Happy New Year

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Happy New Year Everyone,

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keep clicking since it will enhance the effect. Enjoy!

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In a message dated 12/31/04 10:19:04 P.M. Central Standard Time,

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Happy New Year Everyone,

Use your mouse to click on the balloons. POP all the balloons,

keep clicking since it will enhance the effect. Enjoy!

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(http://web.icq.com/friendship/swf/0,,16961_rs,00.swf)

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Hi Cile, this is a new year for great things, we just have to believe

it. Take care, T

>

>

> HNY everyone! I hope that God Blesses each and everyone of you

next

> year. In my own situation, I pray that next year will be a better

> year for me, that my divorce will finally be final and I will feel

a

> lot better and manage to lose some weight inspite of my

medications!

> If I could just get in a regular size I would be happy. Not having

> to buy any more plus sizes would be a miracle. I know that I would

> feel better if I could walk and exercise a bit more. My joints are

> starting to hurt and my burning itch has returned, so rain and a

> change of weather must be in the forecast. I can usually tell when

> there is a change about to occurr. Again, God Bless us all during

> the next year and may we continue to be a close, warm, and

> understanding group. I love ya'll

> Cile

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> One thing, though. Some one put on this neat link for new years from

> ICQ, I copied and pasted and sent it to a few friends. One of my

> supervisors at work wanted it and for some reason it did not go

> through and now I lost it.

Was that the mouse and balloons? I've seen that link on a number of lists

the past week, but of course, deleted all of the messages with it so I no

longer have it, either. Sorry.

[Guest guest]

wishing

you a new year that is unique ,exciting

and

forever fulfilling........

P.C.Shukla

[Guest guest]

wonderful way to wish archana,

thanks

mukul

HAPPY NEW YEAR

I wish you all 'a very happy and prosperous year 2006'. Best regards Archana Rao

[Guest guest]

That is sort of my story too in 1999 I found out I had Liver Cirrhosis, Final

diagnosis is supposed to be Fatty Liver but there is some AIH component that my

Hep does not discuss but it is in the paperwork. And after these years I am

doing OK. And I am grateful. Happy new year everyone. Clara

[ ] happy new year

hope this finds you all well!

My holidays was everything but a holiday... so much I won't burden you

with it because i find it hard to check up with you regular. I happy

to have a pen pal this will work for me... thanks.

So to day I said to my husband that dispite everything I'm doing

better then I thought I would be..... 10 years ago this said I'd have

tolal liver failure within five years.. I did not expect to be still

living ..lol so I'm doing great.

All the best in the New Year

[Guest guest]

Thanks for that, yes it is too easy to get caught up in these

things. Expecially when we are often facing an IT rather than a they.

Believing in the inate goodness of the 'true' human nature helps us also

recognise our own goodness which is an essential step of any spiritual path.

Kirk

Re: Happy new year

>

>

> Hey, Happy back at ya', Kirk! Re. the blender, I've had the Osterizer

beehive for seven years, the blades are still razor sharp, and the motor

just burnt up last night . I've never used ice in it, but a great deal of

frozen fruit and lots of almond (oat, buckwheat, whatever) soaks for home

made milk. Here's a link to the actual model:

> http://www.oster.com/productdetail.aspx?id=81 & cat=3

> Now I'll have two canisters and blades for parties!

> Also, re the recent info about Government and Big business controlling

seeds, gmo products, etc... I know it's easy to feed into these processes

emotionally, and react to perceived outside control, but it is my perception

that, appearances albeit what they may, humanity has a streak of perfection,

a silver lining, if I may. I do not believe we are intrinsically flawed but

on a great path of beauty, growth, and knowledge. Sometimes we're possibly

hung up in an area of judgement because therein lies a personal lesson.

Sproutingly,

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

As one that has made some statements about big business, I could not agree

with you more. Looking back on my posts I realize that I was stating the

negative and not including the positive. I do believe that we as humanity

will overcome these short term and really unimportant issues and will

continue on as we always have. That is why I enjoy this list (and the kefir

list) because of the overwhelming positive outlook on what we can and will

accomplish, despite what obstacles others might attempt to throw in our

path.

Bill

Re: Happy new year

Hey, Happy back at ya', Kirk! Re. the blender, I've had the Osterizer

beehive for seven years, the blades are still razor sharp, and the motor

just burnt up last night . I've never used ice in it, but a great deal of

frozen fruit and lots of almond (oat, buckwheat, whatever) soaks for home

made milk. Here's a link to the actual model:

http://www.oster.com/productdetail.aspx?id=81 & cat=3

Now I'll have two canisters and blades for parties!

