davecom Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Is anybody dealing with this as a result of their autonomic dysfunction? I regurgitate even water a little bit and it's been getting worse over the past couple of weeks since I started the atenolol probably, but that maybe completely unrelated. Since my illness started I've been dealing with extreme GERD that seemed better since I started Zantac and Carafate a couple months ago but now seems back, although I'm not sure it is actually the source of the pain since it doesn't feel as much like a burning pain as it does a sharp (not severe though) pain. It is in the back of my mouth (beginning of throat) and at various points down the esophagus.My PCP says it's not likely a stricture since both liquid and solid are problematic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alex Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 look up 'nutcracker esophagus' see if it sounds familiar to what you're dealing with.this has been brought up here in the past - maybe you can search the forum for those older postsAlex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecom Posted May 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Yeah thanks for that! That's a really good pointer and that maybe what I'm having. A bunch of the pain is between my two shoulder blades - but I'm pretty sure it's not heart related seeing as it seems to come after swallowing food and similar to the pain at the back of the mouth/neck. Don't need that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psalm 23 Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 I don't have esophageal burning but I did start having a problem with regurgitation, epigastric pain and choking several years ago. I went to Mayo in 2011 for Neuro evaluation and ended up referred to a number of different specialists. The GI doc I was referred to ordered an esophageal manometry test which showed esophageal dysmotility ( ineffectve hypocontracting ) which then explained the problems I was having. There does seem to be a correlation between having autonomic neuropathy and problems with the upper GI tract as well as the lower GI tract. I'm not sure if it's the clonidine or the mestinon but since starting on those meds the problem seems to be greatly reduced. I hope you can get your problem diagnosed and find some relief. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alex Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 I don't have esophageal burning but I did start having a problem with regurgitation, epigastric pain and choking several years ago. I went to Mayo in 2011 for Neuro evaluation and ended up referred to a number of different specialists. The GI doc I was referred to ordered an esophageal manometry test which showed esophageal dysmotility ( ineffectve hypocontracting ) which then explained the problems I was having. There does seem to be a correlation between having autonomic neuropathy and problems with the upper GI tract as well as the lower GI tract. I'm not sure if it's the clonidine or the mestinon but since starting on those meds the problem seems to be greatly reduced. I hope you can get your problem diagnosed and find some relief. JanetFunny you should mention mestinon - in my case the esophageal pain and spasms are side effects of taking it (particularly at higher doses)Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psalm 23 Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 It's interesting the way we all react so differently to the same medications. It definitly is trial and error. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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