Jan 26, 2016
"My problem was the same symptom, and it turned out to be achalasia, the opposite of GERD. It took 17 years, 8 doctors and one dynamite gastroenterologist to diagnose me correctly. One Heller myotemy with a Dor fundoplication later, and m..."
Jan 26, 2016
"Just saw this! I would get checked for achalasia. Do some research to find out who is a specialist in your area, and if you have to and can travel to be sure you find someone excellent, do so."
Mar 03, 2013
"Thank you. In 2011, I was finally diagnosed with Achalasia. Basically, it's the opposite of GERD. My esophagus has no peristalsis, and my esophageal sphincter is so tight that it causes food and liquid to backwash, causing the itch. I ha..."
