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New Diagnosis Achalasia

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Lostandconfused
Lostandconfused

Hi,

I have just been diagnosed with Achalasia. I have had no further information yet to know what type .

I am currently unable to eat almost any solid food and very little liquids. I am managing currently but feel very tired and weak after no calories over a period of time.

A question that i can't find the answer to is can those us us with this terrible illness vomit? I am so worried that I may catch a virus at work (I work at a special school) . My brain says if I cannot swallow how can I vomit? what would happen?

Also do all hospitals in the UK offer surgery for this ? or is it so unusual that it is a specialist surgery? I am currently booked in for Botulism injections to help and then create a plan but have not seen anyone to find any further information.

I very much hope someone can answer my query and offer any helpful information

Thank you to anyone who takes the time to respond

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  • pauluk60
    pauluk60 Lostandconfused

    Posted

    hi lost i have similar probs they mentioned jab also putting balloon in ophhgus which tries to widen gullet

  • Mabel0540
    Mabel0540 Lostandconfused

    Posted

    Hi, this surgery is performed by an upper gi surgeon and is a specialist procedure. I stay in the uk and have just had a heller myotomy as first line treatment and so far have had great results and long may it last. I hope you get some treatment soon.

  • ach53013
    ach53013 Lostandconfused

    Posted

    Yes, I've found that vomiting is fine, and seemingly the solution when something is stuck.

    If you haven't already, read the post about chelated magnesium. I found that to solve my achalasia after suffering for years.

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