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I have achalasia and due to a misdiagnosis years ago, have now also been told I have Barrett's esophagus disease. Anyone else been diagnosed with both and if so, what lifestyle changes, medicines, coping mechanisms have you taken??? I had the HM w/dor fundiplication in 2012 and have had several endoscopies to stretch my throat. 5yrs out and still have issues like I'm sure so many of you still suffer with.
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AlanJM JoyAsh
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There is some information about Barrett's Oesophagus on the Action Against heartburn website, but the best source of advice is from Barrett's Wessex, who also have a website.
?Barrett's is associated with prolonged, severe reflux and is a reflection of changes in the cells lining the oesophagus apparently due to the exposure to the reflux. Some people have a fundoplication or other procedures to try to reduce the reflux.
?Provided that there is no dysplasia and the Barrett's is stable and uncomplicated, the Barrett's may not be anything more than a situation that has to be monitored periodically. The issue is how one can be reassured about it; it does need periodic biopsies to test for dysplasia or oesophageal adenocarcinoma.
?People with Barrett's often take PPI medication like Omeprazole but in your case it will all depend on how well your fundoplication works in keeping the reflux from rising into your oesophagus. It does sound like your food does not always run through into your stomach smoothly. The lower oesophageal sphincter should work as a valve to prevent the reflux coming up, and to allow food to go down and it is always difficult to strike the right balance in a fundoplication to try and re-create that efficiency. A pH (ie acid) monitoring test might be worthwhile at some stage.
JoyAsh AlanJM
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DJ-RN JoyAsh
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I'm sorry you developed that. I wish that I could elaborate. I wouldn't be telling you anything you don't already know. But give it a while. All types of people with Alchalasia post here and will help you. Take care.
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JoyAsh DJ-RN
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It's quite alright! I think we're all just looking for answers and support so I thank you for replying rather you have an answer to my question or not. I've been reading more on Barretts and im hoping I get the help I need. Thank you again~
Artysarah232324 JoyAsh
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Hi I also have Barrett's and achalasia I was diognosed with Barrett's c5m3 last year and diognosed with type one achalasia just a few weeks ago . I've been on 80mg omeprazole a day for the last year which helps a bit however the chest pain is becoming horrendous. I go bk on the 21st June to find out what course of action they are going to take
DJ-RN Artysarah232324
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I wish you much luck and prayer. Hang in there. You'll be fine. One day you will look back on all of this as a "done that...been there!"
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