What are the latest advances in Achalasia?

I underwent surgery called POEM (Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy in the treatment of achalasia. After one month the symptoms returned, I started taking anticonvulsant, then CBD, and now have cannabis every 12 hours.

9/18/17 by Deivis 1150

There is so much more information available online and medical research since I was first diagnosed in 2005 it's hard to keep a track of any advances. Back in 05, I remember doing an internet search and I only found one page and the originator was in SWEDEN!! I've found some fantastic support groups as well online and on Facebook (AAO - Achalasia Awareness Org) we all tend to keep each other updated. There's a focus/support group that is held in London on a monthly basis with special guest speakers, experts in the field of Achalasia. I can provide details if you want to contact me via this site.

9/20/17 by Teresa 3050

They don't really have any definitive "new" information. Instead of me regurgitating it, here's a link. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/achalasia-pathogenesis-clinical-manifestations-and-diagnosis

10/27/17 by JLMcK 5550

POEM I think is the newest.

7/14/20 by Gina Manion 2500

Yes apart from Heller myotomy they is POEM and it can be performed without having open suggery

8/16/22 by pckalolo@gmail.com 2500

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RECENT ADVANCES ON THE ACHALASIA THAT I KNOW OF IS THE TECHNIQUE POEM

8/22/17 by Lorena. Translated