Re: Achalasia after Heller Myotomy

[Guest guest]

Hi well I'm new to this group tarae83 I'm going to be seeing a Dr kline at USC

on feb 6th for the first time, I will let you know how it goes. He is one that

specializes in several espoghaus disorders and there also a few others.

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Achalasia after Heller Myotomy

Hi,

I have had achalasia for about 7 years now. Since being diagnosed with

achalasia, I have had 2 surgeries. I had a HM with a partial fundoplication in

2006 and it seemed to be working well for me for about a year when I started to

have swallowing issues again. After further testing, they found out that I now

had a Hiatal Hernia and my fundoplication that was done was starting to come

undone. This brought me back to the surgical table once again in 2009. Since the

last surgery, heartburn has been a big issue for me. I am on 3 different

medications that I take up to 4 times a day (a total of 9 doses a day) and I

still have heartburn. Now I am experiencing some sharp pains in my

esophagus/stomach area. I was seeing Dr. Maish at UCLA for the past couple

of years, but I just found out that she has moved to Freemont, CA which is quite

a ways from me. I was wondering if anyone knew of any doctors in the Los Angeles

area that specialize in Achalasia. I kind of need someone specialized because

Achalasia isnt my only esophageal disease. I also have a pretty severe case of

Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Because of this, I have EGD every 3 months. Needless

to say, I would like a good doctor that isnt just going to want to cut me open.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[Guest guest]

I saw Dr. Fuller @ Cedars. I had surgery about 6 years ago and have never

looked back. Email me for more info, if you like.-- Sandy in So Cal.

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> Hi well I'm new to this group tarae83 I'm going to be seeing a Dr kline at USC

on feb 6th for the first time, I will let you know how it goes. He is one that

specializes in several espoghaus disorders and there also a few others.

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> Sent via BlackBerry by AT & T

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> Achalasia after Heller Myotomy

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> Hi,

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> I have had achalasia for about 7 years now. Since being diagnosed with

achalasia, I have had 2 surgeries. I had a HM with a partial fundoplication in

2006 and it seemed to be working well for me for about a year when I started to

have swallowing issues again. After further testing, they found out that I now

had a Hiatal Hernia and my fundoplication that was done was starting to come

undone. This brought me back to the surgical table once again in 2009. Since the

last surgery, heartburn has been a big issue for me. I am on 3 different

medications that I take up to 4 times a day (a total of 9 doses a day) and I

still have heartburn. Now I am experiencing some sharp pains in my

esophagus/stomach area. I was seeing Dr. Maish at UCLA for the past couple

of years, but I just found out that she has moved to Freemont, CA which is quite

a ways from me. I was wondering if anyone knew of any doctors in the Los Angeles

area that specialize in Achalasia. I kind of need someone specialized because

Achalasia isnt my only esophageal disease. I also have a pretty severe case of

Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Because of this, I have EGD every 3 months. Needless

to say, I would like a good doctor that isnt just going to want to cut me open.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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[Guest guest]

There are 3 places in LA that have come up repeatedly over the

years...UCLA, USC and Cedars Sinai. They have all had excellent reports. Mine

was done

at Cedars laparoscopically. I think none of us are totally cured but the

condition is eased considerably in most cases. I wonder if you could get an

appt with each of them to see how you feel about them...or one and a

second opinion.

in Santa Barbara

In a message dated 1/26/2012 3:21:41 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,

taraesoto@... writes:

Hi,

I have had achalasia for about 7 years now. Since being diagnosed with

achalasia, I have had 2 surgeries. I had a HM with a partial fundoplication in

2006 and it seemed to be working well for me for about a year when I

started to have swallowing issues again. After further testing, they found out

that I now had a Hiatal Hernia and my fundoplication that was done was

starting to come undone. This brought me back to the surgical table once again

in 2009. Since the last surgery, heartburn has been a big issue for me. I am

on 3 different medications that I take up to 4 times a day (a total of 9

doses a day) and I still have heartburn. Now I am experiencing some sharp

pains in my esophagus/stomach area. I was seeing Dr. Maish at UCLA for

the past couple of years, but I just found out that she has moved to

Freemont, CA which is quite a ways from me. I was wondering if anyone knew of

any

doctors in the Los Angeles area that specialize in Achalasia. I kind of need

someone specia lized because Achalasia isnt my only esophageal disease. I

also have a pretty severe case of Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Because of

this, I have EGD every 3 months. Needless to say, I would like a good doctor

that isnt just going to want to cut me open. Any suggestions would be greatly

appreciated.