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@paulreig

This is all very new to me my name is Paul I was diagnosed with achalasia back in 2008 haven't been back to the doctor a few years now getting worse I think it's affecting my voice don't sound the same as hard to talk with you can hear me

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Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | Jan 17, 2019

Hi @paulreig, I wanted to share with you a few discussions that are centered around achalasia:

- Help! Achalasia/ 20 years ago....it's back!!! https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/help-achalasia-20-years-ago-its-back/
- Two Months After POEM Surgery for Achalasia, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/two-months-after-poem-surgery-for-achalasia/
- Achalasia, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/achalasia-29e1d8/

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jan 17, 2019

@paulreig
Hello Paul:

I'm sorry to hear of the problem you are having with achalasia. I have had voice problems as well (due to a paralyzed vocal cord) and I understand how difficult it is to not be able to speak with the volume you need in order to be heard. You do not mention the origin of your
achalasia.

Recently, a doctor who specializes in esophagus surgeries did a video on the topic of self-dilation. I thought you might find it interesting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jillwpNQQeQ

Please share with us, as you are comfortable doing so, a little more about your history with achalasia. Is it the result of previous surgeries to the esophagus or some other condition?

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