Mdaisy11 years ago

Dear Brenda,

I sometimes have problems swallowing food too. I have not personally heard of Achalasia being associated with Fibromyalgia , However, some information on the internet mentions that Sjogrens Syndrome may be linked , see below in this NHS information as it is secondary condition that develops in combination with another autoimmune condition, such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis

nhs.uk/conditions/Sjogrens-...

Have you been diagnosed with Achalasia ? It would be interesting if your own Doctor could answer the question whether it is linked or not?

Here is a link about Achalasia for other who may be reading from the forum

patient.co.uk/health/Achala...

I will be interested to hear if you find out any further information and the further comments on this thread.

Best Wishes

Emma

Hidden11 years ago

Having problems with swallowing is very common with having Fibromyalgia. If you click on the link below it will take you to many discussions we have had on the subject. This can be caused by tightening of the throat muscles. I have this myself first thing every morning, sometimes it takes two cups of tea for my throat to ease slowly.

fibroaction.healthunlocked....

However, Achalasia sounds more complex and more to do with the mechanics of swallowing and more to do with nerves as opposed to muscles.

I haven't heard of Achalasia before, it was interesting to read up on it. Thank you for your message Brenda and for bringing this to our attention.

(((hug))) xxx

Libs

brendaj1959 in reply to Hidden11 years ago

HI Libs I posted a blog about 2 weeks ago Oesophagus well went for my second endoscopy yesterday and have been diagnosed with this and my consultant said it was very rare condition but thought it could be related to my fibromyalgia as the muscle in my oesophagus has stopped working, got to go back waiting for appointment hopefully soonxxxxBrendax

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Hidden in reply to brendaj195911 years ago

Hi Brenda, yes I remember your first message, I think I posted the links for the swallowing discussions we have had on there too.

I hope you get your appointment very soon, please let us know how you get on, I hope it goes well for you.

(((hug))) xxx

Libs

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anbuma11 years ago

i have difficulty meds(capsules)and end up choking on them. and some foods(cereals)not heard of Achalsia.when i told my GP of difficulty swallowing and tightness in throat-not acknowledged.

brendaj195911 years ago

ask to be referred for endoscopy at your local hospitalxxxbrenda

Ozzygirl6411 years ago

My first thoughts on this was 'achawhat' and then I had to go look it up and I still do not understand it so it is going to take a second reading. I have awful problems swallowing, that is after I have gone through the pain if chewing. There is a lot to be said for soup lol. The problem I have now is more pronounced when I take meds. I think I have swallowed them and then I may cough and up come the tablets again. So annoying at times xxxxx

brendaj1959 in reply to Ozzygirl6411 years ago

no just how u feel i'm the same not even a drink of water goes down some days ask your doc for endoscopy you take care gentle hugsxxx brendaxxxx

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Cape_Cod_Sharon4 years ago

It comes and goes, like most of my fibro symptoms