Hi Gayle: I have been on Nexium 20 mg. for about a month. I still have some acid reflux even after my myotomy in Feb.2000 and I also have indigestion at times...
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Jerry Hastings
hastings@...
Jul 25, 2001 10:35 pm
Hello, Jenny. Did you by any chance ask about the questing we are discussing? Are support groups over-represented by those with the worst outcomes? I don't...
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Kliewer4@...
Jul 25, 2001 10:44 pm
After all this discussion, I think it is obvious that people who have no problems would not be doing any research, not find groups, and have nothing to...
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mrsjudson@...
Jul 27, 2001 11:01 am
I just wanted the group to know that I have had three "spasm free" days using Nexium. It is a timed-release capsule taken once a day. This has been the first...
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chaggas
chaggas@...
Jul 27, 2001 2:09 pm
Thanks for this info. I still get spasms, but they come from out of the blue and I never know when they'll hit. Right now I'm taking Levsin as soon as one...
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connfan1@...
Jul 27, 2001 2:17 pm
My spasms come "out of the blue," too. Sometimes waking me up during the night,and sometimes while I am teaching. (Horrible) They can last for five minutes...
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Susan A. & Mark S. Mi...
Millett@...
Jul 28, 2001 4:00 pm
I understand your situation and the need to vent sometimes is so over powering that often we don't realize we "ranted and raved" until the deed is done. I'm...
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Susan A. & Mark S. Mi...
Millett@...
Jul 28, 2001 4:10 pm
Thanks so much Jerry for this info. I've been up to my eyeballs in work (and bloody Dr visits) that I haven't had the chance to get to my email. As soon as I...
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Susan A. & Mark S. Mi...
Millett@...
Jul 28, 2001 4:39 pm
The majority of my spasm are in the middle of my chest. If I cannot get relief from meds or cold fluid they can travel down to what feels like the pit of my...
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Cathey Hartwig
catorjon@...
Jul 28, 2001 11:59 pm
Kelly, Thank you so much for making me feel "normal" I guess its just one more crazy thing that goes with the achalasia! I want to say one thing to the...
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connfan1@...
Jul 29, 2001 12:49 am
When I get chest pains that are severe enough to wake me up, I make hot cocoa and drink it as fast as I can. It seems to reduce the spasms. Also, and I know...
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Cathey Hartwig
catorjon@...
Jul 29, 2001 3:19 am
Gayle, I hope I spelled your name right I dont know why but I am still uncertian about the way I am doing this....I have had more then one balloon can you ...
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connfan1@...
Jul 29, 2001 12:40 pm
Hi Cathey, Thanks for your note. You seem to have similar symptoms as I do. The chest pains are never in any type of pattern. I too, have tried to see if...
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Mary Weins
rubgood2001@...
Jul 29, 2001 1:23 pm
Yes, I've had several. Sometimes they help. . .sometimes they don't! Mary Weins ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make...
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Kelly Wickman
kwickman@...
Jul 29, 2001 5:57 pm
Hi Cathey, As far as the nitro goes, it doesn't work for me anymore. Cold fluids and bread are what I go for first, then I can tell if it's going to be a long...
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goody316@...
Jul 29, 2001 8:56 pm
Hi All: I am new to this group. My name is Alice and I am 69 years old. I was diagnosed with Achalasia about 3 years ago, but probably had it for 7, which...
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EWagner593@...
Jul 30, 2001 12:12 am
I had several ballon procedures and 1 botox shot before they decided to do the myotomy...
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EWagner593@...
Jul 30, 2001 12:17 am
I went to the emergency room once for chest pains. I also felt ashamed that it wasn't a heart attack (what a thing to feel ashamed about!) The emergency ...
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EWagner593@...
Jul 30, 2001 12:20 am
Hi - the first time I visited the achalasia bulletin board - there were no members, just information and the name of the doctor who opened the forum. I was...
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Kliewer4@...
Jul 30, 2001 1:37 am
Alice, I can't believe a doctor of any type, especially one familiar with achalasia, would treat a patient like that! Definitely find one who is more likely...
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connfan1@...
Jul 30, 2001 10:55 am
Alice, I had to think about my response to your letter because I was so upset, I was at a loss for words. It always shocks me when I hear stories like yours ...
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spiralA@...
Jul 30, 2001 12:03 pm
hello everyone. i was so exited when i saw this group. It will be so nice to talk with people who have had the same problems. I am a 26 year ld female who has...
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spiralA@...
Jul 30, 2001 12:09 pm
Alice, I am so sory to hear about you expereince with that doctor. You definetly need to take action on that when you are feeling better. That is so unfair....
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Joseph Rogers
robjoe94@...
Jul 30, 2001 5:48 pm
When I woke up during the night with pain, I used to eat just plain white bread or drink a teaspoon of flour in water. The flour mixture did not taste all...
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Kliewer4@...
Jul 30, 2001 5:54 pm
Your story about your laparascopic myotomy has given me a lot to think about. I had the old kind 30 years ago when I was 19. Now that I may need another one,...
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Jennifer
jennlee.2@...
Jul 30, 2001 6:10 pm
Hi Alice, I'm so sorry to hear about your experience with your doctor. I've worked for a large medical group practice for the last 10 years (in the business...
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Cathey Hartwig
catorjon@...
Jul 30, 2001 6:23 pm
J. I know that you were confused about how to get to each other on this site. I did write you back as soon as I got your note. If you didnt get it then you ...
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B. J. Jones
bjjones@...
Jul 30, 2001 10:32 pm
Hello Paula: Read your note on the group re: old kind of surgery vs. lap myotomy. I have had both. The old kind thru the back, spreading the ribs apart. It...
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ronn@...
Aug 1, 2001 2:16 am
Hello all,I forget what your survey questions were ,so I will just give some info about myself. My name is Ron. I am 53 years old. I am a firefighter in...
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PLFarm@...
Aug 1, 2001 5:21 am
Hello from Northern Minnesota-I've been living with achalasia since fall of 1996. The most difficult period was the year between the onset of primary symptoms...
