Crystal

[Guest guest]

It never fails, one thing goes, then another. I guess if we don't keep our senses of humor, what else do we have! Better we laugh at ourselves, then have others laugh at us!!! Sometimes, it is the jokes that get us through the day to day! CrystalAnn Higgs <lilac_blossom_lady@...> wrote:

Dear ,

Am at my stepson's house in Atworth in Wiltshire at the mo and saw your reply to Crystal and had to say hello. Your sense of humour is great. You are right in being an expert in the soft diet regime. It was a bit of a risk having all your wisdom teeth taken out wasn't it? Does this mean you will now be dafter than ever?

I will write you a more serious letter (like we are supposed to) when I get back home, but for now, keep well my friend.

Lots of love from Ann m4myjn5@... wrote:

Thanks. I am doing really well in eating now and for the first time in a really long time I have been able to sleep flat. I have to take Prilosec everyday but that I can do so I can eat...lol THe only other problem I am haveing now is that I had all my wisdom teeth taken out on the 22nd of this month and it appears that one of the disks in the jaw has slipped out. So I can only open my mouth about a half on inch. That makes it hard to stuff food in...lol The oral surgeon also wants me to not eat any tough food either so I am back on a semi soft diet... Oh yeah...lol

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-Hi Crystal,

I can't answer that one for you, I suppose anything can be possible.

I was wondering how you were since your surgery? I am doing pretty

good now. Are you eating well? I have started experimenting slowly.

It is so much easier to have lunch out with friends even

experimenting still than before surgery when it was impossible.

What were we worrying about before? Everything seems so much clearer

now. I haven't put on too much weight but I have stablilized now and

am happy with my weight. I am not sickly thin any more. How about you?

I lost the last scab and stitches this week and could wear bras

again, that helps the confidence when you work in a male environment.

I am starting some gentle excercise in the pool to begin on core

muscles. Can't wait to excercise fully again.

Hope you are doing well, was thinking of you.

I haven't been online as much this week and am trying to catch up.

Regards

-- In achalasia , Crystal Rodbourn <chrissyl67@y...>

wrote:

>

> My question, is there any chance that an injury to the shoulder

blade area could cause damage to the nerves that " feed " the esophagus

which in turn could begin the degenerative " death " of the muscles?

Thanks for any feedback.

>

> Crystal

>

> steve <stevenakamichi@y...> wrote:

>

> > > >

> > > > I am wondering if anyone has considered or have been told

> > > > amytriptyline as being the cause of getting achalasia.

> > > >

> > >

> >There is no knon causeodf achalsia. It is neurological disorer

> degenerating the muscle cells of the esophagus.

>

> Amitriptiline is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)

> antidepressent that has no correlation with achalsia. Other

> antidepressants like remeron, seroquel and luvox are effective for

> treating in somnia for their sedating qualities. The use of

> antidepressives is controversial in pain mangement. Some may

> benefit, some may not. It depends on your body chemistry and the

> depree of your pain.

>

> steve

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I am doing great...there are still times that I find that I "eat too much". My stomach is smaller and I am just so happy to eat again, I forget! I also forget that it's only been a little over a month and try to do too much. My mother is right there though reminding me to slow down and not expect instaneous healing. I'm still itching on one incision, but other than that, back to "normal". I just pray this lasts!!! I am so happy to hear how well you are doing too. Isn't great to go out to eat and not worry about embarrassment!!! Wow, makes you appreciate life all over again!!! Stay healthy! Good luck & happy holidays! Crystalykosworks <ykosworks@...> wrote: -Hi Crystal,I can't answer that one for you, I suppose

anything can be possible. I was wondering how you were since your surgery? I am doing pretty good now. Are you eating well? I have started experimenting slowly. It is so much easier to have lunch out with friends even experimenting still than before surgery when it was impossible.What were we worrying about before? Everything seems so much clearer now. I haven't put on too much weight but I have stablilized now and am happy with my weight. I am not sickly thin any more. How about you?I lost the last scab and stitches this week and could wear bras again, that helps the confidence when you work in a male environment.I am starting some gentle excercise in the pool to begin on core muscles. Can't wait to excercise fully again.Hope you are doing well, was thinking of you.I haven't been online as much this week and am trying to catch up.Regards -- In achalasia , Crystal Rodbourn

<chrissyl67@y...> wrote:>> My question, is there any chance that an injury to the shoulder blade area could cause damage to the nerves that "feed" the esophagus which in turn could begin the degenerative "death" of the muscles? Thanks for any feedback.> > Crystal> > steve <stevenakamichi@y...> wrote:> > > > >> > > > I am wondering if anyone has considered or have been told > > > > amytriptyline as being the cause of getting achalasia.> > > >> > >> >There is no knon causeodf achalsia. It is neurological disorer > degenerating the muscle cells of the esophagus.> > Amitriptiline is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)> antidepressent that has no correlation with achalsia. Other > antidepressants like remeron, seroquel and luvox are effective for > treating in somnia for their sedating

qualities. The use of > antidepressives is controversial in pain mangement. Some may > benefit, some may not. It depends on your body chemistry and the > depree of your pain.> > steve> > > > > > > >

[Guest guest]

-It's great you have the same response to the surgery as me. I am

getting less spasms as well. I was forgetting them a little till

yesterday. Maybe I am overdoing it, I don't know but today I have

come home to rest. I just feel so weak and worn out.

