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I was recently diagnosed with corkscrew esophagus. What do I eat?

Posted by bee2023 @bee2023, Oct 30, 2023

I was recently diagnosed with Corkscrew esophagus. I lost my appetite before and I still don't have one. What foods am I supposed to eat to help me? Is this condition curable? Goggle told me it's a rare condition. Does anyone have the same condition as me. Please let's exchange notes. Thank you in advance. Am a 55 year old single woman

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chamlinyoung | @chamlinyoung | Apr 7 1:00pm

This is very informative . I feel for you and thank you !

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speechprof44 | @speechprof44 | Apr 7 3:42pm
In reply to @adohracapella "Hi Please check out the Cleveland Clinic re this disorder How Is It Treated? The good..." + (show)
@adohracapella

Hi
Please check out the Cleveland Clinic re this disorder

How Is It Treated?

The good news: There are a few treatment options for this condition, the main one being surgery, said Dr. Gabbard. The surgery—which is known as a myotomy and can also be performed endoscopically—involves making an incision in the lining of the esophagus, said Dr. Gabbard. "It stops the spastic contractions [and] relaxes that bottom valve so patients can swallow," explained Dr. Gabbard.

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Thank you ever so much, Dr. Gabbard....we would love to connect with patients who have successfully made it through a myotomy....it sounds so scary especially for a senior citizen like my dear wife of 50 years, so we need to connect with anybody and everybody who can share their experience...surely there must be thousands of people who were/are faced with this health problem. Respectfully, Professor Bruce Page

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jackielb | @jackielb | Apr 8 8:30am

I was diagnosed with presbyesophagus or hypomotility esophageal dysphagia. I take 20 mg of Amitriptyline that has helped. My internal med doctor prescribed Motegrity but I haven't really needed it.

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speechprof44 | @speechprof44 | Apr 10 9:51am

Bee....please see my appeal below regarding my wife's corkscrew esophagus. She has been trying to cope with it now for over 3 years, and it's a terrible struggle. Please keep me posted as to your progress and what you learn. We're desperate to connect with others who are dealing with this so we can be better informed. One suggestion I have is to check out the Cleveland Clinic and a procedure called myotomy, which may be an answer for you. Blessings, dear lady, Bruce

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peewiglet | @peewiglet | Jul 8 5:10pm
In reply to @speechprof44 "Bee....please see my appeal below regarding my wife's corkscrew esophagus. She has been trying to cope..." + (show)
@speechprof44

Bee....please see my appeal below regarding my wife's corkscrew esophagus. She has been trying to cope with it now for over 3 years, and it's a terrible struggle. Please keep me posted as to your progress and what you learn. We're desperate to connect with others who are dealing with this so we can be better informed. One suggestion I have is to check out the Cleveland Clinic and a procedure called myotomy, which may be an answer for you. Blessings, dear lady, Bruce

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Hi Bruce. I’ve just been diagnosed with corkscrew esophagus and am searching the internet for others with the same condition. I’m in the UK. Has your wife been able to get any kind of effective treatment? Best, Shirley

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rozy288 | @rozy288 | Jul 9 12:26pm

I’ll have to google that . I don’t know what that is ?
What does your GI Dr. suggest for this ?
The surgery people are talking about ?
I hate eating too w/ my 7 diagnosed chronic digestive disorders. I am hungry but no desire to actually eat ,
More vomiting lately too . I’m 11 years in . This is no way to live life .

I’ll be following this story .
God Bless

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