I find this so amazing that so many of you drink water with your meals. Water is something I have not been able to drink for many months. one sip and I will ...
Has anyone had the experience where food aspirates into the the lungs and causes an infection? How did they treat the infection? I'm just curious because I...
Aili wrote: He thinks I am too high risk because of some other health problems (not related) So he is sending me on to a surgeon so I guess its back into limbo...
Someone in this group said they had achalasia at birth, so it is obvious they didn't do anything to cause it. Many people get cancer without smoking or other...
Welcome Joel, Reading your story is like reliving my past. Like you water (no ice) became my constant companion my theory was to sip water throughout the day...
Paula- On the same subject, have you found that lighter foods are harder to keep down? During the growing season I eat lots of lettuce and other salad greens,...
I'm really nervous about writing for the first time. But I've been reading the mail and it's releaving to realize that I'm not the only one going through this ...
Jennifer- Thanks for your response. Have you tried standing up when you realize the food is starting to back up? When you're in a public restaurant it does...
Tanja- Excellent advice to get a full night's rest. Yet here I am again at 1:30 am CDT on the internet. What I really need to do is eat my main meal earlier...
Susan- Thanks for your detailed response. When caffeine was giving me trouble, I experienced some of the same symptoms (muscle tremors, GI discomfort, etc.)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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 ...
Mary and all others, I am reading about these spasms and I am wondering if that is what I get! I am so sick of complaining about eating that I find I let ...
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH?d=dmtContent&c=188585&p=~br,IHW|~st,244 79|~r,WSIHW000|~b,*|#esophagus At this link is information about medicines that...
Well, I must tell you that I DO NOT believe in letting things run there course. I believe there are answers. This whole thing for me has strenghtened my...
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...
Hi, folks! I've been following this discussion with great interest, as my gastroenterologist said the same kind of thing that Jerry's did. He said there is...
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...
Hi all - I just ran across this link and hadn't seen it before. It looks interesting - one persons experience of course and no evidence or substantiating info...
Hi, I was reading through the messages and I feel it is our desire to educate ourselves and to have insight from others who know more than most of the doctors...
I wanted to pass on my experience of Homeopathy that I felt was so useful when I had my operation. For the general pain and repair of the damanged soft tissue...
Hi Mary, I just got your note and I have to say that my care at the U of M was wonderful...the experience sucked but the people were incredable! I to am far ...
Is there any achalasia institute ???. I thing there would be world specialized medical institutes, created by the World Health Organization. All the best....
Failed on my first try at posting-- My doctor, an achalasia specialist, is recommending botox treatments to be used as long as they are effective. (Another ...
I just found this site yesterday and was reading some of the notes left. I am 36 and was diagnosed about 4 yrs ago...I have had a few witzle dialations not...
