Achalasia and Jaw Problems?

August 28, 2005

Dear Friends

Have you heard of jaw problems or TMJ as a complication of

achalasia? I don't think they are related, but you never know with

all the gyrations required to get the food down.

My 21 year old son was diagnosed with Achalasia earlier this year.

He is planning to have Heller Myotomy surgery as soon as possible.

He had a meeting scheduled with the surgeon a couple of weeks ago,

but it was cancelled due to an emergency. We have another

appointment on September 6. We're worried that he can't do the

surgery until the jaw is fixed.

I joined the group a few weeks ago and have really enjoyed reading

all of your messages. They have been very helpful....scary at

times, but very informative.

Sorry to those of you who sent me welcome messages which I deleted

as I was distracted didn't realize they were personal messages.

Please send along another note and I promise to respond personally.

It has been a very rough year for our family. My son went through

about 7 visits for tests & consultations in Hamilton earlier this

year. At the same time my sister-in-law was diagnosed with a

primary, malignant brain tumour. I can say that my visit with her

and my brother to the neurosurgeon in January to hear the news was

the worst day of my life. She passed away peacefully a few days

ago. It helps put things into perspective. I think there's lots

of hope for a meaningful, happy life in spite of the challenges of a

serious, chronic illness or even a terminal illness.

I look forward to your replies.

Regards, Oonagh

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