Joined: 13 Jun 2005 Posts: 4 Location: Gwynedd, N. wales
Still Having Swallowing Problems Post Oesophagectomy. Posted: 06-13-05 08:24am
Hi
last year I had an oesophagectomy done but
have since had swallowing problems due to
anastomosis scar tissue narrowing.
I am now looking into and may have to have
another operation called cricopharyngeal
myotomy ( cut through the top gullet valve
down through the join with my stomach).
Has anyone else had this operation??
Still have to have dilatations every 6-8
weeks?? I would be glad to hear from you.
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blellev
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Jul 2005 Posts: 13
Posted: 07-18-05 18:22pm
I just joined this site, it seems like
such a great place to discuss stomach
issues :)
i'm not sure if it is the same thing, but
I had a laporascopic myotomy for
achalasia. I have not had any severe
problems with swallowing since (i still
have slow swallowing on breads and rice).
That was three years ago and I have not
had to have any other surgeries or
procedures. It has given me acid reflux
though so I am on prilosec for the rest of
my life as a result.
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crochetgirl
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Jun 2006 Posts: 1 Location: Ontario, Canada
Achalasia Posted: 06-23-06 18:15pm
Hello!
I am 17 years old. When I was 10 years
old I got achalasia. I took the barium
swollow. The doctors said I should get
the ballooning etc. I did not feel the
lord leading me that way. I looked for
a health alternative instead. It has
paid off!! My eating habits are whole
grains(soaked when possible to digest the
gluten and reduce phytic acid), red
meat,chicken, eggs(get the best quality of
the last three), raw sheep milk(i make
kefir out of it) fruits and veggies,
kombucha kvass,and different
lacto-fermented foods. My supplements
are naka greens, rehydrate, spectromin,
and molasses. I have been seeing marked
improvement since I have been going to an
acupuncturest this time last year. He
first got me cleaned
internally,acupuncture furthered the
cleansing. Right now he is working with
my craniel nerves. They are to do with
swollowing. Look it up if you have
time! :d always remember to stay
positive!!! And do your deep breathing!!
Lots of times spent outdoors. And
exercise! The herbs and food that I
found helpful follows. Peppermint oil
taken 10 minutes or right before meal,
wine with meal, onions(raw), kombucha with
meal, nerve herb tonic, herbal bitters,.I
think that is all. :)
please do not get any surgery the doctors
recomend for achalasia. It is not the
cure!! In almost all cases it worsens
the problem. Or it gives you another
problem sometimes worse then before! You
will never get free of it going the
medical doctors route.!!!!!!!!!
When I got achalasia I was 10 years old at
73 pounds. I was really bad at my
school work and wasn't gaining. Now I
am 17 years old at 5 feet 6 3/4 inches and
115 pounds. I am doing well with my
school. Best at spelling. My
achalasia is steadily improving. I can
hardly wait till I am cured!!!! :d :!:
if you have any questions please contact
me! I will be glad to help in any way I
can!!
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