- Achalasia
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Kalliopi's interview
How did all start?
I was 24 and pregnant when symptoms get started. After I gave a birth to my child I could not eat anything
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
About a yearGastre
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
Gastrenderologist. Surgeon. X ray doctor
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
Surgeon
What have been your biggest difficulties?
It is a rare disease. Doctors did not knew it
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
People can not understand but really try when I explain them. My relationships are the same as before
What things have you stopped doing?
Drink carbonated drinks. Eat dinner late at night. Drink alcohol
What do you think about the future?
I dont hope to be healthy as before but I live with my disease.
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
My childhood of course. I was healthy and happy
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
I can do anything
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
Life gave me pain but I am still here as strong as I have to be
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Believe in yourself. Never give up. Go to a doctor and have a myotomy.
