Hi all I don't know if any you remember me, but it's nice to scroll through and see some familiar names - bigbrillohead, cindy, notan, etc. I hope you're doing...
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toniasdogsandi
Oct 1, 2006 10:29 pm
Hello Katie- i was reading your post about the spasms.My son who is 13 now with A and he has spasms and the only thing that works for him now is the pill...
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let45ride
Oct 2, 2006 1:56 am
Katie, Welcome back! Sorry to hear that you're still having trouble with spasms! I can almost understand your frustration with the lack of new research and...
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David
empirelimo
Oct 2, 2006 6:21 am
the gym..working out thing does help me deal w/spasms and maintain composure in a more mature manner due to an increase in stamina, endurance and strength. ...
Speaking of spasms, Sarah had a spasm this weekend in a public place and she normally drinks milk to aid them away, well we were'nt prepared for this one of...
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Martin Mueller IV
mt4mar
Oct 2, 2006 12:53 pm
Patty, I have had that same type of pain during some of my really extream spasms. When that happens with me I normally get into a tub of icecream and that...
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kielty_kia
Oct 2, 2006 1:13 pm
Hello Michael, Kia here, just to say, that a guy called Steve, also on this site, assured me that St Thomas hospital has the most dedicated oesophagul (i think...
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Debbi Heiser
bigbrillohead
Oct 2, 2006 1:56 pm
Well, you know me, Julie.... shy, reserved, afraid to say what I'm really thinking/feeling....LOL Pepto-Pink Debbi Debbi, Girl you crack me up. You tell...
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Debbi Heiser
bigbrillohead
Oct 2, 2006 2:04 pm
Katie -- I understand about being tired out and taking a step back. I do it from time to time myself (generally during hockey season, which is just gearing up...
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Carrie Bartolino
jfbartolino2002
Oct 2, 2006 3:45 pm
Thats how mine come I run for cold water and a cracker I also feel like
vomiting But that never happens Carrie ... From: pATTY cHILDERS Date: 10/02/06...
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Anne Isis
dressurhest
Oct 2, 2006 7:07 pm
Barium swallow x-ray- how was your prefromed? Today I did a barium swallow x-ray and I am very curious to know how yours where preformed. As I told you in a...
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Martin Mueller IV
mt4mar
Oct 2, 2006 7:23 pm
Anne, when I have had the x-rays done I have been standing for part of the test and laying down in other parts. Also I was turned to the side while stending...
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mike in WI
dtfanx
Oct 2, 2006 7:46 pm
Anne, My first barium x-rays were done only standing up. I was told, however, that they normally do a second part laying down. I didn't need that part...
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brooklyndayna
Oct 2, 2006 8:48 pm
I just had one last week and they did it standing and lying down. Even though nothing went down standing, they also did a short bit with me lying down as well,...
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Steve Lennox
lennoxsteve
Oct 2, 2006 9:56 pm
Hey Mike, How is it going? All is well I hope. We do sound similar. Even our age (I go into hospital 42 and come out 43). Except I am having the trans...
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Steve Lennox
lennoxsteve
Oct 2, 2006 10:01 pm
Michael, Sorry, I seem to have missed you post to Kia. I'm the guy who said St Thomas' is very good. Where do you live? St Thomas' is not the only hospital...
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Amanda
mandyw1011
Oct 2, 2006 10:10 pm
Found this again on the American Association of Thoracic Surgery. This research explains a mannometry procedure in a patient with A and in a normal esophagus. ...
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Amanda
mandyw1011
Oct 2, 2006 10:27 pm
Okay, so that link didn't work, try this... http://www.conferencearchives.com/aats2006/ then scroll down to the title "The Diagnosis and Minimally Invasive ...
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cynmark24@...
cynmark24
Oct 2, 2006 11:47 pm
Patty, I used to have an "early warning system" with spasms that my teeth would start hurting about a minute before the spasms came on. I'd either take a ...
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M1Silva
Oct 3, 2006 3:08 am
1st Appointment with surgeon "doctor Barry Salky" Wednesday Oct 4. Dear friends, Dr. Barry's assistant called today to find out all about my medical history....
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Paula
paulastuhlman
Oct 3, 2006 3:10 am
The only time I've had a barium swallow was less than 24 hours after surgery. They had originally wanted me to stand and lay down, but there was no way for...
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brooklyndayna
Oct 3, 2006 3:19 am
The barium test I described was post-surgery, 9 years. I have had endoscopies and barium swallows twice each in the last 9 years since my surgery (and once...
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Ann Higgs
lilac_blosso...
Oct 3, 2006 11:07 am
Dear Manny, I have just read your post and am touched by your openness in talking about your feelings and admitting to your fear. Firstly, don't forget that at...
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Ann Higgs
lilac_blosso...
Oct 3, 2006 11:21 am
Dear Steve, Thank you for sharing your conversation with Mike with the rest of us so that we can learn from your comments. When you talk about liquid being...
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Susan
binzhouren2000
Oct 3, 2006 1:42 pm
Hi Manny, In case it helps: Not everyone has spasms after surgery. My son did not have any. He's doing very well (2 months after surgery) and it's such a ...
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pATTY cHILDERS
pacjm20
Oct 3, 2006 2:07 pm
Richard, Thanks for the info, I will ask Sarah about any warnings, I don't think she has any, but being a kid with all this happening, sometimes she's not sure...
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pATTY cHILDERS
pacjm20
Oct 3, 2006 2:12 pm
Thanks for the info Carrie. I'm inquiring w/her GI Dr about getting her on nifedipine, I'm told it's great, especially when milks not around. I can easily...
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pATTY cHILDERS
pacjm20
Oct 3, 2006 2:18 pm
Man Martin, I hope I never get A, but that sounds like the best fix yet. Unfortunately Sarah would love to take that route, but high sugar foods tend to send...
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Carrie Bartolino
jfbartolino2002
Oct 3, 2006 2:53 pm
When we go out Hubby packs a bag for me Cold water I like the flavored kind
Insure and some crackers Thats my"DIAPER BAG" Carrie ... From: pATTY cHILDERS ...
