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Esophageal Self Dilation Therapy: An Effective Alternative Sep 17 10:39am | By Kanaaz Pereira, Connect Moderator (@kanaazpereira)Comment receiving replies
I am in the process of being diagnosed. It looks like I have type 1 achalasia. Would it be possible for me to send self diaation therapy rather than go through POEM or Heller Myotomy? Jost passing the endoscope into my stomach made me swallow much better for weeks. If you want to try it out on someone, I am otherwise in good condition and would be a good candidate
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Hello @docdiamond and welcome to Mayo Connect. I see that this is your first time posting. On Mayo Connect, there are several discussion groups where members discuss their experiences with Achalasia as well as POEM. Here are some links to one of those discussion groups:
--Achalasia
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/?search=Achalasia
--Two months after Poem surgery for achalasia:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/two-months-after-poem-surgery-for-achalasia/?commentsorder=newest#chv4-comment-stream-header
As you read these posts, feel free to ask questions and share your concerns by clicking on "Reply" under the post. Has POEM surgery been suggested to you by your medical team?