Also, re the recent info about Government and Big business controlling

seeds, gmo products, etc... I know it's easy to feed into these processes

emotionally, and react to perceived outside control, but it is my perception

that, appearances albeit what they may, humanity has a streak of perfection,

a silver lining, if I may. I do not believe we are intrinsically flawed but

on a great path of beauty, growth, and knowledge. Sometimes we're possibly

hung up in an area of judgement because therein lies a personal lesson.

Sproutingly,

[Guest guest]

Remember the Way of the Cotyledon, little sprout. Take a big drink of water and

head for the light.

>From: Bill Dickhaus <bdickhaus@...>

>Date: Mon Jan 02 18:41:52 CST 2006

>

>Subject: RE: Happy new year

>,

>

>As one that has made some statements about big business, I could not agree

>with you more. Looking back on my posts I realize that I was stating the

>negative and not including the positive. I do believe that we as humanity

>will overcome these short term and really unimportant issues and will

>continue on as we always have. That is why I enjoy this list (and the kefir

>list) because of the overwhelming positive outlook on what we can and will

>accomplish, despite what obstacles others might attempt to throw in our

>path.

>

>Bill

>

> Re: Happy new year

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>Hey, Happy back at ya', Kirk! Re. the blender, I've had the Osterizer

>beehive for seven years, the blades are still razor sharp, and the motor

>just burnt up last night . I've never used ice in it, but a great deal of

>frozen fruit and lots of almond (oat, buckwheat, whatever) soaks for home

>made milk. Here's a link to the actual model:

> http://www.oster.com/productdetail.aspx?id=81 & cat=3

> Now I'll have two canisters and blades for parties!

> Also, re the recent info about Government and Big business controlling

>seeds, gmo products, etc... I know it's easy to feed into these processes

>emotionally, and react to perceived outside control, but it is my perception

>that, appearances albeit what they may, humanity has a streak of perfection,

>a silver lining, if I may. I do not believe we are intrinsically flawed but

>on a great path of beauty, growth, and knowledge. Sometimes we're possibly

>hung up in an area of judgement because therein lies a personal lesson.

>Sproutingly,

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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Subject: Fw: Happy New Year

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Have a great 2006.......

2005 Has sped by Now, we need to face 2006 There may be risks involved We may need to face roadblocks So stay alert Share time with friends Jump over obstacles With care And caution Face challenges Remember to laugh ate Discover Make new friends Above all...be ready for adventure Stick together And you will be able to go far Very far..... Well, not quite that far.... Always take time to smell the flowers Don't forget to relax and enjoy And never forget to love those dearest to you

May The New year Bring Prosperity & Good Luck to You and your family.

RAKESH AGARWAL

(AGARWAL ISPAT UDYOG)

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PERFECT CIRCLE VICTOR LIMITED, CHAKAN PLANT, PUNE, INDIA

[Guest guest]

I wanted to share some good news. I shared some of my kefir grains with my

mother, who was interested, but not fully convinced of their benefits. After

drinking it for a few weeks, she exclaimed that she felt so much better...more

at peace, more calm and more settled in her digestive system. My father, who is

diabetic, showed no interest whatsoever, and he would watch her strain the

grains daily and kind of make fun of the whole idea.

Finally, my mother was able to convince him to try some kefir. I am happy to

report that after several weeks, he has noted a huge decrease in the amount of

insulin he has needed on a daily basis. Since there were absolutely no other

changes in his eating habits or patterns, there was nothing else to explain this

decreased need for insuline except the kefir. At first he would not believe the

kefir was capable of doing that for him, but since I shared some web information

with him, showing that probiotics could indeed do that, he is now a believer in

the value of kefir for his health.

We did it!

I am so thankful, and I hope this will encourage others.

Trish

Happy New Year

Dear Kefir People,

Wishing Everyone a very Happy New Year. Drink as much kefir as your heart

desires. Be careful on the roads tonight. Not everyone is drinking kefir.

Thanks for joining and the off topic chat group. Thanks

for participating, thanks for lurking, thanks for telling your friends about

the goodness of kefir. I value your friendship very highly!

I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in good health. And

wishing you the greatest year yet.

Your grateful captain,

Marilyn

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In a message dated 1/1/2007 6:50:08 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, Jase04567@... writes:

2006 was not my best. BUT not my worst either.

