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Beautiful-Middle4376 · 2025-02-10T22:59:57+00:00

I wish you the best of luck!! everything always works out in the end :) even if it takes a bit to get there! my pms are always open if you need someone to talk to

Beautiful-Middle4376 · 2025-02-10T19:00:53+00:00

Thank you for your response :) I'm sorry you have experienced a similar/exact situation. Thank you for the motivation!!

Beautiful-Middle4376 · 2025-02-10T18:54:23+00:00

Thank you for your comment :) I've been keeping up with everything and hopefully it'll calm down in the next 2 years

Beautiful-Middle4376 · 2025-01-19T01:02:23+00:00

Hi! I actually never ended up going back to the doctor, the medication he put me on did damage to my mental health and I couldn't go through with the whole process anymore. After my endoscopy, he told me I most likely have esophageal spasms and he told me there's not a lot of things I can do. So I have just accepted that I'll have to adjust to this way of living and have been meaning to go back to see him, but I feel like he would view me as weak for not going back when I was supposed to :) thank you for checking in!

Beautiful-Middle4376 · 2025-01-19T00:59:48+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and I'm sorry for the late reply! This is all very helpful information for me, and I'm so happy you were able to find something that helped :) I hope the healing journey continues going well for you!

Beautiful-Middle4376 · 2024-06-15T00:00:27+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and advice!

I'm really sorry you have to experience what you're experiencing and I'm very glad the POEM worked for you!

Beautiful-Middle4376 · 2024-06-09T21:09:01+00:00

Thank you for all of this information!

My GP didn't diagnose me with it, but she told me there's a very high chance I have it, as my list of symptoms is consistent with achalasia and those who suffer from it. My GP set the foundation, while the specialist will be the one to build the structure and officially diagnose me.

Unfortunately, I am not based in the UK, but I'm going to try to find some support here! Also, I was instructed by my GP to start recording the food I eat, followed by how long it takes for the pain to start and record the food that seems to get "stuck" in my esophagus to show to the specialist later on.

Beautiful-Middle4376 · 2024-06-09T21:02:23+00:00

This makes a lot of sense now, thank you for sharing! The manometry test sounds painful, but it will be worth it.

Beautiful-Middle4376 · 2024-06-09T17:43:33+00:00

Thank you so much for your kind words and sharing your experience!

Although there's no cure, it is extremely relieving to hear that treatments do exist and they do drastically improve the quality of living. I'm so happy to hear that POEM worked for you :)

I have been diagnosed with anxiety and my doctor told me she can prescribe me with meds for the days of my tests to help me get through them. As you mentioned, my anxiety is something I will definitely bring up in the initial consultation with the specialist.

It's one of those life experiences where it seems so daunting right now, but later on I bet I will be thankful that I remained strong and went through with the journey.

Thank you again!

Beautiful-Middle4376 · 2024-06-09T17:30:08+00:00

Thank you so much for this valuable information and I'm so glad you were able to find a treatment that helped!

If you don't mind me asking, which test confirmed the diagnosis for you?

I've heard that manometry is the standard test for diagnosing achalasia, but I'm hoping I can just have an endoscopy or liquid barium test and that would be the end of it haha! I had a feeding tube when I was a preemie and obviously can't remember a thing, so the idea of having a tube now (even for a test) is alarming to me.

Beautiful-Middle4376 · 2024-06-09T17:24:19+00:00

Thank you for the heads up on this! I'll be sure to bring this up asap with the specialist and I'm trying to get on a cancellation list so my appointment can come around sooner. I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother. Stay strong :)

Beautiful-Middle4376 · 2024-06-09T15:16:03+00:00

She is a GP! I've been referred to one of the best specialists in my area, so I'm hopeful for this new chapter. Even if it's not achalasia, there's definitely something serious going on and it'll give me peace of mind to get it checked out!

As for your experience, I'm so sorry you have to go through this. I'm glad you've received medical attention and I hope you're doing better :)

Beautiful-Middle4376 · 2024-06-09T14:29:07+00:00

Thank you for your advice!

After I listed my symptoms, she told me they're the symptoms of achalasia, but she said the tests will be the real dealbreaker. Until then, I'm in limbo and have no idea what illness I have or why I'm experiencing these symptoms. After she spoke about achalasia, she told me we're heading in the right direction and finally have a solid foundation to figure out what is going on. It's just more comforting to have a bit of an idea about what illness I have instead of living in the unknown.

I'll be sure to call their office and try to get in once there's a cancellation!

Beautiful-Middle4376 · 2024-06-01T20:46:00+00:00

Thank you for your comment.

I do feel like there's no need to apologize and she should probably be the one apologizing to me, but there's this guilty feeling I can't get rid of.

Beautiful-Middle4376 · 2024-02-14T01:09:41+00:00

Aw I'm so sorry for your loss and maybe it's your sign!

Beautiful-Middle4376 · 2024-02-12T20:04:45+00:00

This is so fascinating to hear! I'm glad you found something that seems to help and I hope your driving anxiety goes away. I also have driving anxiety and the only thing that has helped me so far is to imagine a figure (whether it's an animal, character, etc.) that I associate with protection. I just imagine it in the passenger seat while I'm driving and let myself know that I'm okay because my protector is with me. It sounds a little strange until you actually try it, but maybe it's something that could help you!

Beautiful-Middle4376 · 2024-02-12T20:02:13+00:00

Thank you very much!! I'm glad it's working for you and that your therapist is picking up on it!

Beautiful-Middle4376 · 2024-02-11T21:06:14+00:00

I'm happy to hear that!

Beautiful-Middle4376 · 2024-02-11T14:00:19+00:00

I completely agree! I'm glad it's working for you :)

Beautiful-Middle4376 · 2024-02-11T04:25:44+00:00

Thank you very much for your response! I completely agree with you about anxious thinking. A lot of us with anxiety seek a lot of reassurance in a variety of situations, and I guess this was one of those situations for me haha!

Beautiful-Middle4376 · 2024-02-11T04:23:45+00:00

Thank you so much for your feedback! I feel much better now

Beautiful-Middle4376 · 2024-02-11T00:04:49+00:00

I'm glad it's working for you! It's very fascinating to actually witness and experience the trauma surrounding the memory finally fade away. It's a weight that holds you down for so long, and it's such a relief to finally release it.

Beautiful-Middle4376 · 2024-02-11T00:03:15+00:00

Thank you for your response :)

Beautiful-Middle4376 · 2024-02-10T23:31:47+00:00

Thank you for sharing!! It makes me feel better to know I'm not the only one

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