Guest guest Posted June 21, 2004 Report Share Posted June 21, 2004 Hi everyone. I've not been diagnosed yet but I have all the symptoms. I'm 29, have had problems with acid reflux in the past, and have had terrible trouble swallowing for about 2 weeks. I feel like I swallowed a tennis ball, when I burp food comes up, and now I'm downright scared to eat. Food stays in my esophagas for hours. I've read as much as I can and know that the first place to start is with a barium x-ray, an endoscopy, and an esophageal manometry. But how do I find the right doctor? I've looked in the databases and haven't found someone in the Chicago area. But I did read that the University of Chicago is in the top five. Can anyone recommend a good gastroentologist in the Chicago area? Thanks and good luck to all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2004 Report Share Posted June 21, 2004 - I highly recommend calling at least 2-3 teaching hospitals in Chicago, ask for the GI department & ask if they have someone who specializes in swallowing disorders. Please keep us posted! Cindi in PA ____________________________________________________ IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - Click Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2004 Report Share Posted June 21, 2004 Thanks Cindi. Using the database on this site, I saw that the University of Chicago is highly regarded in this area (top 5). I got on their website and found a Gastroenterologist named Winans that specializes in swallowing disorders. I'm waiting for his office to call me back. I keep thinking this thing will go away on its own but know that I have to be proactive. Denial doesn't fix anything. Thank you for the "swallowing disorders" advice. Hopefully Dr. Winans will help me.Cindi Wilmot <cindiscandles@...> wrote: - I highly recommend calling at least 2-3 teaching hospitals in Chicago, ask for the GI department & ask if they have someone who specializes in swallowing disorders. Please keep us posted! Cindi in PA ____________________________________________________ IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - Click Here __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2004 Report Share Posted June 21, 2004 - I think you are off to a good start. I'm glad you can get help so early on....many of us have suffered for years without a proper diagnosis. hang in there.....I know it is scary, but we are all here for you! cindi ____________________________________________________ IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - Click Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 Hi , Hope you are doing ok! We've all been there, the not knowing SUCKS! I just found out for sure last week (although, in my heart I already knew). It is possible you have a stricture (given your history of Acid Reflux). Guess you'll find out for sure soon. Don't worry, no matter how this thing plays out......we're here for you and we know how you feel. Keep your chin up! Smile, come on...you can do it! There, that's much better! Please don't despair (easier said than done, I still do sometimes ) things do get easier! Talk to you soon! Mike (Not very funny, but definately in New York!) > Hi everyone. I've not been diagnosed yet but I have all the > symptoms. I'm 29, have had problems with acid reflux in the past, > and have had terrible trouble swallowing for about 2 weeks. I feel > like I swallowed a tennis ball, when I burp food comes up, and now > I'm downright scared to eat. Food stays in my esophagas for hours. > > I've read as much as I can and know that the first place to start is > with a barium x-ray, an endoscopy, and an esophageal manometry. > > But how do I find the right doctor? I've looked in the databases > and haven't found someone in the Chicago area. But I did read that > the University of Chicago is in the top five. > > Can anyone recommend a good gastroentologist in the Chicago area? > > Thanks and good luck to all of you. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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