Praise God for that - is the HBP due to the weight, or the relationship with hubby? Either way, if you are working on those in 2007, the BP should be lowered, I would assume. Did you end up on meds because of it, or just have the issue?

Praying for all you need to accomplish in '07 and I like the idea of re-inventorying every month -

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Right now i am on 20 mg of meds. BUT stop taking it occasionally do to see what it will do. It started spiking again so I am back on it. I believe it is the life I am living why it is so high. There is major heart problems on my mom sides. My dad has hbp. AND i dont cope well with stuff. I dwell in my head alot. Worry. Hubby always say you dont have to work what do you have to worry about. LOL

NH. 246.6

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In a message dated 1/1/2007 2:03:14 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, Jase04567@... writes:

AND i dont cope well with stuff. I dwell in my head alot. Worry. Hubby always say you dont have to work what do you have to worry about.

I think I cope "ok" with stuff - but I still have a hard time slowing down my brain to sleep at night. Get in bed and it's like "did I do this" "I should have done that" "what about this, this or this" - so I finally got my doctor to prescribe a low dose anti-depressant to turn off the brain chatter. If I take it right (usually by 7-8 p.m.) I am asleep within the hour and it doesn't affect me getting up and functioning the next day. If I take it too late, I just drag the next day. Tell hubby that even though you don't work outside the home, you work inside the home and that is plenty to worry about!!

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>

> Hello. I just wanted to wish Bee, the moderators and all the members

of this wonderful site a very Happy New Year!!

==>Thank you so much Kat. It's good to hear from you.

>

> I found the holidays a bit of a challenge with all the festivities,

> and I had a couple of little cheats which are telling on me now. So

> I know I must persevere and as Bee says " onwards & upwards " . The

> stronger I stay on this program, the quicker I can recover.

>

> Heres to us all having the strength, to face and overcome this

> beastly yeast.

==>Amen! Kat did you check out my new website at:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/ It has a terrific Site Search.

Luv, Bee

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> ==>Amen! Kat did you check out my new website at:

> http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/ It has a terrific Site

Search.

> Luv, Bee

**Im going to have a look right now, thanks Bee!!! you are my

shining light.

luv kat

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If I am truthful with myself I put off a lot that needs to be done inside the house. It is more out of frustration. BUT 2007 will be different. My house is 15 yrs old but looks 30. Clutter Clutter Clutter... That is why flying is so important.

I struggle with sleeping. For me it is 1 or 2 tylonel OR no name brand PM. Does the trick and I can still function next day. Even though it says non addictive it is routine for me now. If I miss it I cant sleep at all.

NH. 246.6

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Lynda

This does ring some bells with me, I am currently waiting for the myotomy

operation but do recall this oesophagus spasm higher up being mentioned as

something I may also have. They didn't give me any ideas as to what may be

done to help this but for the time being, they're planning to do the myotomy

and see what improvement that brings.

I'll be interested to hear what people have to say about this and wish you

well - have you seen any improvements since your operation?

>From: " neasnitram " <lynda.downs@...>

>Reply-achalasia

>achalasia

>Subject: Happy New Year

>Date: Tue, 02 Jan 2007 08:31:56 -0000

>

>Wishing you all a healthier new year, just a question I had my myotomy

>without wrap 19th oct 2006 and had a endoscopy 22 dec, due to continued

>problems with regurgitation and spasms, following this my consultantant

>said that the les was open and no sign of food backing up as previously

>found or any acid reflux, however, that above the les the rest of the

>esophagus is in spasm and she thinks that my problem the last 8 years

>has been Diffuse esophageal spasms and that my achalasia was caused by

>this and is secondary achalasia. She also said she felt that the barium

>swallow that i am having 23rd jan will confirm this and we will be able

>to discuss the options open to me. As i was recovering from the

>sedation i did not press for options, but am at a loss what to ask

>regarding this or what these options may be, any help would be

>appreciated.

>

>During the xmas period watching my two lads tuck in, my thoughts turned

>to the children on this site and who have yet to find us, james, tia &

>cameron to name a few and how brave and strong they are, i hope james

>recovered enough to have some enjoyment this christmas.

>

>Lynda xx (UK)

>

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Joanne,

No improvement re spasms and regurgitation, however if i can with

lots of liquid and re-swallowing get things down, no longer have the

heavy feeling of food stuck lower any more. Also not fully

understood was kept in hospital for 8 days following lap myotomy due

to blood pressure going and remaining really low, was on a number of

tables for high blood pressure, now monitored and am on less tables

and BP ok. Also do still get the foam but up to date not had the

waking up choking episodes prior to myotomy.

