New Member - Unique Symptoms - Any Suggestions??

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This site is wonderful, so glad I found an avenue of experiences from actual

Achalasia patients. Doctors have explained my condition but have left me with

alot of unanswered questions. I was diagnosed with A January 2010, Myotomy April

2010, 2nd manomatry with balloon dilation November 2010. January 2011 was

diagnosed with dysfunctional stomach as well as my dysfunctional esophagus.

Prior to surgery I woke every night choking, that has improved, my one symptom

that has. Since surgery I can only eat and drink small portions, over 8 ounces I

have alot of pain with gas, heartburn, pressure that is only relieved by laying

down(even though I was advised NOT to lay down for 3 hours after eating, this is

the only thing that provides me relief). Unfortunately I cannot lay down most of

the day so I am struggling to find a solution to live a normal life and

eat/drink without pain. Has anyone else experienced these symptoms and how have

you found relief? Currently I am trying to find the best " A " specialist in the

Philadelphia/Baltimore area. Any recommendations? Thanks for sharing.

BC