Guest guest Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Hello everyone, I am Auri, I'm 30 yrs old and live in VA. I haven't officially been DX with Achalasia but all signs are pointing that way. Out of the blue I lost my appetite, was very weak, had chest pain and started having tremors (which I believe was due to low blood sugar from not eating) a few weeks ago. After several emergency room trips, pnenumonia, heart and blood clot scares, the ER doc said it appeared my esophagus was dilated with salvia and air and recommended I see a GI doc. Had a GED done on last Friday and had the ballon dilation. Thank God I didnt know about it until after I came to or I would have freaked out lol. Since then I am able to eat and keep food down, but still not much of an appetite, so not eating much. Eating more out of obligation which stinks cause I love to eat. I have since lost 10 lbs which normally I wouldnt mind but under the circumstances thats not a good thing. Scheduled to have a barium swallow test in a few weeks. I have unfortunately dealt with a variety of health issues off/on over the years but this by far is the most challenging, frustration and at times scary. But with the grace of God, I am making it through. I have had GERD and dysphagia off/on since I was a teenager. I guess I was genetically predisposed to this condition or I was wondering if the years of acid reflux caused it? Who knows, all I know its a beast to deal with. But praying that it will soon get better. Look forward to getting to know everyone. Blessings :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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