After Bravo they want to do esophageal manometry - any experience?

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.

@sylvermoon8 - good to get the results on no acid reflux and with your next steps. I'm sorry no one answered your questions.

I also wanted you to meet @sickvick @ken82 @fourof5zs @therjes @margaretmary @faithann64, who may be able to tell you from personal experience or that of a loved one about what it's like having esophageal manometry and a PH Impedance study.

Are your symptoms bothering you (or did they bother you) again today?

@sylvermoon8 - I also thought you'd enjoy meeting @jlharsh.

Thanks for the tag, @lisalucier. Hi @sylvermoon8, we actually met earlier on a different discussion about esophagus dilation. At that time you were recovering from your Bravo placement and experiencing uncomfortable symptoms. I hope they have subsided. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1483766/

I am glad to see you are making progress narrowing down what may be causing your discomfort. I am interested to learn more about these tests, particularly PH impedance study as you know more.

I am not sure what to share about my experience. I don’t necessarily have a diagnosis to share. Rather, focusing on function and having improvement with each recommendation from my care team. Do you mind sharing more about medications that have been recommended and what you have tried?