Hope this helps a little

Lynda

>

> Lynda

>

> This does ring some bells with me, I am currently waiting for the

myotomy

> operation but do recall this oesophagus spasm higher up being

mentioned as

> something I may also have. They didn't give me any ideas as to

what may be

> done to help this but for the time being, they're planning to do

the myotomy

> and see what improvement that brings.

>

> I'll be interested to hear what people have to say about this and

wish you

> well - have you seen any improvements since your operation?

>

>

>

>

> >From: " neasnitram " <lynda.downs@...>

> >Reply-achalasia

> >achalasia

> >Subject: Happy New Year

> >Date: Tue, 02 Jan 2007 08:31:56 -0000

> >

> >Wishing you all a healthier new year, just a question I had my

myotomy

> >without wrap 19th oct 2006 and had a endoscopy 22 dec, due to

continued

> >problems with regurgitation and spasms, following this my

consultantant

> >said that the les was open and no sign of food backing up as

previously

> >found or any acid reflux, however, that above the les the rest of

the

> >esophagus is in spasm and she thinks that my problem the last 8

years

> >has been Diffuse esophageal spasms and that my achalasia was

caused by

> >this and is secondary achalasia. She also said she felt that the

barium

> >swallow that i am having 23rd jan will confirm this and we will

be able

> >to discuss the options open to me. As i was recovering from the

> >sedation i did not press for options, but am at a loss what to ask

> >regarding this or what these options may be, any help would be

> >appreciated.

> >

> >During the xmas period watching my two lads tuck in, my thoughts

turned

> >to the children on this site and who have yet to find us, james,

tia &

> >cameron to name a few and how brave and strong they are, i hope

james

> >recovered enough to have some enjoyment this christmas.

> >

> >Lynda xx (UK)

> >

>

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>

[Guest guest]

Joanne,

I'm so sorry to hear that you didn't get as much relief from your

myotomy as you hoped! Did you ever have a manometry, or are you

scheduled to have that done? My husband has been diagnosed with

Diffuse Esophageal Spasm (no achalasia, yet, though) and it seems that

the manometry was the test that really confirmed the diagnosis. His

endoscopes have never really shown any signs of DES.

There is a well-known surgeon in the U.S. that claims he's

treated many cases of DES with Heller myotomies, with 80% success. We

discussed this with Dr. Rice of Cleveland Clinic (another well-known

esophagus surgeon in the U.S.) and he didn't think it was the right

surgery to treat DES. He performs a long myotomy (involving more of

the E). A third surgeon suggested that since DES can be hard to

diagnose, the large number of cases treated with Hellers were just

mis-diagnosed A cases. Also, from what I've read, DES can lead to A,

but I've never heard of A being secondary to DES. Or, maybe you can

have both? All of this may not even apply to you, though. I'm hoping

you don't have DES to deal with, also. Manometries aren't the most

pleasant of tests, but maybe you should talk to you consultant about

it, just to make sure you're getting the right diagnosis.

Do you take blood pressure meds. because your pressure is normally

high (except for in the hospital)? My husband takes Nifedical, which

is a smooth muscle relaxer used for high blood pressure, to help with

his spasms. There are others in this group that take it for their A.

Good luck with your tests and please keep us posted on how things go!

in Michigan

>

[Guest guest]

Hi

I've not had the Myotomy yet - waiting for that at the moment, seeing my

surgeon for another chat on 15th Jan. I had the manometry test - not a

pleasant experience but they said that the LES spasm could be causing the

muscles further up to spasm. I'm hoping that the myotomy will help and that

those spasms won't remain but I guess I won't know that for a while.

I've not had my blood pressure checked so I will mention that when I see him

and see what he says.

I'll keep you posted on what happens on 15th.

>From: " let45ride " <brendacoyle@...>

>Reply-achalasia

>achalasia

>Subject: Re: Happy New Year

>Date: Tue, 02 Jan 2007 14:46:43 -0000

>

>Joanne,

> I'm so sorry to hear that you didn't get as much relief from your

>myotomy as you hoped! Did you ever have a manometry, or are you

>scheduled to have that done? My husband has been diagnosed with

>Diffuse Esophageal Spasm (no achalasia, yet, though) and it seems that

>the manometry was the test that really confirmed the diagnosis. His

>endoscopes have never really shown any signs of DES.

