i have been fighting achalasia for over 2 years & depressed.

Get the operation done. I had mine after 6 years with achalasia and I wish I had gotten it done much sooner. It's basically instant relief and you will notice the change as soon as you eat somethign after the op. 

I'm afriad there isn't really anything that will help symptoms apart from avoiding lots of heavy and dry foods and to drink lots of liquid with meals but you can't live like that, it's just not fair or healthy. 

You should look up the cardiomyotomy operation and you will see its a very non invasive type of surgery and you will only be left with a few scars which end up as tiny little dots on the skin after about a year. I recommend this option 100% as it saved me. I was very depressed and cried regulalry when I was eating but after the operation I was able to eat almost anything (bread is still a little bit hard) and go out for meals without worrying I was going to feel ill.

I have now been fine since my operation which was over 2 years ago now. Really think about it.

Thanks!

Stress and anxiety will make it worse, but I know that this is chicken-and-egg.

You need to have the exact cause of your achalasia diagnosed by an expert medical person at a centre of excellence, and then take their advice.   I know that it would be great to be able to cure these problems without 'scary' procedures / surgery, but the question you may need to ask yourself is how much do you want to be better?   The price of surgery is worth paying in the opinion of many who have had it done.

There are no herbs to fix this. It is conceivable that there may be some that might help the condition but the cost benefit would not bear out .  As far as pharmaceutical help, the answer is the same.  Some people get temporary partial relief, but you are going down a dead end street.   The balloon helps many, will need to be repeated several times and many get to the point where they don't need to repeat it anymore ( but a lot of people keep going back).  Botox injected into the oesophagus I've had, it's very temporary and falling out of use due to complications.  There are a number of variations on the surgical approach.  They permanently cut the muscles of the oesophagus.  Many surgeons will then do another procedure to mitigate the effect of reflux.   One thing to remember is the longer one puts off a surgical intervention  because achalasia changes the shape of the oesophagus and the more other procedures one has before surgery the tougher it is going to be on the surgeon to get it right.  Do you homework, go to healthgrades and word of mouth, on your doctor. Some procedures are more dependent on the skill and artistry of the surgeon.  Ask for an objective number of these procedures the doctor has done.  Now if you do this, remember, too many cooks distory the soup, so do as the doctor asks.  

It is time that you educate yourself and ask questions. If you don't understand something don't worry about looking dumb ask the question  I have walked away from 3 surgeons over this.  I judge intelligence by the ability to teach,  not arrogance.  Confusing arrogance for self assurance is the reason many girls end up with jerks for relationship partners.  If you many the mistake with a boy-friend  you get screwed , but a surgeon is rearranging you anatomy. So find an experienced surgeon ( for the procedure you are getting) someone who displays interest in you and will educate, and prepare you.   

In making your decision in the route of treatment you follow make your self aware of the risks, each of these things have risk.  Understand that there are risks. Your question is to get the most good for the least risk+cost+pain and discomfort+...  

I had the myotomy (surgery) two weeks ago and while I am still on a semi liquid diet, the operation has provided instant relief. I feel much better and am confident that when i start regular food in another two weks, all will be well. Go for it!

 

Sorry but there are no herbal solutions or anything else that is going to cure your achalasia. You need to find a competent experienced surgeon fir a myotomy and a fundoplication. You wont regret having it done.