Hi Robert, The problem with botox is it's only temporary and not always effective! And the more you do it, the wrose it produces and may make a future surgery tougher. Have you had a manometry?...
Hey Babygirl, It's not that she would lie, but she could misread it. I had mine done and the doctor told me I had Diffuse esophageal spasms. Well it turns out I actually have achalasia. If you're...
Hi, I normally post in the GERD forum, but I had a question about my heart rate. I've noticed my heartbeat has been slow - anywhere from the upper 40's to low 60's. The other day when I had an...
I'm assuming you're talking about a monometry test. It's not a pleasant test, but it does tell you a lot. This combined with the upper GI and endoscopy should give your GI a pretty clear picture of...
Well, I've been going to acupuncture twice a week for about 1 month now. the treatment includes the needles and herbs which I brew at home and take twice a day. the herbs are key, as she plays around...
Hi Blumoon, don't know about your specific case, but from my research if you have had dysphagia, food getting stuck in your esophagus, your esophagus can enlarge to accomodate the excess food you may...
Hi Lonie, My GI said the older you get the less they recommend surgery. your mom may find relief (at least temporary, from botox injections. She may want to ask her gi about that, it's done during an...
Well, when my GI saw the film he said I have a classic case of achalasia. that's when the LES won't open up to allow food in. He's gong to do an endoscopy next monday to confirm it's not something...
Hi Ben, Best of luck with your plan! I know it will be hard at first, but there's nothing there that's not doable! My one piece of advice I would give is to eat your vegetables cooked, rather than...
Hi Everyone, Kinda bummed today... had a barium swallow done this morning and it turns out I now have an esophageal stricture! I had the same barium swallow done 11 months ago and all was normal! Is...
Thanks for the info, Kitt! I fall into one of the categories where it's most prevalent, male 20-40y/o with dysphagia!...
Hi everyone, I just started going to a new GE...he's the head of gastroenterology for Mt. Sinai in Miami Beach, FL. I've had dysphagia (food getting stuck) and was diagnosed with esophageal spasms....
Good morning, Just wanted to give an update. Been to 2 more acupuncture sessions. Been better since I started going and drinking the herbal teas the Acupuncturist gave me. I don't feel 100%. I still...
Going for another session today after work! /community/emoticons/wink.gif Had a pretty good week this week! Slept better, but still having some coughing fits when I first lie down, although I may be...
Thanks Denise, I know most doctors don't believe in alternative treatments, but from what I've heard from this guy (a colleague at work recommended the GI), he's good about "prescribing" natural...
Had another session yesterday! After Friday's session I felt much better this weekend than I did last weekend! I still feel the food getting stuck, but it eventually goes down - most of the time -...
It's an acupuncture Dr in Hallandale Beach Fl, Christine Wu. She studied medicine in China and practiced there for 20 years. She then came here and got her certifications, nationally and in Florida,...
Thanks for the words of encouragement! /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
Yesterday I had my 4th acupuncture session in 2 weeks, so here is my update on it. After the acupuncture I felt really relaxed, but last night I had so much more energy! I had a cough from a slight...
Thanks LP, I don't have gastritis, but I do have GERD nad a hiatal hernia, so I don't want the peppermint oil flaring those up! I was looking at it more for the esophageal spasms. I'm desperate to...
Hi kirkland, The manometry test will definitely tell if you have spasms. My barium swallow came back normal and a couple of months later, the manometry diagnosed me with the diffuse esophageal...
I keep reading mixed information on peppermint oil. Some say it's good for GERD, others say it's not. One site says it's contraindicated for those with Hiatal Hernias. It's supposed to relax the...
Had my third acupuncture session yesterday. After feeling sick most of the weekend cause of the spasms, I feel better today. Not perfect, but better. Asked the acupuncturist why I basically took a...
Well, took a step back today. My esophageal spasms have taken the better of me. Haven't been able to eat or drink anything since about 10am this morning. When I get to this point, I can't even drink...
Had terrible side effects from Topomax. stomach ache, nausea, stomach cramps, weight loss, tingling feeling in hands and toes, slight depression, change in taste... and the migrains didn't go away. I...
Had my second Acupuncture session, so I thought I'd give an update, in case anyone's interested. Would still love to hear if anyone else has tried it! The day after my first treatment I was feeling...
My doctor refused to give Reglan, even though he felt I needed a motility drug. He had me on a similar Canadian medicine without the horrible side effects of Reglan - it's called Domperidon. It's...
Have you tried Green Tea? It has 15MG of caffeine compared to say coffee that has from 85-115 or a diet coke that has 45MG! Or if it's the caffeine, try decaf, which has les than 5! Maybe just the...
Thanks Den, It's just frustrating that none of the medicine have worked. My current doctor seems to have done all the appropriate tests, and medicines, so it's not like I don't think he's trying or...
Hi Shell, I suffer from GERD and esophageal spasms, and cold drinks are definitely make it worse. I have to drink all my drinks room temp, and small gulps. This may sound funny, but try successive...
Hello everyone, I've had esophageal spasms for about 9 months now. It was diagnosed through a manometry, a horrible test, but useful if you're having problems swallowing. the gi can really learn a...
Hi revjr1, I've had esophageal spasms for about 9 months now. It was diagnosed through a manometry, a horrible test, but useful if you're having problems swallowing. the gi can really learn a lot...