Guest guest Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 I had balloon dilation on Friday and everything was going down without problems. Seems like today liquid/food is starting to back up a little again. I just drank water and allowed it to come out to clear my throat. I felt a little burn/sting at the back of my throat. Will taking the Nexium help this? I didnt think it would being that its not really acid but then again if it isn't why would it sting? I prefer NOT to take any PPI's but dont want to damage my esopghagus. Thankfully during the EGD the doc didnt see any. I dont want it start. Not sure what to do, Im so confused :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 You need to see if you are having a true acid reflux issue or not. If you are then a PPI would help. If you are having an issue like food is rotting in the " E " then a PPI would not really work that well. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 21, 2012, at 10:27, " Auri " <prosperousauri@...> wrote: > I had balloon dilation on Friday and everything was going down without problems. Seems like today liquid/food is starting to back up a little again. I just drank water and allowed it to come out to clear my throat. I felt a little burn/sting at the back of my throat. Will taking the Nexium help this? I didnt think it would being that its not really acid but then again if it isn't why would it sting? I prefer NOT to take any PPI's but dont want to damage my esopghagus. Thankfully during the EGD the doc didnt see any. I dont want it start. Not sure what to do, Im so confused :-/ > > > > > TODAY(Beta) • Powered by > Why Ron may have the last laugh > Despite not winning a single primary, he could end up speaking at the GOP Convention. > Privacy Policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Hi Auri,  I had two dilations last year and I have good days and bad days. I lost 35 lbs in a few months and am at a healthy weight now. Some weeks I can gain a few pounds and the next week I lose it. Today was a good day and I ate pretty well as I love food. For me anything too sweet, bitter, sour or spicy will send me in the wrong direction. I started drinking coconut water and just started on Mega Multi vitamins and B complex from GNC and it seems as though I have had a little more energy than I had since I was diagnosed with A last year. It has been a rough ride and I am still learning how to weather this storm but in time you learn what foods or liquids will work for you. I use my food processor a lot more and love organic pureed soups, especially butternut squash soup with crackers and butter. Drink more water than you think you need if possible. Mashed potatoes with butter and sour cream, you need the fat and calories, protein shakes and smoothies. Get creative .  Good luck!  Kim A ________________________________ From: Auri <prosperousauri@...> achalasia Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 9:27 AM Subject: Do PPI's Help Achalasia?  I had balloon dilation on Friday and everything was going down without problems. Seems like today liquid/food is starting to back up a little again. I just drank water and allowed it to come out to clear my throat. I felt a little burn/sting at the back of my throat. Will taking the Nexium help this? I didnt think it would being that its not really acid but then again if it isn't why would it sting? I prefer NOT to take any PPI's but dont want to damage my esopghagus. Thankfully during the EGD the doc didnt see any. I dont want it start. Not sure what to do, Im so confused :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Kim, thank you so much! I actually have butternut squash soup from Trader Joes but it doesn't agree well with me now :-/ I used to love it before. I love mashed potatoes but think it might trigger reflux, I will have to try it again and see. My body has changed so much, its hard to tell what will work and what doesn't now. Trial and error I guess. Appreciate your input :-) > > Hi Auri, >  > I had two dilations last year and I have good days and bad days. I lost 35 lbs in a few months and am at a healthy weight now. Some weeks I can gain a few pounds and the next week I lose it. Today was a good day and I ate pretty well as I love food. For me anything too sweet, bitter, sour or spicy will send me in the wrong direction. I started drinking coconut water and just started on Mega Multi vitamins and B complex from GNC and it seems as though I have had a little more energy than I had since I was diagnosed with A last year. It has been a rough ride and I am still learning how to weather this storm but in time you learn what foods or liquids will work for you. I use my food processor a lot more and love organic pureed soups, especially butternut squash soup with crackers and butter. Drink more water than you think you need if possible. Mashed potatoes with butter and sour cream, you need the fat and calories, protein shakes and smoothies. Get > creative . >  > Good luck! >  > Kim A > > > ________________________________ > From: Auri <prosperousauri@...> > achalasia > Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 9:27 AM > Subject: Do PPI's Help Achalasia? > > > >  > > I had balloon dilation on Friday and everything was going down without problems. Seems like today liquid/food is starting to back up a little again. I just drank water and allowed it to come out to clear my throat. I felt a little burn/sting at the back of my throat. Will taking the Nexium help this? I didnt think it would being that its not really acid but then again if it isn't why would it sting? I prefer NOT to take any PPI's but dont want to damage my esopghagus. Thankfully during the EGD the doc didnt see any. I dont want it start. Not sure what to do, Im so confused :-/ > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 You will find with Achalasia that what works one day doesn't necessarily work the next. I still don't understand it but I guess some days are better than others. I also switched from regular mile to Almond Milk - lactose free and doesn't bother my stomach or give me indigestion. It also has 50% more calcium than milk. ________________________________ From: Auri <prosperousauri@...> achalasia Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 3:09 PM Subject: Re: Do PPI's Help Achalasia?  Kim, thank you so much! I actually have butternut squash soup from Trader Joes but it doesn't agree well with me now :-/ I used to love it before. I love mashed potatoes but think it might trigger reflux, I will have to try it again and see. My body has changed so much, its hard to tell what will work and what doesn't now. Trial and error I guess. Appreciate your input :-) > > Hi Auri, >  > I had two dilations last year and I have good days and bad days. I lost 35 lbs in a few months and am at a healthy weight now. Some weeks I can gain a few pounds and the next week I lose it. Today was a good day and I ate pretty well as I love food. For me anything too sweet, bitter, sour or spicy will send me in the wrong direction. I started drinking coconut water and just started on Mega Multi vitamins and B complex from GNC and it seems as though I have had a little more energy than I had since I was diagnosed with A last year. It has been a rough ride and I am still learning how to weather this storm but in time you learn what foods or liquids will work for you. I use my food processor a lot more and love organic pureed soups, especially butternut squash soup with crackers and butter. Drink more water than you think you need if possible. Mashed potatoes with butter and sour cream, you need the fat and calories, protein shakes and smoothies. Get > creative . >  > Good luck! >  > Kim A > > > ________________________________ > From: Auri <prosperousauri@...> > achalasia > Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 9:27 AM > Subject: Do PPI's Help Achalasia? > > > >  > > I had balloon dilation on Friday and everything was going down without problems. Seems like today liquid/food is starting to back up a little again. I just drank water and allowed it to come out to clear my throat. I felt a little burn/sting at the back of my throat. Will taking the Nexium help this? I didnt think it would being that its not really acid but then again if it isn't why would it sting? I prefer NOT to take any PPI's but dont want to damage my esopghagus. Thankfully during the EGD the doc didnt see any. I dont want it start. Not sure what to do, Im so confused :-/ > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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