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Esophageal spasms caused Urban Meyer's chest pains: Gators coach says he's felt healthy since late January.
Author: Fowler, Jeremy Publication info: McClatchy - Tribune Business News [Washington] 01 June 2010. ProQuest document link Abstract: More than five months after Meyer flip-flopped on his job, the Florida Gators coach revealed Tuesday that esophageal spasms prompted his chest pains and affected his decision to take time away from the team. Full Text: Jun. 1--SANDESTIN -- So this explains at least one factor in Urban Meyer's leave of absence. More than five months after Meyer flip-flopped on his job, the Florida Gators coach revealed Tuesday that esophageal spasms prompted his chest pains and affected his decision to take time away from the team. The spasms lead to inability to swallow food properly, muscle contractions and heartburn, according to medical web sites. Meyer complained of chest pains after a emergency hospital visit on Dec. 6 and lost considerable weight during a drama-filled 2009 season. The chest pains were not a sign of a bad heart, which was speculated. A healthierlooking Meyer said at the Southeastern Conference annual meetings in Sandestin that he hasn't felt pain since late January after taking the proper medication and staying healthy. The pain was like "waking up every morning with a toothache in your chest," Meyer said. "They've got me on some medications," said Meyer, who did not disclose the medication. "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." Meyer's doctors weren't able to diagnose the cause of Meyer's pain until January, Meyer said. Meyer told the Sentinel that his previous spasms shouldn't affect his long-term health as long as he makes healthy choices. "I can't just take a pill and assume I'll be fine," said Meyer, who resigned on Dec. 26 only to return to the team less than 24 hours later. Anxiety and panic attacks can cause esophageal spasms, and Meyer was certainly stressed out all of last season. Florida was one of the most hyped teams in college football history last season, and the pressures of chasing a national title collapsed on Meyer. Florida fell out of the title race after losing to Alabama in the SEC Championship Game. But Meyer has used the last five months to recover, including an escape from the spotlight that lasted almost two months from the conclusion of spring practice in early April until now. In recent months, Meyer has attended the Masters Tournament and took a "family trip" to Rome. Meyer even saw the pope, though he didn't meet him, which was the rumor. Trusting his staff has helped Meyer step away from the program when necessary. "I can bolt for five days, I've never done that in my life," Meyer said. "The stadium's still standing and everything." South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier said Meyer's latest time off is attractive to other coaches looking to get away. "I think some have thought it's a pretty good idea," Spurrier said. "He obviously needed a little break, a little down time...I doubt he'll do that every year." Credit: The Orlando Sentinel, Fla. Subject: Coaches&managers; Pain; Athletes; Tournaments&championships; Panic attacks Publication title: McClatchy - Tribune Business News Publication year: 2010 Publication date: Jun 1, 2010 Year: 2010 Publisher: McClatchy - Tribune Information Services

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Place of publication: Washington Country of publication: United States Journal subject: Business And Economics Source type: Wire Feeds Language of publication: English Document type: News ProQuest document ID: 356837934 Document URL: http://search.proquest.com/docview/356837934?accountid=14645 Copyright: To see more of The Orlando Sentinel or to subscribe to the newspaper, go to http://www.OrlandoSentinel.com. Copyright (c) 2010, The Orlando Sentinel, Fla. Distributed by McClatchyTribune; Information Services. For reprints, email tmsreprints@permissionsgroup.com, call 800-374-7985 or 847-635-6550, send a fax to 847-635-6968, or write to The Permissions Group Inc., 1247 Milwaukee Ave.,Suite 303, Glenview, IL 60025, USA. Last updated: 2011-11-03 Database: ProQuest Central

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