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Schadzsky's ring?

I was recently diagnosed with this condition, but cannot seem to find anything on it on the Internet.

Does anyone have any experience/information on it?

I appreciate your input.
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I have loose stool and is very tired all the time. I have a Thyroid problem. I am in need of finding out if this could be my problem.
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I have had these symptoms, and i am very scared i have a serious illness. Can you tell me what these symptoms could mean:   chills, trouble breathing, pain in left arm and neck, pain in back(usually lower), feeling like i am going to vomit, dizziness, and rapid heart beat. Please reply. tkanks!!
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I just read the mails and can share a thought on heartburn. I used to suffer from it. Had a bout of it for 30 consecutive days taking tums,gaviscon and stuff but nothing ever made it go away. My dad once said he looked at nature and then followed what he saw in other animals. He said listen to your body and follow the trail. Well it seemed that my heartburn would ease up when I didn't eat and get worse when I ate. I figured I'd go on a diet and picked atkins. Finally 2 days later no heartburn and I thought it was from eating less. It wasn't until 6 months later I read the atkins diet book and found out a side effect of his diet was heartburn goes away. I have not had even a bit of heartburn in the last 26 years. What a relief. I think it may be caused by the carbohydrates gassing you up and stressing the sphincter at the top of the stomach.
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March 97 woke up and not a sound came out of my mouth, the allergist tested me for Epstein Barr etc and many blood test showed nothing. Since that time have found I have acid reflux etc being treated with different meds., my main problem is nausea and bitter taste in my mouth along with a coated tongue. I have had every test available insideout, up and down and no findings, recently had an egg sald sandwich prepared with radiation showed nothing, now the dr is calling me a"mystery lady" to me this means he does believe me. I know how I feel, my body tells me, I also suffer from a chemical imbalance and was on Celexa for a year, since have stopped with dr's orders. Right now am taking Famvir for the sores and Diflucan for maybe what the dr thought could be a yeast infection. I' tired of people telling me I look wonderful and inside I'm just sick of this whole run around from the dr.s. Any suggestions or idea's would be welcome, by the way I'm still hoarse. Also have a lump in my esophogus when I eat and feels as though the food is not moving, could this be part of the Schatzky disease.
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March 97 woke up and not a sound came out of my mouth, the allergist tested me for Epstein Barr etc and many blood test showed nothing. Since that time have found I have acid reflux etc being treated with different meds., my main problem is nausea and bitter taste in my mouth along with a coated tongue. I have had every test available insideout, up and down and no findings, recently had an egg sald sandwich prepared with radiation showed nothing, now the dr is calling me a"mystery lady" to me this means he does believe me. I know how I feel, my body tells me, I also suffer from a chemical imbalance and was on Celexa for a year, since have stopped with dr's orders. Right now am taking Famvir for the sores and Diflucan for maybe what the dr thought could be a yeast infection. I' tired of people telling me I look wonderful and inside I'm just sick of this whole run around from the dr.s. Any suggestions or idea's would be welcome, by the way I'm still hoarse. Also have a lump in my esophogus when I eat and feels as though the food is not moving, could this be part of the Schatzky disease.
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I HAD MY GALL BLADDER REMOVED 6 YRS AGO,I ALSO HAVE UNCONTROLLED
DIARRHEA, BUT RECENTLY I LOOKED AT AN XRAY FILM OF MY CHEST AND THE RADIOLOGIST READ THE REPORT AND I HAVE A COPY THEY WERE LOOKING AT A FRACTURED RIB.   IT STATES THE CHOLECYSTECTOMY CLIPS ARE PRESENT ALONG WITH A RING LIKE METALIC DENSITY OVER THE RIGHT ABDOMEN OF UNCERTAIN ETIOLOGY??????? DO THEY KEEP THE CLIPS IN CUZ THE OPERATION REPORT SAYS THEY WERE REMOVED?????
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Does anyone know how accurate the gastric emptying study is?  Seeing that gastroparesis is inconsistant could you have a reading that you don't have it when you really do have it.  I have terrible nausea if I don't take Motilium.  Also have stomach aches.  No one seems to know what I have.  All tests come up negative.  The specialist says, I don't THINK you have gastroparesis but doesn't seem to know what my problem is.  I still get nausea with the Motilium but not as severe as without it.  Can anyone help me?  Any clues?  I also have a enlarged liver with fatty deposits on it (I don't drink).  They also don't know why.  B12  defiency too.  

