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Esophageal disorder - don’t know what to eat

Digestive Health | Last Active: Aug 15, 2023 | Replies (25)
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@robertcort

Yes I do need a endoscopy done but did have it done in March 2020 & was suppose to go back end of April but the appointment was cancelled because of the virus issue so I have to wait till ?? In 2015 I was diagnosed with dysplasia then with excess saliva in 2017 & got treatment with Botox injections on my face/jaw for the excess saliva But it only got worse & started getting a lot of saliva pouring from mouth since now from the end 2019 . I found out by the internet that the ecophagus got narrowed & not by a doctor with a endoscopy. The vitamins I take is to keep my body strong because I am not young being 82 years old. This problem has also effected my speech too . Cant make any words speaking that anyone can understand... But keep looking forward to get a ecophagus dilation here in Jersey city NJ. Does anyone know where I could get it without any hold ups due this virus. Thanks

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | May 27, 2020

Hello @robertcort,

I'm glad that you shared a little more about your health history. I also have swallowing issues and extra saliva. I have found that chewing gum can help the extra saliva in that it keeps you swallowing on a regular basis. Have you tried chewing gum?

Also, speech therapy can really help with swallowing issues. Speech therapists have specific exercises that they can teach you which will help with swallowing problems. Have you ever been referred to a speech therapist? If not, I recommend that you ask about getting a referral.

Regarding seeing a doctor sooner, that is hard to say. Most doctors and hospitals have a lot of catching up to do after the rush on medical services for COVID-19. Here is some information about getting an appointment at Mayo Clinic http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63.

In addition, Mayo Clinic has developed a method of self-dilation which might be of interest to you. Here is a video about that procedure,

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