Diet for Achalasia sufferers, what works for you?
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Very new to forum, and have fond some interesting articles. My diagnosis of achalasia is fairly recent, but my symptoms have been with me for several years. now 100% certain following monometry, ph tests etc. have been offered surgery, but don't want it ......yet! Also want to hold off on Botox. So, can it be managed by diet? I have given up eating meat, as this is difficult to swallow, and try to avoid all acid foods, never eat after 6 pm now, as I wake up coughing and sometimes vomitting during the night. So has anyone seen a recommended diet for sufferers of this horrible condition?
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danielle59076 Welshcake2
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I have not had success with any diet. I don't recommend Botox treatment either. If you aren't going to do the surgery (if you are young and healthy otherwise I do recommend the POEM-get your life back!!) i suggest the dilation and the meds. They helped me thus far. I am due for surgery on the 21st. I attempted it once before in June and aspirated during intubation. So make sure you really discuss this disease with the anesthesiologist whenever being put out.
Good luck!!
loretta15882 Welshcake2
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I waited too long before surgery, almost 4 years! Wish I had done it sooner! Messed up my esophagus by waiting! I have a dilated, truncated esophagus now! My advice to you is, don't wait!!!
AlanJM Welshcake2
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Te nearest thing is the food tips in A Patient's Guide to Achalasia that you can download from the achalasia section of website of the Oesophageal Patients Association, but it is not the same for everyone!
k84461 Welshcake2
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