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Posted 5/23/2017 7:03 PM (GMT 0)
He prescribed desipramine 10mg at night

I've been reading about side effects and they honestly seem worse than my actual symptoms, although my symptoms still suck. Basically sore esophagus at various times throughout the day. If I take 80mg of PPIs, it relieves all my symptoms, but I don't want to take 80mg forever, also, they probably won't be as effective long term if I keep abusing them

Anyone have any alternative treatment ideas for hypersentitive esophagus aside from avoiding trigger food and exercising, which I already do? Thanks in advance
Posted 5/23/2017 10:08 PM (GMT 0)
Do you have any idea what might be triggering your esophageal spasms? What times of day does it happen? Does it happen after eating?

What sorts of trigger foods are you avoiding?

Do you keep a journal?

GI docs don't seem to figure out allergies or triggers, but an allergist might - if you come up with some clues on your own.

I don't get esophageal spasms, but my chemical intolerance triggers my stomach and heart - sometimes right from my mouth and esophagus. If I eat sunflower seeds in something, I don't even have to swallow and I can feel something happening in my throat.
Posted 5/24/2017 11:26 AM (GMT 0)
I would definitely adhere to a GERD-friendly diet and keep a food journal. I might be tempted to try the desipramine, you can always discontinue it's use if you have side effects. What testing have you had done to determine your diagnosis?

Sharon
Posted 5/24/2017 6:04 PM (GMT 0)
Dear Cristian,

I have a nut cracker esophagus that is triggered by food allergies. I have been on and off disiperamine for about 15 years. The only side affects I've had are dry mouth and slight constipation which probiotic helps. My esophagus spasm for about 2 months if I inadvertently eat Artichoke . It is horribly painful . It causes me to be short of breath and have cardioesophagisl spasms which are scary. These symptoms do not occur on the desiperamine. It really is a miracle medicine it dulls the pain enough I can function. You have to go off it slowly cutting it down to one a day for a week then stop until you need it again. I have been scoped and had a motality test(worst test ever) showing strong spasms.
I hope this helps you. I have tried everything else on line and nothing helped me but the medicine.
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