While awaiting the Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) to reopen my LES muscle, I have 2 Ensure or Boost Plus protein shakes per day, sometimes mixed with Tillamook vanilla ice cream and protein powder as I am still 40-odd pounds underweight for a nearly 29
Researched natural remedies & herbal medicines
my cat
Eating 1x a day
I try to get enough rest and relaxation daily.
Post myotomy, sitting upright with a gass of milk when the pariet didnt do its job.
Minha operação foi robótica.
Trotzdem habe ich weiterhin zu kämpfen
I went to UCSD to see Dr. Santiago Horgan to get an expert opinion.
Support from family, friends and an Achalasia support group
Never thinking I cant do something. Just finding a different way to do things. Having 3 children kept me on my toes too.
HM in 2007 made a huge difference
Always have water to help with spasms
Talking to others
Beer
Believe this or not (this is cause so much controversy) ice cold coca cola is the only thing I have that can kill spasms immediately.
Speaking about with friends
Rerserch
Just cutting out foods that I find difficult, I stopped eating eggs for years even though I love them because I always threw them up, and they taste awful coming back up, most fruit also hurts so I avoid them a lot, even though I love fruit!
Eating healthier
Not eating before bed
no eating after 6:00pm
Taking my mental & physical health more seriously. I have anxiety, my older brother has depression. I've been on Sertraline since July 2021 and seeing a psychologist twice a month.
Things that promote healing: Noni Juice, Aloe Vera Juice, Cayenne, Meadowsweet ...
being able to eat again for a while