To: iyer_vijay ---- Re: Manometry... AFTER... Diagnosis with Achaslasia?

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Hello,

Sorry that I couldn't figure out the proper way to address this message to you.

Thank you so much for your input.

It does make sense to have an update manometry prior to a procedure like

dilation

Where is Kaiser? We're going to the Medical Center of University of Chicago for

the check-up.

~YJ

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> > I'm sure there was plenty of discussion about this before...

> > Is there a need of repeating manometry AFTER diagnosis with Achalasia?

> >

> > What I mean is...

> > After Manometry was done for confirming the diagnosis of Achalasia, is there

any purpose for having repeating manometry in regular check-ups?

> >

> > My dauhgter had it done in 2006 to confirm the diagnosis. It was such a

traumatic experience for my gaughter and myself (not sure who had more nightmare

from it). I'm not sure what we should do if the doctor suggest to have

manometry besides the upper GI barium x-ray in the in coming check-up in March.

> >

> > My questions are...

> > --How many of you had more manometry done after the first one?

> > --If you do have more, why? Did the result show any difference than the

previous one?

> > --What is the chance to have different (better/worst) result than the

previous one?

> > --Is it possible that the doctor simply would like to have it done for

research purpose?

> >

> > Like always, your thought and experience will be greatly appreciated.

> >

> > ~YJ

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