Beth
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My husband has had severe hurting on his right side. Two or three years ago we had tests ran. They thought it was muscle spasms. We think it's his gallbladder, but nothing showed up on x-rays or scans. He has thrown up a little bit black. And he has been diagnost with hyeda hernia. His symptoms are dizziness, sometimes can't keep food down, and severe hurting on his right side. Sometimes mistaken as chest pains.
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While visiting this website trying to find out more info on gerd, someone mentioned the symptoms of "Hiatal Hernia". I have had GERD for some time and have been treated with Prilosec, but now I only take when in extreme pain due to cost....Anyways, I have been having what feels like gas pains that have been lingering in my mid-back area and right between my upper rib cage for three consecutive days now. It is very sensitive to the touch. I have been regular, so that is not the problem...Nothing helps. Does this sound familar to anyone??? And does it sound like a Hernia?????
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Was curious if anyone takes protonix for acid reflux?  I get horrible burning in my stomach and intestinal area.  It feels like I am on fire.  The stomach doc has checked for everything and I dont know what else to do.  Any ideas?

Nal
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You recommended wipes for IBS that don't have witch hazel. Every brand that I have seen has this ingredient e.g. Tucks. Do you know of something that does not and that is commercially available?
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hi, i was just wondering ive been having burning pains, all in my upper abdomen. ive had a upper exray exam there were no signs of gallstones just alittle acid reflux.  the pain goes from one side to the other.  its now getting worse, ive been vomiting and things like that. they didnt see any ulcers. what do you think this could be?
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I have been having chest pain that radiates in to my arm and my throght, very gassy burp all of the time I am taking previcid,   malox, tums and zantac and anything else that will help. But not much help may 19 had my gallbladder removed, still have all of the pains still waiting to go to the cardioligest, and the scope dr. but every body seems to take there own sweet time. had four ekg, and blood test done they say it isnt my heart but they are sending me for a strees test anyway but at there conveince, i could drop dead of a massive heart aqttack by then i believe there hesitance is because i dont have insurance. i also have a hard time going to the bath room. some daysi fell like i am going to die and know one seems to car all they are worried about is there money.can anyone give me some advice?
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.......I really would like to ask some urgent questions!!
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Margaret:  I had been taking Propulsid until my doctor switched me to Reglan because of the problems people were having with Propulsid.  Although it is widely used, Reglan has many, many side effects.  I got to the point where I felt like I weighed 1,000 pounds, was so tired all the time that I literally talked my way home from work, my muscles ached, my joints ached, I paced in circles if I wasn't occupied doing something, I cried and didn't know why, some days I just couldn't make myself get out of bed I felt so bad.  Some days it took me 3 hours to get ready and get to work.  Some days I couldn't sit still.  I was afraid of everything.  I couldn't make decisions.  I couldn't remember what I had done 5 minutes after doing it.  I looked like I'd been through hell and back.  I thought I was losing my mind.  My family doctor finally referred me to a neurologist ... who diagnosed parkinson's syndrome, fatigue, depression, anxiety, etc., etc., etc. all due to Reglan.  I had written a list of everything that I felt was wrong and when we compared it to the side effects listed in the PDR, I nearly had them all.  It's been 12 weeks now since I took the last pill.  The doctor had me quit working for 8 weeks and released me to return 3-4 hours a day the first part of July.  I'll work short days until September and then add another hour.  Physically I'm fine now, but I'm still dealing with the emotional side.  I still have the depression and anxiety.  I have memory problems which the doctor says could take another 6 months to straighten out.  What happened to me happens in about 5 to 10 percent of people who take Reglan.  Most people do just fine on it.

