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I have had a tube in my nose to take a look around. do you know if this FEESS is a worse sensation than that> I was OK during that one, and didn't choke. They numbed my nasel passages. I am considering this FEESS rather than the Manometry. Which one is harder on a person. My doctor will let me decide what I want to do. ginnie

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Originally Posted by ginnie (Post 853123)

It really all depends on what they suspect is the problem. If they believe it's motility, then the manometry would be best. It's uncomfortable, but a good test for this.

I have not had the FEESST. I have had the PH probe, the fluoriscope swallow, and the manometry. The fluoriscope is easiest and accurate for mechanical problems and to check for aspiration.

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Originally Posted by bent98 (Post 852994)

The Test you are referring to is called a FEESST test and it’s not better than a Manometry. You can use a FEESST test once you understand want is going on with the swallowing to aid in the diagnosis of the dysfunction. There are exercises you do with a speech pathologist where the FESST can assist with.

There are several reasons why your swallowing motility could be affected.

Medication, Thyroid, Zenker's Diverticulosis, Achalasia,Diffuse esophageal spasm, Barrets, Non Specific motor disorders, Sinsus, Reflux or a combination of multiple reasons.

The easiest test to determine if it’s Zenker's Diverticulosis or some type of visible blockage is an Esophogram. You swallow barium and the Xray you while you are doing it). If everything looks normal then you do the Manometry.
By the way, for the person who commented on 24 ph test, if they didnt perform the manomerty first how did they know how long your esophagus is? They need that in order to place the sensors in the correct position otherwise the data from the test is useless. There is a new ph test that measure acid fumes, as well and has a LED that can determine the correct placement of the sensor but I doubt they used that one as only a few doctors have it.

Why play games with ph test when you can first understand if the LES is weak to begin with.

Here is a link to Doctor I went to when I had throat problems. This article talks about people with chronic cough but really is applicable to people in general who has Laryngeal Sensory Neuropathies.
Because there could possibly be multiple underlying causes of issues going on, some people never get relief of their issue until all aspects are treated aggressively.

I wasn’t until I went on reflux med, domperidome, and amitriptyline that my globus went away.
http://www.chronic-cough.net/2012/02...related-cough/

Yes they did the first test, but that wasn't the question I answered.m

Ah, all that answers... I am really worried now... I like to believe that these swallowing incedents are result of pn beeing worse...So I hope increased dosage of lyrica would do some good... Praying and hoping it is going to be so...grrr

I hope you do find an answer. I do have barretts' esophagus, which was partly to blame for my swallowing issues. I take a double proton pump inhibitor, to allow myself to heal. It isn't easy to live with the swallowing issue. I really hope you heal and get resolution to the condition. ginnie

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Originally Posted by dea1238 (Post 852762)

Hi. I am here for the first time. I was diagnosed with polineuropathia sensorica two years ago. I was on Lyrica, small dosage only 50 mg per day. Now my doctor has increased the dosage to 75 mg a.m. and 75 mg p.m. Has anyone of you experienced difficulties in swallowing, like you are eating and then it seems something stuck down the throat? Is it because of lyrica or because disease is worsening?? Any answer is appreciated.
thanks. Dea from Croatia

i have difficulty swallowing but have multiple system atrophy, other symptoms are tremors in right hand, sudden drop in blood pressure, aspiration when swallowing.
:)

Hi to you all... I am now really worried. Beeing through the internet and saw that it might something to do with GERB which was diagnosed also but long ago...I took Controloc for several months and some simptoms came back, but nothing to worry about. Could it be GERB making my swallowing problems arise?? What do you think? It is like, I am eating some hard food like meet or bread and then it looks like I cannot swallow it, like it is going to stuck down somewhere ... heart starts beating really fast cause I get scared...big scare.... my God..what could it be???

Be calm....I am here. Try not to worry so your heart rate goes up. I checked into the emergency room and they didn't find out what was wrong with me. what you should do is make an appt. with an upper GI doctor. I want you to know that everything that was done to me to find out what was wrong was easy! OK? Gerds can and does cause further trouble. If you are taking nexium and other anti acids and they are not working all the time, you should see your doctor. I developed something that did scare me, called berretts esophogus. It took me 5 years of complaining for someone to take me serious. So this doctor did. It was not in my head at all. I eroded the lining to my stomach and my esophagus. I am now on a special med to calm my stomach and let it heal. I have had two biopsys. NO WORRIES!!!!!! This proceedure didn't hurt. The first was to put a tube with a camera down my nose. DID NOT HURT. They numb your nose and thoat, didn't feel a thing. I also get put out for the endoscopy, no worries OK??? I will be on this medication for a long time I expect. You may just have bad GERDS. This can be controlled, but you need to get this checked out. I don't want to scare you, I am just telling you the truth. Let me know if you are OK with this. I will be here to answer any questions to comfort you. ginnie

Thanks Ginnie... i will visit doctor. But problem is I have a small baby and it is difficult to go even to doctor cause hubie works all day so baby is with me all the time. Don't have anyone to look after him while i am gone... to complicated..
but I will do something. I was just wondering if anyone had the same problems and has GERB as diagnosis as well... Thank you for your comforting but honest post... you helped me... I am worried all the time to sufficate... I kno w I am too scared and also thought it might something to do with anxiety... All sorts of things are going through my mind right now..
Thanks .. Dea

It is OK in this country to bring the baby with you for your initial doctors visit. Put her in the stroller and off you go. However if you require testing, that requires your husband, or someone else to drive you home from the testing clinic. That is standard proceedure. Maybe a church can help out, with a member who can do this for you. It might me worth your while to advertise for a Nanny for a short time while you go through this process. There is always a way to work through the problems. Let me know what you come up with and I will keep thinking. Other people have had problems with Gerds in much the same way I have. So it is important to be screened. I wish you all the best and I will keep in touch with you. ginnie