Need a doctor that specializes and treats functional esophagitis.

Posted by hope123 @hope123, Sep 5, 2023

I have difficulty swallowing certain types of food. I’m told it is dysphasia, functional esophagitis, but no clear cut answer. Just a word a doctor uses when they can’t see the problem. This happened out of the blue as my swallowing was fine previously. Most doctors find this problem bothersome and inconsequential. Looking for a doctor that is knowledgeable in this area and does not pass it off as untreatable. My food sometimes gets stuck in the esophagus, and I must be very careful as to not choke. Any suggestions for competent doctors?

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debra54 | @debra54 | Sep 6, 2023

Did they do a barium xray? They dilated my esphogus but there's no easy or quick fix to digestive problems...as far as meds when I researched, it suggested ppi but there not much help for me.

hikeema123 | @hikeema123 | Sep 6, 2023

I have the same issue 😕. I wish you the best in finding a competent doctor that can actually give you something or tell you something you can at least eat a good meal. Best wishes. May God be your guidance in this journey if eating again.

stoclady | @stoclady | Sep 7, 2023

Dr Wolfson at Mayo for starters. If you need surgery Dr Edwards. also Jacksonville , FL Mayo

jackielb | @jackielb | Sep 7, 2023

I had a esophageal manometry test that showed that have Presbyesophagus. Mine kicked in all of the sudden this year. I'm now 61. There's Levsin for spasms and amitriptyline for pain. There's Atrantil for digestion to take 1 with each meal and it's OTC. I also take Protonix @ 40 mg. I only take Levsin when spasms are really bothersome. I do not take Amitriptyline. Chew food good and sit up straight. Smaller meals is best. I was looking to have a nissen fundoplication for GERD/HH but doctor advised me against it. It would make swallowing harder.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Sep 19, 2023

@hope123, you may wish to read more about esophagitis care at Mayo Clinic here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/esophagitis/care-at-mayo-clinic/mac-20361414

How are you doing?

judal43 | @judal43 | Sep 24 5:50am

In reply to @stoclady "Dr Wolfson at Mayo for starters. If you need surgery Dr Edwards. also Jacksonville , FL..." + (show)

I’ve had esophagus dilation been to specialist had Botox injected in my esophagus nothing is helping Gi Dr is sending my records to Mayo in Rochester praying for relief it’s so scary to get food stuck in esophagus any suggestions?

stoclady | @stoclady | Sep 24 6:28am

My experience was with Dr Edwards in Jacksonville's Mayo. It is so frightening to have food caught YES.. In the mean time, don't eat things that could get caught. Obviously your esophagus is of little help currently. Take very small bites, chew completely. It WILL get better.

judal43 | @judal43 | Oct 1 3:16am

In reply to @stoclady "My experience was with Dr Edwards in Jacksonville's Mayo. It is so frightening to have food..." + (show)

@stoclady I don’t eat anything but soft food so that is why being referred to Mayo I about passed out 2 days ago eating mashed potatoes there is no rhyme or reason to this prayerfully Mayo can help thanks for your suggestions