Experiences with

Achalasia

We are not sure how many people with achalasia have had EoE investigated and ruled out, so we are asking for people with achalasia to respond to the poll that you should be able to see on this site so that we get a better picture of the issue.

Because of my history of varices they wont operate, Just wondering has anyone else been offered botox to relax the muscles? Thanks Ref

But in late March of this year, I had a procedure at the hospital to help a swallowing disorder called achalasia, that is really a bad deal, no food can go down. Three days later after the procedure where they botox your esophagheal valve, I developed a really bad form of pneumonia.

I have Achalasia and I can't eat or drink some nights and I can't be dealing with big dogs and big children but that's how it looks. See how it goes tomorrow if the collar is off I'm going for a drive and telling his probation officer every. I got to or I want ladt the year.

I picked up another complication, borderline achalasia, a very severe swallowing disorder where the bottom esophageal valve slams shut. My GI wants to hit my esophageal valve in the stomach with Botox to see if it will relax. I know some people take peppermint oil to ease the valve construction.

The last minutes I found peaceful to be honest Anyway Achalasia is the most unpleasant disease. You must look after yourself esophagus keep sipping water to keep it clean.

I am 32 years old.I have a transhiatal esophagectomy for achalasia for 9 months ago. I feel good. Thanks God. I can work and exercise everyday. I walk one hour everyday. I need to heal from God. Please pray for me.

I have a transhiatal esophagectomy for achalasia for 8 month ago.

Currently I am awaiting an appointment with my Dr Achalasia has completely changed my life. It sure has made it more difficult deal with the function of everyday life.

We also have a series of animated videos on YouTube on: Understanding Achalasia https://youtu.be/BMEh6W6sJiQ Diagnosing Achalasia https://youtu.be/MvfK03fmOkw Treatments for Achalasia https://youtu.be/KKNaip0AXxA and About our Achalasia Action charity https://youtu.be/vuVh2A4O6vI The new year is

I don't think it is achalasia, I think the oesophageal sphincter is permanently open or at least without muscle tone.

After a gastroscopy, barium meal and my 2nd oesophageal manometries I was finally diagnosed with achalasia just over a week ago.

I can cope with Achalasia after having the HM wrap but the spasms are horrendous. I need more help with reducing these as the pain is very hard to live with.

eating for somebody with achalasia.

I have put up a poll for Achalasia Action and have been getting complaints that people click through to the post but cannot find out where to vote. When I tried I could not find it myself! Can you help please? Thanks, Alan

My Gastro doc says I am at the beginning of Achalasia and thinks it will develop into Achalasia 2. Not sure if he is correct and have many more questions next week at my appointment. Just so confused and thankful I have found those with whom I may get more answers.

I have achalasia with a failing esophagus. I have been having trouble with waking and aspirating before I get up. Do you have any recommendations? I do have bed risers inclining my bed.

We are due to celebrate our first year of existence as a registered charity in January and aim to continue advancing our help and support to those with achalasia in any way we can. www.achalasia-action.org

I’m prescribed methadone for the pain after having no choice but to abuse OxyContin and Percocet to function and of course now I’ve also been diagnosed with gastroparesis and achalasia,trouble swallowing and I get the cause is the methadone.

More discussion about the different types of achalasia, and details of the Chicago classification system where the details of pressure exerted by the muscles determine the achalasia type in order to try and standardise how the medical profession deals with achalasia types.