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Referred question about Peg Line

I have been asked this question in a different forum but don't feel qualified to answer it. Hoping some on here may help. "Hello I am the wife and caregiver...

I have been asked this question in a different forum but don't feel qualified to...

chrisrob

•10 years ago

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Had achalasia for 30 yrs coped with symptoms well. Why suddenly am I getting tickly cough that disturbs my sleep?

Lots of stress recently though still managing to eat ok

Nellie-1928

•10 years ago

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Hi I am 5 years post op for oesophageal cancer,on the whole i am very well and know how lucky i am,but i do get pain especially when i wake

in the area of where my stomach was before op,i do take gaviscon as i believe it could be wind that builds up during the night,but just wondering if anybody...

in the area of where my stomach was before op,i do take gaviscon as i believe it...

Mayan

•10 years ago

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My husband has had a stent fitted for his oesophageal cancer and is still experiencing pain two weeks later. Is this normal?

nidbib

•10 years ago

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My dad aged 70 yrs is having achalasia cardiac having JT feeds 9 times a days. He weighs 37-39 kgs.

Need assistance on the corrective measures for this kind of condition. His condition is for a very long time now.

Need assistance on the corrective measures for this kind of condition. His condi...

roshan030872

•10 years ago

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my husband was diagnosed oesophagus cancer july 2013 it is terminal he has had 8 x chemo and now 10 radiotherapy not sure what to expect?

mogga

•10 years ago

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Hi all I had the osaphagectomy almost 2 years ago now managing ok ish at the moment.because of the severity of the Op I was medically

Retired from work as a postman I am not coping very well mentally and just wondered if anyone else is going through hard times in the same way as I am?

Retired from work as a postman I am not coping very well mentally and just wonde...

Gerard

•10 years ago

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We need help with late dumping syndrome please

My husband who had a trans hiatal oesophagectomy in July last year is having a difficult time with late dumping syndrome. It started just after Christmas and...

My husband who had a trans hiatal oesophagectomy in July last year is having a d...

valruss

•10 years ago

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Hi Everyone, I am about to have my second round of chemo, then the Ivor Lewis operation in about 6 weeks time. I am very very nervous about

having this operation, as I'm not sure what to expect afterwards. eg. what is the recovery rate like afterwards how long is it roughly before I shall be back...

having this operation, as I'm not sure what to expect afterwards. eg. what is th...

prissymissy

•10 years ago

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Side effects of esomaprazole. I have been taking esomaprazole for my acid reflux for 2 weeks ( after gastroscopy which revealed weak gullet

and stomach ) but no damage, but the weakening meant that acid leaking up into my throat and mouth. Was prescribed esomaprazole which I took for 2 weeks but I...

and stomach ) but no damage, but the weakening meant that acid leaking up into m...

annie-w

•10 years ago

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Hi, I'm 2 half years post Ivor Lewis and havebeen diagnosed with mild oesphagitus, excuse my spelling, since then I've doubled up on

Omeprozole and take metoclopramide for bile.I'm not due to see my consultant until May and can't help worrying, he wasn't at all worried. I had an endoscopy...

Omeprozole and take metoclopramide for bile.I'm not due to see my consultant unt...

nuttytreacle

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Talking about it!

One of the interesting things to come out of recent studies about the experience of cancer patients some time after their treatment was the number of people...

One of the interesting things to come out of recent studies about the experience...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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I wondered if any of you had purchased an electrical bed ? Since coming out of the hospice where he had such a bed Nielsen has noticed a lot

More acid reflux and pain in his sides and back despite wedge pillows. So we have decided to buy one , trouble is the choice is quite confusing, we have found...

More acid reflux and pain in his sides and back despite wedge pillows. So we hav...

Lynleahy

•10 years ago

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I'm getting a burning pain in my chest, what is it?

I'm nearly four years post op., and for the last few weeks I've been getting an indigestion type pain. Not when I've eaten, but when I'm hungry and haven't...

I'm nearly four years post op., and for the last few weeks I've been getting an ...

patchworker

•10 years ago

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My husband,Bob, is half way through 9 weeks chemo ECF but has developed problems in last three days with swallowing liquids. Any advice?

We have rung the chemo helpline and they have advised to contact our Key Worker tomorrow. I have tried liquidising everything but in the last three days...

We have rung the chemo helpline and they have advised to contact our Key Worker ...

nidbib

•10 years ago

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All posts for February 2014

Referred question about Peg Line

Had achalasia for 30 yrs coped with symptoms well. Why suddenly am I getting tickly cough that disturbs my sleep?

Hi I am 5 years post op for oesophageal cancer,on the whole i am very well and know how lucky i am,but i do get pain especially when i wake

My husband has had a stent fitted for his oesophageal cancer and is still experiencing pain two weeks later. Is this normal?

My dad aged 70 yrs is having achalasia cardiac having JT feeds 9 times a days. He weighs 37-39 kgs.

my husband was diagnosed oesophagus cancer july 2013 it is terminal he has had 8 x chemo and now 10 radiotherapy not sure what to expect?

Hi all I had the osaphagectomy almost 2 years ago now managing ok ish at the moment.because of the severity of the Op I was medically

We need help with late dumping syndrome please

Hi Everyone, I am about to have my second round of chemo, then the Ivor Lewis operation in about 6 weeks time. I am very very nervous about

Side effects of esomaprazole. I have been taking esomaprazole for my acid reflux for 2 weeks ( after gastroscopy which revealed weak gullet

Hi, I'm 2 half years post Ivor Lewis and havebeen diagnosed with mild oesphagitus, excuse my spelling, since then I've doubled up on

Talking about it!

I wondered if any of you had purchased an electrical bed ? Since coming out of the hospice where he had such a bed Nielsen has noticed a lot

I'm getting a burning pain in my chest, what is it?

My husband,Bob, is half way through 9 weeks chemo ECF but has developed problems in last three days with swallowing liquids. Any advice?

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