Managing Achalasia Doesn’t Have To Be a Tough Pill To Swallow

Achalasia has many treatments available. Our experts discuss how they determine the right treatment for you, the pros and cons of different treatment options and other things to consider.

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[Y-u-k-i-y-u]

I was diagnosed with type 2 Achalasia on august of 2022, and on march 15 I’m gonna be getting a Heller Myotomy, God bless these doctors and anyone who is diagnosed with this disorder. Take care.

[mickywhaley]

I had POEM 3/16/24 i am very sorry but i got to say . I takes 5-6 days not 2 days to recup from the effects of POEM surgery . Really does very painful for 2 days after . Then very uncomfortable.. just like a pulled muscle feels, because the esophagus is a muscle .

[guycraig]

My procedure did not work 3 months ago here in Phoenix, the last barium procedure showed all the Muscle is no longer working, so really a problem, ,,the Doctor has walked away from me…real problem. My primary is no help, , this is rough trying to Eat, get down.

[heithdmohler]

Finally. You guys were great . Now the question is how do we get to speak with a surgeon.

[isaurotamez]

I suffered with Achalasia and had the Heller Myotomy with Fundoplication in 2018 but did not work as well as it should have. In 2020 I had the P.O.E.M. surgery and it's been a great relief; however, I do get bouts of indigestion which I was told to expect, but I can live with that. Eating is no longer a challenge, just stay away from drinking cold drinks with my food. Drinking cold drinks (with food) makes it hard to swallow.

[yourthecrazyone]

I have EGJ outflow obstruction. I will be meeting with surgeons soon .I am happy to have found this video. I feel like I am more informed.

[pamfergusontaylor]

I’ve never been graded.I’ve been dealing with mine since 1994

[KJ-xcqs]

I had type 2 Achalasia with a hiatal hernia and a largely dilated esophagus. On May 16, 2023, Dr. Ken Chang of UCI conducted a POEM procedure without addressing my hernia. Instead, he prescribed Protonix twice a day, which he said I may have to use for the rest of my life. The post-op barium test showed no leakage, but very slow movement into my stomach.

[tbritz]

I had my esophagus cut 52 years ago. Now, apparently my achalasia has returned. What am I looking at? I have a meeting with a specialist, but can't get in to see him till May 9th.

[PhilWright]

Im scheduled to see Dr. Raja April 20th. Im hopeful to get more answers on my Condition Achalasia.

[beans-beans-theyre-good-fo]

I have type 2 Achalasia and have done well with poem.

[niteshrai]

I have also type 2achlasia And have done well with poem.... Dr kapil sharma in delhi he is best

[khaliddurrani]

Poem my friend is a surgical procedure done under GA that our Endo bros keen on becoming endo-surgeons have taken over.

[saboor]

Correct tough pill can not be swallow easily

[nursefayeeren]

Do we have any study for longevity of this treatment POEM, hpw lpng os ot good for?

[stephanieb]

I had the Heller Myotomy 9/1/2020 and still vomit every single day. I have been suffering with eating since 2018.

[timpoos]

I had a dilation and it changed my life. I can swallow anything no problem now. It’s been 10 months since the procedure

[AmbiPrettyBiznezSkincare]

And if none of those works then there are other options not mentioned😊

[sld]

This has to be the worst analogy I`ve ever heard! Swallowing pills is a daily issue for me, even after being operated.