After Bravo they want to do esophageal manometry

Hi, @sylvermoon8 - I wanted to do two things: 1) provide some information about esophageal manometry and 2) connect you to others who may be able to talk about this test and perhaps a PH impedance study, as well.

Here is some Mayo Clinic information on esophageal manometry:

- Esophageal manometry http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/esophageal-manometry/basics/definition/prc-20014211

Also, @jackiem95 @jackielb @prafu @hopeful33250 @engelee have posted in discussions about esophageal manometry before, and I'm hoping they can share their personal experience with it or a loved one's experience.

I'm guessing you have these tests scheduled for the near future? If so, will you share a bit about what prompted the doctor to order these tests for you?

Thank you for all the information. I did look up the tests. I will check out those discussions!
I just had an endoscopy and Bravo procedure. My doctor messaged the following: “The Bravo pH study was negative for acid reflux. I recommend an esophageal manometry and pH impedance study off therapy if symptoms remain problematic. This study evaluates the esophageal muscle function and evaluates for weakly acid or non-acid reflux, which can be missed on the Bravo study."
I had questions which I sent and all I got was a med assistant asking if I wanted to schedule the tests. Of course my symptoms are the same as they were before the Bravo study. My symptoms have been post nasal drip, and waking with a sore throat and some discomfort by my upper stomach. It goes away when I get up. Doctors insisted I needed to be on medication. No medication they tried relieved my symptoms, they kept adding more and I ended up with more pain and worse reflux. That is why they did the Bravo study.