Guest guest Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Hi All, Though I've been reading the posts for a while, I just joined after my recent experience. I have had achalasia since the late 90's. Had dilation in 2000 which significantly eased the swallowing requiring a water push down only every 8 bites or so. Am able to eat everything but several foods are a bit tougher to get down. The swallowing has not deteriorated since. The big problem is heartburn. First 8 years or so had bad heartburn 3-6+ times per month during evenings lasting 4-6 hours despite taking Losec. Went off Losec on to Ranitidine at suggestion of doctors who didn't like what they saw with kidney testing. Also ended up feeling I had to urinate several times before bedtime. Ranitidine eased that problem but I have no idea if it eased the heartburn. The heartburn has eased over the last several years both in intensity, frequency and duration…until several months ago. Something took place and I find myself with regular mild heartburn which at least I can sleep through. However not a great way to live. Strangely I took a half of a sleeping pill several nights ago and had no heartburn for a few days. Since then it has returned but still mild and less frequently. I have read many of the posts on HM and I feel there is a good chance my lifestyle could deteriorate further as so many have had all sorts of problems in the long (and occasionally short) term. Understand a properly executed Dor could help relieve the reflux problem but worried about other outcomes which I currently don't experience. Very little said here about Ranitidine when compared to anti depressants and the like.Don't know whether I should start taking them as I have only heard about the relief they offer snce reading the posts. Am heading off to the surgeon tomorrow but don't expect much help other than a recomendation for surgery. Anypne out there have similar problems or any suggestions. Thanks, Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Hi Jack I have not had a HM and 5 years ago as the LES closed, had indigestion at night. Tried all the pills including Nexium, never helped as the pill would not get through the LES. Mylanta helped. Now I realise that it was just food rotting in the e. Recently found out how to clean out the e every night. I drink a 16 oz bottle of water and try to bring up any junk. But I have to get up a lot at night to urinate, probally normal for my age. Now I never get indigestion. Ray CA OC 81 Generaly feeling great, very active. > > Hi All, > Though I've been reading the posts for a while, I just joined after my recent experience. > > I have had achalasia since the late 90's. Had dilation in 2000 which significantly eased the swallowing requiring a water push down only every 8 bites or so. Am able to eat everything but several foods are a bit tougher to get down. The swallowing has not deteriorated since. > > The big problem is heartburn. First 8 years or so had bad heartburn 3-6+ times per month during evenings lasting 4-6 hours despite taking Losec. Went off Losec on to Ranitidine at suggestion of doctors who didn't like what they saw with kidney testing. Also ended up feeling I had to urinate several times before bedtime. Ranitidine eased that problem but I have no idea if it eased the heartburn. > > The heartburn has eased over the last several years both in intensity, frequency and duration…until several months ago. Something took place and I find myself with regular mild heartburn which at least I can sleep through. However not a great way to live. Strangely I took a half of a sleeping pill several nights ago and had no heartburn for a few days. Since then it has returned but still mild and less frequently. > > I have read many of the posts on HM and I feel there is a good chance my lifestyle could deteriorate further as so many have had all sorts of problems in the long (and occasionally short) term. Understand a properly executed Dor could help relieve the reflux problem but worried about other outcomes which I currently don't experience. > > Very little said here about Ranitidine when compared to anti depressants and the like.Don't know whether I should start taking them as I have only heard about the relief they offer snce reading the posts. > > Am heading off to the surgeon tomorrow but don't expect much help other than a recomendation for surgery. > > Anypne out there have similar problems or any suggestions. > > Thanks, Jack > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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