Re: R.D.DAY - Member Update

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Hi,

 

I haven't posted much recently, but still keep up with most of what goes on

here.  I was diagnosed with A in July of 2003 and had myotomy in September. 

Since then I have had 2 dilations.  Right now, I am much better than before

surgery, but still having issues.  Sometimes I go a week or more not being able

to get much down, then everything will be ok for several weeks.  I experience

'spasms' on a regular basis, sometimes up to 3 or 4 times a week.  I have found

that for me, ice cold water usually takes the most intense pain away.  And for

those times when water doesn't work I always have a supply of Levsin on hand. 

It takes about 20 minutes for the Levsin to start taking the pain level down,

but has never failed to work for me.  Overall, I am very satisfied with the

results of the myotomy.

mike in WI