Gallatin TN 37066 Phone: 615-826-4040 Fax: 615-822-2027 Mobile: 615-972-4239 _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Badrish Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 5:57 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [gatornews] [USAToday] Florida coach Urban Meyer opens up about health scare <http://cache-01.cleanprint.net/media/2625/1259693777395_1024.gif> Florida coach Urban Meyer opens up about health scare By David Jones, Florida Today SANDESTIN, Fla. - Florida football coach Urban Meyer <http://content.usatoday.com/topics/topic/People/Sports+Coaches,+Team+Owners ,+Execs,+Officials/NCAA/Urban+Meyer> became so concerned over chest pains he has suffered for the past three years that became even worse during the 2009 season that he almost gave up his job - first announcing Dec. 26 that he was leaving the program then changing his mind before the Sugar Bowl. Meyer, who turns 46 on July 10, took a break from coaching instead and had several tests. He revealed for the first time Tuesday at the opening day of the Southeastern Conference spring meetings that his heart is healthy and the issue is his esophagus. "The biggest thing is I wanted to find out what those darn chest pains were and I did," Meyer said. "It's esophageal spasms, and they've got me on some medications. I've just got to be smarter in the future, and I'm going to be. I'm not going to let that happen again. "But the biggest thing was all that was related to what the heck were those pains going through my chest. Once you find out what it is, life gets a little better quickly." MORE ON GATORS: Florida <http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/sec/florida.htm> team notes According to the Mayo Clinic <http://content.usatoday.com/topics/topic/Organizations/Non-profits,+Activis t+Groups/Mayo+Clinic> 's website, mayoclinic.com, esophageal spasms often cause chest pain that can be confused with angina, causing fear of a heart problem if undiagnosed. Symptoms can also include difficulty swallowing, the feeling your throat is obstructed and a burning sensation. Medication usually solves the issue, but surgery is sometimes needed in severe cases. Meyer, who led Florida to Bowl Championship Series titles in 2006 and 2008, did not discuss the issue much further, saying he wanted to keep his health private. The Gators' coach, however, said he was feeling much better with the medication he has used. Meyer first complained of chest pains after a loss to Alabama in the SEC title game and was treated at a hospital in Gainesville. "It all relates to one pain, and that was waking up every morning with a toothache in your chest for the last three years and that's all related to one thing," Meyer said. "And so, since late January is the last time I had any issues at all with that. "Part of the reason for taking time off before spring practice and again after was to better learn how to deal with stress. He made offensive coordinator Steve Addazio acting head coach during that time and relied more on assistants to handle part of the workload. "I feel fantastic," Meyer said Tuesday. "I think I've got a better appreciation for the guys around me. When you just bolt for five days, I've never done that in my life. I just say, 'Hey you guys got it, handle it.' And the stadium's still standing. As a matter of fact, guys are working out, getting faster, graduating. It's going well." -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us
