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Botox or POEM?

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donna74411
donna74411

Botox was not a cure all, but it did help relieve some of my symptoms. Spasms are back in full swing and so is my regurgitation. Can't sleep due to choking on my own saliva. Gastro told me yesterday she is recommending POEM. I also have a swallowing disorder, so I am not sure this is the route to take.

Any thoughts on a 2nd round of Botox vs surgery?

Thanks,

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  • carol33524
    carol33524 donna74411

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    I dont think I mentioned that I was diagnosed with type 2 Achalasia after all the testing. That is why I ended up having the surgery. Is that your diagnosis as well?

    • donna74411
      donna74411 carol33524

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      I was told I had an esophageal motility disorder and a swallowing disorder along with esophageal spasms. They didn't actually give it a name. However, they have been treating me as if I had achalasia. They have stretched my esophagus twice, and used Botox in the LES. Now my doctor is talking about surgery. She is not sure which to do. She is considering the POEM, because it is less complicated and has an easier recovery period.

      What is type 2 Achalasia? Are you glad you had the surgery? I know you said it helped a little bit. Do you wish you had chosen a different route?

      Thanks Carol

  • carol33524
    carol33524 donna74411

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    I dont think I mentioned that I was diagnosed with type 2 Achalasia after all the testing. That is why I ended up having the surgery. Is that your diagnosis as well?

  • carol33524
    carol33524 donna74411

    Posted

    I dont think I mentioned that I was diagnosed with type 2 Achalasia after all the testing. That is why I ended up having the surgery. Is that your diagnosis as well?

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