> There is a well-known surgeon in the U.S. that claims he's

>treated many cases of DES with Heller myotomies, with 80% success. We

>discussed this with Dr. Rice of Cleveland Clinic (another well-known

>esophagus surgeon in the U.S.) and he didn't think it was the right

>surgery to treat DES. He performs a long myotomy (involving more of

>the E). A third surgeon suggested that since DES can be hard to

>diagnose, the large number of cases treated with Hellers were just

>mis-diagnosed A cases. Also, from what I've read, DES can lead to A,

>but I've never heard of A being secondary to DES. Or, maybe you can

>have both? All of this may not even apply to you, though. I'm hoping

>you don't have DES to deal with, also. Manometries aren't the most

>pleasant of tests, but maybe you should talk to you consultant about

>it, just to make sure you're getting the right diagnosis.

> Do you take blood pressure meds. because your pressure is normally

>high (except for in the hospital)? My husband takes Nifedical, which

>is a smooth muscle relaxer used for high blood pressure, to help with

>his spasms. There are others in this group that take it for their A.

>Good luck with your tests and please keep us posted on how things go!

>

> in Michigan

>

> >

>

>

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,

I had my first mamometry about eight years ago when that identified

the achalasia, that the LES was not relaxing, also a barium swallow

that identified abnormal spasms. During the years i have had quite a

number of dilations and two more manometries and then the myotomy in

october,think she may have mentioned a longer cut the full length

things were a bit cloudy following the endoscopy. I have read your

posts regarding your husband and also the loss of his job, work are

being very good with me at the moment but i am sure they did not

think i would be back in the test and hospital visits so soon after

my time off for the operation. Worrying that they may well finish me

and as a widow i am the only earner with two teenagers to bring up.

Really think stress doesn't help, thank you for your support, i will

know doubt goes armed with a list of questions to fire at my

consultant.

Lynda x

>

> Joanne,

> I'm so sorry to hear that you didn't get as much relief from

your

> myotomy as you hoped! Did you ever have a manometry, or are you

> scheduled to have that done? My husband has been diagnosed with

> Diffuse Esophageal Spasm (no achalasia, yet, though) and it seems

that

> the manometry was the test that really confirmed the diagnosis.

His

> endoscopes have never really shown any signs of DES.

> There is a well-known surgeon in the U.S. that claims he's

> treated many cases of DES with Heller myotomies, with 80%

success. We

> discussed this with Dr. Rice of Cleveland Clinic (another well-

known

> esophagus surgeon in the U.S.) and he didn't think it was the right

> surgery to treat DES. He performs a long myotomy (involving more

of

> the E). A third surgeon suggested that since DES can be hard to

> diagnose, the large number of cases treated with Hellers were just

> mis-diagnosed A cases. Also, from what I've read, DES can lead to

A,

> but I've never heard of A being secondary to DES. Or, maybe you

can

> have both? All of this may not even apply to you, though. I'm

hoping

> you don't have DES to deal with, also. Manometries aren't the most

> pleasant of tests, but maybe you should talk to you consultant

about

> it, just to make sure you're getting the right diagnosis.

> Do you take blood pressure meds. because your pressure is

normally

> high (except for in the hospital)? My husband takes Nifedical,

which

> is a smooth muscle relaxer used for high blood pressure, to help

with

> his spasms. There are others in this group that take it for their

A.

> Good luck with your tests and please keep us posted on how things

go!

>

> in Michigan

>

> >

>

[Guest guest]

,

I had my first manometry about 8 years ago and Achalasia was

identified, failure of the LES to relax, also a barium swallow

identified abnormal spasms, over the years i have had numerous

balloon dilations and two other manometry's, I had my myotomy 19th

Oct 06, I do take blood pressure meds - Amlodipine & co-diovan but

also Amitriptyline for the spasms, also have a nitrolingual pump

spray but this does not relieve the spasms.

Thank you for your support, i am sure i will go armed with a list of

questions for my consultant. Think stress plays a big part, worried

about losing my job as while they have been really good, i think

they thought that once i had been in for the myotomy that would be

it, now i am straight back into hospital appointments etc.

Lynda x

>

> Hi

>

> I've not had the Myotomy yet - waiting for that at the moment,

seeing my

> surgeon for another chat on 15th Jan. I had the manometry test -

not a

> pleasant experience but they said that the LES spasm could be

causing the

> muscles further up to spasm. I'm hoping that the myotomy will

help and that

> those spasms won't remain but I guess I won't know that for a

while.

>

> I've not had my blood pressure checked so I will mention that when

I see him

> and see what he says.

