fur me, it gets more with age..wif a l'il RA to boot....
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ghnfounder
Apr 2, 2011 8:49 pm
Dear Achalasia Group Members, I want to share with you all about the development and success of the HealthShare Groups <http://healthsharegroups.org/>...
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Kelly Westerdes
sara4894
Apr 3, 2011 6:56 pm
Barb,     I've not been diagnosed with A but with esophageal spasms ever since my fundiplication & hiatal hernia surgery on Oct 26, 2009. I am also...
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Hassaan Tariq
hassaan_saad
Apr 3, 2011 8:50 pm
Hi Kelly, Could you please mention the name of the 'Acid Reflux Medicine'? Does it help? Regards Hassaan To: achalasia@yahoogroups.com From: sara4894@......
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Carol M
timber_homes...
Apr 3, 2011 8:52 pm
My husband will be having surgery to repair a diverticulum and achalasia. My question is what affects if any will scar tissue have in the future. Did anyone...
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notan ostrich
notan_ostrich
Apr 4, 2011 1:37 am
Interesting news story. Hartford Insurance Sued For Denying Disability Payments To Medical Professional ...
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Carolyn
wooleeacre
Apr 4, 2011 6:02 am
http://highwire.stanford.edu/cgi/medline/pmid;21435920 Medline Abstract Atypical Variants of Classic Achalasia Are Common and Currently Under-Recognized: A...
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Carolyn
wooleeacre
Apr 4, 2011 6:12 am
Medline Abstract Improving functional esophageal surgery with a "smart" bougie: endoflip. S Perretta, B Dallemagne, B McMahon, J D'Agostino, and J Marescaux ...
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spotoca
Apr 4, 2011 12:23 pm
I find this interesting and see it from both perspectives. Insurance companies are notorious for doing things like this and most likely were taking into...
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James Clarke
xabishaix
Apr 4, 2011 9:01 pm
I did have a Lapro with DOR Fundo last September. I eat steak with no problems nows. I do get some issues with middle eastern food (hummus and pita bread)...
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notan ostrich
notan_ostrich
Apr 5, 2011 2:00 am
... Yes, most of us have gotten relief, but not all. She may be among those that did not or that the relief did not last long. If I remember correctly, James...
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Marcene Rainey
marcenerainey
Apr 5, 2011 12:34 pm
I am a 36 year old, very active mother of four. I was recently diagnosed with Achalasia and I am currently awaiting a VATS myotomy by Dr. Fuller (thanks to...
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bigbrillohead
Apr 5, 2011 12:35 pm
... Yes to both of the above ... No to both of the above Debbi in Michigan...
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Mario
mmacera2000
Apr 5, 2011 2:24 pm
A few years after my (so far successful) myotomy surgery I had a child and needed to get life insurance. Hartford bumped me down 2 ratings "SOLELY BECAUSE OF...
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Sandy
toomuchclutter
Apr 5, 2011 2:37 pm
Dear Marci, Dr. Fuller did my surgery about 6 years ago. I'm still doing really, really well. Tell him hi for me. No, don't have any of those issues. The...
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shark13sr@...
shellr13
Apr 5, 2011 2:52 pm
I have hypo and my grandmother was hyper and my son has A. Do not know i there is a connection? Shelley In a message dated 4/5/2011 9:37:50 A.M. Central...
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Sesara
sesara_adpm
Apr 5, 2011 3:17 pm
I mostly lurk, but I just wanted to agree with Notan regarding the DES...I can easily see how someone who really suffered from DES would want to be on...
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josef
schmundt
Apr 5, 2011 4:27 pm
I am going to have a gastric emptying test done in the near future to see if my nausea may be from gastroparesis or some sort of blockage in the stomach.I...
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linda_170883
Apr 6, 2011 12:03 am
Hi! I'm new to this group, I'm wondering is anyone else from Ireland? If so, has anyone had surgery for achalasia here, I've had 4 balloon dilations which only...
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Barb C.
bagwoman52
Apr 6, 2011 12:27 am
Joel, I had a HM almost a year ago, have had several medical tests done since, was finally diagnosed with nerve damage to stomach. I am having additional...
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Barb C.
bagwoman52
Apr 6, 2011 12:42 am
Notan, you are so knowledgeable about Achalasia. You mention "there are rarer familial types that are inherited." Can you provide more information or a link to...
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kotacj@...
kotacj
Apr 6, 2011 1:33 am
My son who had heller with dor feb 2009 also complains of "stomach aches" after eating meals. He is to be scheduled for a gastric emptying test ths summer...
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Shannon
grneyegrrl
Apr 6, 2011 2:13 am
Wow interesting. My son also had a heller in 09 and is complaining if pains as well. I will have to look into that. His GP said he was constipated. I looked at...
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kotacj@...
kotacj
Apr 6, 2011 2:58 am
His gi doc did a endoscopy in march, found gatorade in his stomach after being npo for 9 hours. That was the last thing he drank the night before, and I know...
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josef
schmundt
Apr 6, 2011 10:38 am
I get sharp pains at the bottom of my rib cage on both sides.Other members thought that these were possibly spasms, but I wonder if they have something to do...
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shameca williams
suwwilli
Apr 6, 2011 11:41 am
Quality is the main priority of our pharmacy. We suggest only proven meds... http://www.digmotor.com.br/link_friend.php?taolID=2fruf...
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shanachunt
Apr 6, 2011 2:11 pm
I was just diagnosed with achalasia. I am looking at options...surgery, the balloon procedure or drugs. It sounds as if the surgery is not without...
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Martin Mueller IV
mt4mar
Apr 6, 2011 2:17 pm
Hello I am sorry that you have this disease. I am glad that you have found us here. If you would like to talk to me I am willing to help out as best as I...
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bpm5150@...
bpm5150
Apr 6, 2011 2:19 pm
Hello. I had a heller myotomi in 2009. It was not a permanent fix. Previous to that I had the stretching, which actually made my condition worse. The surgery...
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Tracy Stevens
stevens_30796
Apr 6, 2011 2:35 pm
I've had the botox injection. It is only a temporary solution and is not
effective for everyone. It is set to last at most 9 to 12 months. Mine has
started to...
