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SaltH2O

2y ago

Esophagus Dysfunction: Seeking Advice

Hello, I am new on here. How many have a esophagus that no longer functions?

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Esophagus_Mortimer

2y ago

Yes, type 2 achalasia (no motility). Just had Heller Myotomy and am recovering, so far better but am struggling a bit with heartburn now.
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ljmc1963

2y ago

I was on nexium for a few years, I had to come off. I take an eighth of baking soda to 6 Oz of water and take tiny sips. I have only had to do that about 3 times. I no longer have Any heartburn or indigestion.
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ProudWill

2y ago

I guess it's like that in some level, some days it really feels like it's not working at all, but some days I'm still able to swallow tiny bits of food..
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MeowMeowzzz

2y ago

My esophagus is fully paralyzed (type 1 achalasia)! I have had 2 surgeries that have helped but swallowing is still difficult.
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AVass1992

1y ago

šŸ¤— āœ‹ Hi, i know your struggles, i has this from the age of 9 and now iā€™m 30. I have struggled to eat since and to still this day now i struggle. I suffer with chest pain and tightness of my chest but i just carry on. It is not easy but i guess i am now used to it. I have gone through many surgeries and i can now eat. I was fed through a stomach peg from 9-15 years old. Life has been a struggle but i am just thankful to the people who was there to help me.

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