update: (from ) newly diagnosed with ....find expert doctor?

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First of all, you guys are great! This is the first time I join a group

and I never expected to receive SO much support and advice from those

who experience achalasia! I have learned a lot from all of you and I am

taking your advice:Since I was so confused about *if* I had a true

achalasia diagnosis, I send my brother-in-law (anesthesiologist) in

Texas my records. He showed 2 gastroenterologists my records and both

agreed that it is indeed achalasia with esophageal spasms. They also

agreed that if they were treating me, they would suggest the botox

injections*with* dilation. SO, I am going to Dr. at Ochsner

in New Orleans as some of you have suggested (thanks!) My appointment is

Monday 3/19 and I will be there 1 and 1/2 hours early to make sure I

don't get stuck in traffic and miss the doctor again! He is SO booked

up, but they did hear me out and put me in asap because of my insurance

situation. This doctor is very experienced with A and I will mention

about being treated early and aggressively - and maybe NOT botox, since

it is such a temporary fix. I appreciate this group especially because

my husband is not supportive. I know he cares, and I tried to explain

the road ahead with achalasia, but he's never been sick a day in his

life so he's not really interested in talking about it - maybe that's a

good thing, but I'm grateful for this group and the internet! I'll

keep you posted.....