I was recently diagnosed with corkscrew esophagus. What do I eat?

Posted by bee2023 @bee2023, Oct 30 9:23am

I was recently diagnosed with Corkscrew esophagus. I lost my appetite before and I still don't have one. What foods am I supposed to eat to help me? Is this condition curable? Goggle told me it's a rare condition. Does anyone have the same condition as me. Please let's exchange notes. Thank you in advance. Am a 55 year old single woman

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Oct 30 9:38am

Hello @bee2023 and welcome to Mayo Connect. As I read your post, I was wondering how you were diagnosed with this condition. Did you have an upper endoscopy or some other type of test? You were asking about what types of food to eat and whether or not this is curable. Is this something that you asked your GI doctor?

If you could share some of your symptoms, there may be others on Connect who could share their experiences. I look forward to hearing from you.

bee2023 | @bee2023 | Oct 30 1:32pm

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Hi Theresa, thank you so much for your response.

I had an upper endoscopy which was done. My Doctor told me the usual diet to stay away from spicy foods, carbonated drinks and foods that give gases. But when I googled I was told I need to eat soft foods, but I need to know what foods that can help correct my condition and to have conversations with people in a similar situation. The symptoms I have are loss of appetite, nausea, constipation, terrible gastritis, chest pains, heaviness in the chest sometimes, body aches, sick feeling, dizziness and bitterness in my mouth. Please don't hesitate to ask me anything else I really need help

bee2023 | @bee2023 | Oct 30 1:45pm

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Teresa I forgot to mention that I've become lactose intolerant so I take lactose free milk. I live in Lusaka in Zambia

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Oct 30 1:45pm

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The extra information is helpful, @bee2023. Did the doctor indicate that the chest pains/heaviness in the chester are related to spasms of the esophagus?

How do you feel when you follow the eating plan of avoiding spicy foods, carbonated beverages, etc.? Do you eat several small meals a day or do you still try to eat larger meals?

bee2023 | @bee2023 | Oct 30 2:59pm

In reply to @hopeful33250 "The extra information is helpful, @bee2023. Did the doctor indicate that the chest pains/heaviness in the..." + (show)

Hi Teresa he did mention that yes. Well, I have had gastritis for years and yes it helps. Am yet to observe myself with this new condition, but I think it should help am on Pantoprazole Sodium 40 mg twice a day. I take the tablet on an empty stomach. But when I eat I feel like the food is stuck on my throat and it takes hours to go down. So I sleep 3 hours after eating

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Oct 30 3:44pm

Hi @bee2023

Here are some discussion groups that you might find interesting. If you post about your symptoms and questions about eating, the members in this group will probably share their experiences with you.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/esophageal-motility-disorder-dont-know-what-to-eat/
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/autoimmune-atrophic-gastritis/

bee2023 | @bee2023 | Oct 30 5:37pm

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Thank you so so much am very grateful. Stay blessed

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