My daughters wish came true on the weekend. She has been wanting to

go for a bike ride with me for a year. We went out for only 30mins

and I was really tired. My knee had surgery too so it was the first

time I could do a full pedal revolution since Nov04.

I can;t beleive how weak I am. I have always been fit and athletic

most of my life until the last 1 1/2 years I suppose.

Heres to a whole new start, eh?

Stay healthy and enjoy your new freedom.

Regards

-- In achalasia , Crystal Rodbourn <chrissyl67@y...>

wrote:

>

> I am doing great...there are still times that I find that I " eat

too much " . My stomach is smaller and I am just so happy to eat

again, I forget! I also forget that it's only been a little over a

month and try to do too much. My mother is right there though

reminding me to slow down and not expect instaneous healing. I'm

still itching on one incision, but other than that, back

to " normal " . I just pray this lasts!!! I am so happy to hear how

well you are doing too. Isn't great to go out to eat and not worry

about embarrassment!!! Wow, makes you appreciate life all over

again!!!

>

> Stay healthy! Good luck & happy holidays!

>

> Crystal

>

> ykosworks <ykosworks@y...> wrote:

> -Hi Crystal,

> I can't answer that one for you, I suppose anything can be

possible.

> I was wondering how you were since your surgery? I am doing pretty

> good now. Are you eating well? I have started experimenting slowly.

> It is so much easier to have lunch out with friends even

> experimenting still than before surgery when it was impossible.

> What were we worrying about before? Everything seems so much

clearer

> now. I haven't put on too much weight but I have stablilized now

and

> am happy with my weight. I am not sickly thin any more. How about

you?

> I lost the last scab and stitches this week and could wear bras

> again, that helps the confidence when you work in a male

environment.

> I am starting some gentle excercise in the pool to begin on core

> muscles. Can't wait to excercise fully again.

> Hope you are doing well, was thinking of you.

> I haven't been online as much this week and am trying to catch up.

> Regards

>

>

> -- In achalasia , Crystal Rodbourn <chrissyl67@y...>

> wrote:

> >

> > My question, is there any chance that an injury to the shoulder

> blade area could cause damage to the nerves that " feed " the

esophagus

> which in turn could begin the degenerative " death " of the muscles?

> Thanks for any feedback.

> >

> > Crystal

> >

> > steve <stevenakamichi@y...> wrote:

> >

> > > > >

> > > > > I am wondering if anyone has considered or have been told

> > > > > amytriptyline as being the cause of getting achalasia.

> > > > >

> > > >

> > >There is no knon causeodf achalsia. It is neurological disorer

> > degenerating the muscle cells of the esophagus.

> >

> > Amitriptiline is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)

> > antidepressent that has no correlation with achalsia. Other

> > antidepressants like remeron, seroquel and luvox are effective

for

> > treating in somnia for their sedating qualities. The use of

> > antidepressives is controversial in pain mangement. Some may

> > benefit, some may not. It depends on your body chemistry and the

> > depree of your pain.

> >

> > steve

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi Crystal,

Not Jewish, but definately studing the feast days. I don't celebrate a lot of

the pagan holidays (Easter, Christmas), but celebrate Hanukkah.

I keep the Sabbath, don't eat unclean foods (but I do take armour-since there

isn't any kosher thyroid that works-which was hard philosophically, but I

believe the Bible says not to eat pork. I try to keep a balance, and know it is

the principle - taking something for medicinal purposes versus eating it.)

I believe what the western world calls Jesus is not his real Jewish name. So,

I believe his name is Ya'shua. I have spent a great deal over this name thing,

and want to call him by his name that he was given at birth.

;o)

Hugs,

Crystal <sweetnwright@...> wrote:

, I meant to ask you if you are Jewish?

-- Chuck

Hugs from CA! We are sorry to hear about your dad. Be Thou at Peace.

[Guest guest]

In the Jewish religion, I was taught, if you have to do

something for your health, you are not breaking any

laws. For example, if you are hypoglycemic, and fasting

would be deleterious to your health, you are absolved from

it.

Roni

Chuck

Hugs from CA! We are sorry to hear about your dad. Be Thou at Peace.

[Guest guest]

Thanks Roni,

That is really great to know. That really helps my mind at ease.

Hugs!!

;o)

Roni Molin <matchermaam@...> wrote:

In the Jewish religion, I was taught, if you have to do

something for your health, you are not breaking any

laws. For example, if you are hypoglycemic, and fasting

would be deleterious to your health, you are absolved from

it.

Roni

Chuck

Hugs from CA! We are sorry to hear about your dad. Be Thou at Peace.

[Guest guest]

Crystal, hope all went well for you today and you are soon back with us........

Celia

[Guest guest]

I hope and pray for same also!

[low dose naltrexone] Crystal

Crystal, hope all went well for you today and you

are soon back with us........

Celia