>

> I'll keep you posted on what happens on 15th.

>

>

> >From: " let45ride " <brendacoyle@...>

> >Reply-achalasia

> >achalasia

> >Subject: Re: Happy New Year

> >Date: Tue, 02 Jan 2007 14:46:43 -0000

> >

> >Joanne,

> > I'm so sorry to hear that you didn't get as much relief from

your

> >myotomy as you hoped! Did you ever have a manometry, or are you

> >scheduled to have that done? My husband has been diagnosed with

> >Diffuse Esophageal Spasm (no achalasia, yet, though) and it seems

that

> >the manometry was the test that really confirmed the diagnosis.

His

> >endoscopes have never really shown any signs of DES.

> > There is a well-known surgeon in the U.S. that claims he's

> >treated many cases of DES with Heller myotomies, with 80%

success. We

> >discussed this with Dr. Rice of Cleveland Clinic (another well-

known

> >esophagus surgeon in the U.S.) and he didn't think it was the

right

> >surgery to treat DES. He performs a long myotomy (involving more

of

> >the E). A third surgeon suggested that since DES can be hard to

> >diagnose, the large number of cases treated with Hellers were just

> >mis-diagnosed A cases. Also, from what I've read, DES can lead

to A,

> >but I've never heard of A being secondary to DES. Or, maybe you

can

> >have both? All of this may not even apply to you, though. I'm

hoping

> >you don't have DES to deal with, also. Manometries aren't the

most

> >pleasant of tests, but maybe you should talk to you consultant

about

> >it, just to make sure you're getting the right diagnosis.

> > Do you take blood pressure meds. because your pressure is

normally

> >high (except for in the hospital)? My husband takes Nifedical,

which

> >is a smooth muscle relaxer used for high blood pressure, to help

with

> >his spasms. There are others in this group that take it for

their A.

> >Good luck with your tests and please keep us posted on how things

go!

> >

> > in Michigan

> >

> > >

> >

> >

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Hi, I have read about spasms pretty often on this board, but I am not sure what it is describing. I have been diagnosed with A. and definitely feel food getting stuck, regurgitation, and the white foamy stuff, but I am not sure I have had spasms. I feel pressure from the stuck food. I guess I am asking what the spasms feel like, and if it possible to have A. without spasms? Thank you, (from colorado)Joanne Field <jefield@...> wrote: Hi I've not had the Myotomy yet - waiting for that at the moment, seeing my surgeon for another chat on 15th Jan. I had the manometry test - not a pleasant experience but they said that the LES spasm could be causing the muscles further up to spasm. I'm hoping that the

myotomy will help and that those spasms won't remain but I guess I won't know that for a while.I've not had my blood pressure checked so I will mention that when I see him and see what he says.I'll keep you posted on what happens on 15th.>From: "let45ride" >Reply-achalasia >achalasia >Subject: Re: Happy New Year>Date: Tue, 02 Jan 2007 14:46:43 -0000>>Joanne,> I'm so sorry to hear that you didn't get as much relief from your>myotomy as you hoped! Did you ever have a manometry, or are you>scheduled to have that done? My husband has been diagnosed with>Diffuse Esophageal Spasm (no achalasia, yet, though) and it seems that>the manometry was the test that really confirmed the diagnosis. His>endoscopes have never really shown any signs of DES.> There is a well-known surgeon in

the U.S. that claims he's>treated many cases of DES with Heller myotomies, with 80% success. We>discussed this with Dr. Rice of Cleveland Clinic (another well-known>esophagus surgeon in the U.S.) and he didn't think it was the right>surgery to treat DES. He performs a long myotomy (involving more of>the E). A third surgeon suggested that since DES can be hard to>diagnose, the large number of cases treated with Hellers were just>mis-diagnosed A cases. Also, from what I've read, DES can lead to A,>but I've never heard of A being secondary to DES. Or, maybe you can>have both? All of this may not even apply to you, though. I'm hoping>you don't have DES to deal with, also. Manometries aren't the most>pleasant of tests, but maybe you should talk to you consultant about>it, just to make sure you're getting the right diagnosis.> Do you take blood pressure meds. because your pressure is

normally>high (except for in the hospital)? My husband takes Nifedical, which>is a smooth muscle relaxer used for high blood pressure, to help with>his spasms. There are others in this group that take it for their A.>Good luck with your tests and please keep us posted on how things go!>> in Michigan>> >>>_________________________________________________________________MSN Hotmail is evolving – check out the new Windows Live Mail http://ideas.live.com