Have you had a myotomy before? I think this will be a HUGE part of your decision as 2nd myo's seem to be far less effective and for a shorter period of time....
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Heather McCluskey
heathermcclu...
Jan 2, 2011 4:05 am
Thank you Michelle for that informative post! I too have found a type of sublingual medication (a form of nifedipine which i think is a calcium channel ...
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Heather McCluskey
heathermcclu...
Jan 2, 2011 4:07 am
I have had a lot of relief from spasms when I finally realized that I should burp to relieve the pressure. It is not pretty but even if you are spasming ...
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Brenda
bbcoyle
Jan 2, 2011 2:16 pm
Hello, all! I just realized it's been a week or so since I updated you on how Brian's doing. A lot has happened since then. Last Sunday's MRI showed the area...
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Sandy
toomuchclutter
Jan 2, 2011 4:43 pm
That all sounds so positive. We are all glad to hear from you. Happy New Year to you and Brian. Sandy...
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richinchicagousa
richinchicag...
Jan 2, 2011 5:53 pm
Michelle, I have never had a myotomy, so this will be the first! I've had 2 dilatations, though. The first to 30mm, the second to 35 mm. I was never...
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Deborah Lattimore
artistdebora...
Jan 2, 2011 7:19 pm
Hi, Achalasians, I had a very nasty ulcer running horizontally just above my LES, with its almost out of control gastritis, and I had an endoscopy...
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Julie Montoya
medhelpinfo
Jan 2, 2011 7:24 pm
Hi Rich, I understand the fear factor involved with deciding to do surgery, however had I have known, with the right surgeon how wonderful the results could...
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Julie Montoya
medhelpinfo
Jan 2, 2011 7:30 pm
Hi Deborah, Sorry to hear that you have been so sick. The vomiting thing is nasty, I have been on and off IBS which can cause lots of nausea. Not sure...
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notan ostrich
notan_ostrich
Jan 2, 2011 7:52 pm
... Happy New Year to you, Achalasian. ... An endo can be irritating to the esophagus. On rare occasions a perforation can even happen. It may have irritated...
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notan ostrich
notan_ostrich
Jan 3, 2011 12:09 am
... A French, is a unit of the French scale or French gauge system not to be confused with the Mille (French). Just divide the french (Fr) by 3 to get mm. 52...
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richinchicagousa
richinchicag...
Jan 3, 2011 4:03 am
Julee, I am glad to hear how well things worked out for you. (It actually made me feel better to read what you wrote.) I agree with what you have written. I...
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Julie Montoya
medhelpinfo
Jan 3, 2011 6:25 am
Rich, I do understand what you meant, just wanted others who read here to know that the surgery if done correctly can work wonders. I think I speak for many...
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Ann Higgs
lilac_blosso...
Jan 3, 2011 12:17 pm
Hi Deborah, I think we need to call your post the "Here's the good news and now for the bad news, but now it's pretty good news" LOL I am so glad to...
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Shamira Harris
shareedanieal
Jan 3, 2011 5:11 pm
Hmmn... thank you Notan for your response. I wonder though it says on October 15th she was dilated from a 38 to 52 is this more then 2 sizes? I read somewhere...
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Deborah Lattimore
artistdebora...
Jan 3, 2011 9:10 pm
Oh, Brenda, I'm so glad for your husband and for you! How excellent is this! Oh, it's so good! Wishing you a GREAT New Year! Deborah, at the beach [Non-text...
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Deborah Lattimore
artistdebora...
Jan 3, 2011 9:16 pm
Thanks, Julie! I think I'll try to become a Soup-Meisterine! A little broth, some soft barley, some soft, fresh carrot slices, some soft, fresh turnips or...
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Deborah Lattimore
artistdebora...
Jan 3, 2011 9:24 pm
Yes, you're right; I do remember the manometry and very well, too. I can't have lidocaine (sp?) so they did not use that spray on the back of my throat. I...
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Deborah Lattimore
artistdebora...
Jan 3, 2011 9:26 pm
Hi, Ann, How's the English weather? We are finally getting our California Winter (took long enough) and for us, 54 F day-time is pretty...
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d_r_electrical@...
d_r_electric...
Jan 3, 2011 9:41 pm
Hi everyone Well another year and we still living with this My wife has had a few checkups at hospital She tries different things to eat which i am glad to see...
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Julie Montoya
medhelpinfo
Jan 4, 2011 12:58 am
It all sounds very delish!!! Glad your a foodie, I'm turning into one these days, now that I can finally eat, I've been cooking up a storm!!! Okay, that ...
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Julie Montoya
medhelpinfo
Jan 4, 2011 1:03 am
Happy New Year Daveyb! You are being very supportive to your wife, I'm sure she appreciates it more than you know. It took me a REALLY long time to make...
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Peg
p_mc4031
Jan 4, 2011 3:05 am
I've been thinking of you all! I hope everyone was able to make the best out of the holiday season, and enjoy it with loved ones! The holidays went by wayyyy...
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cookie3009
Jan 4, 2011 10:59 am
Hi everyone, it's been a while since I visited the site but would like to ask for some info. I'm in the UK and had my Heller's almost 3 years ago. I saw my GI...
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abigailstar2009
Jan 4, 2011 1:15 pm
Hi all I was a member longtime ago. I think I went by chefajt. Back again to share. I want to mention to all I have my own community on face book. It's called...
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Ann Higgs
lilac_blosso...
Jan 4, 2011 2:22 pm
Dear Deborah, Â I am totally aware that I will always have achalasia and that there are some basic rules I have to stick to, which normal swallowers don't,...
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Ann Higgs
lilac_blosso...
Jan 4, 2011 2:33 pm
Hi Carol, Â Did the Doctor never even mention the possibilty of a dilation? Â From Ann in West Yorkshire ... From: cookie3009 <cookie3009@...> Subject:...
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zlmmom1
Jan 4, 2011 6:48 pm
Hey Peg - good to hear from you. It has been awhile. Sounds like you are making good progress. Keep in touch from time to time. ~Michelle in NC...
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cookie3009
Jan 4, 2011 7:11 pm
Hi Ann He listed it and Botox as possible options but added that he did not recommend either of these. Feels that dilatation too risky (perforation) and too...
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Deborah Lattimore
artistdebora...
Jan 4, 2011 11:10 pm
Hi, I just looked for you FB group. Is it called Achalasia & Gastroparesis Support Group? If so, I'd like to join up. Best Wishes Deborah NL [Non-text...