If you honestly feel that your problems may be from Reglan, talk to your doctor.  Side effects from medication can really cause a mess ... I'm living it.
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TO ANYONE:  I HAVE SUCH A PROBLEM WITH GASTROPARESIS AND THE MEDICATIONS.  JUST WHAT ARE THE BAD SIDE EFFECTS TO REGLAN?  I KNOW IT AFFECTS THE NERVOUS SYSTEM.  ARE THERE OTHER SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS?  I GET SO TIRED OF LOOKING LIKE I AM 9 MONTHS PREGRANT AND FEEL LIKE A COW.  PEOPLE SAY I DON'T LOOK AS BAD AS I THINK BUT I AM NOT SO SURE.  MY DOCTOR SAYS WHEN THE NAUSEA GETS WORSE TO START BACK ON ENSURE.  THE REGLAN MAKES ME FEEL LIKE I AM IN A PANIC ATTACK 24 HOURS A DAY.  I FEEL LIKE  MY ABDOMEN IS GOING TO BURST.  I ALSO HAVE LIVER DISEASE WITH THE GASTROPARESIS.  I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION OR HELP.
THANKS,
MARGARET
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I also had schatzki ring - found out after no being able to swallow any food without gagging.  Had ednoscopy then savry dilation.  Found to also have acid reflux disease and have been taking Prilosec.  Since losing 22 pounds, have had a decrease in the acid reflux symptoms.  I have been taking Prilosec for 2 years - is there another medication I can take that would be helpful and non-prescription?
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I am a 62 year old ,female  and have a old injury to my 5 tru 8 crevical  area ,since 1972,when i injured this area by falling off a porch  railing ,a 7 '1/2 ft. drop . since tat time I have had many problems one of those problems is Sapams ofthe,Esophagus
Also the  please note that injury to the --C-7--causes problems  with the Thyriod gland bursae in the shoulders ,elbows .
C- 8 ,to thoritic 1 -affects Arms from elbows  down ,including the hands  wrists and fingers ;(esophagus and trachea)
The medical profession took from  1971 to 1986  to determine I had a cervical problem due to my loseing the use of my arms, when I developed excurting pain in both my arms and spasm in chest also tremor in right hand ,at that time it was determined I should be checked for cervical problems.
This was when MY CEVICAL PROBLEM WAS DIAGINOSIED <  AND HAS EXPLAINED  WH I HAVE MANY OF MY SYMPTOMS<TO PRESENT TIME>

My present Doctor , has done how many Sebstin Stess,echo grams ,doppler blood fl tests  ect.  on me tru the years ,the last in Feb. 20000 they  always come back ,negative.

Now since June 11th after sustaining a severe >Whiplash in a rear end collision all my old symptoms have surfaced again , to a greater degree ,on a scale of previous of 1to 2 now 5 to 6 with neck pain arm pain,elbow pain - pain between Hi shoulder AND Low shoulder blade area , Chest pan ,

Trouble swallowing FEELS LIKE I HAVE A MARBEL IN MY TROAT  WHEN I SWALLOW,this extends to my breast bone and radiates across both sides of my chest,extendes to the first or second rib area ,then in to my stomach makeing ,with slight heart burn feeling , also ment to mention this also radites in to my right Jaw area.

I just on  June-29th . had a MRI> done of my cervical area ,RESULTS NOT CONFIRMED AT THIS DATE <
If any who post on this Formatt , have in the past had Cervical injury it would be wiseto pursue this  problem in determinig  the esophagus PROBLEM>
I find the medical professon is not to (Hip) relateing other internal problems with  Back problems.whch most times are  the root of our problems ,If tere is a Doctor on this Formatt I wold welcome your opinion.
note;C-5 affects ,(Vocal cords ,neck glands ,pharynx.
     C-6 affects ,(Neck muscles ,shoulders ,tonsils,
     C-7 affects ,(Thyrod gland ,bursae in the shoulder,elbows .
     C-8 tru T-1 (Arms from elbows  down ,includeing the hands  wrists and fingers ;esophagus and trachea.

June 11th  
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I am a 62 year old ,female  and have a old injury to my 5 tru 8 crevical  area ,since 1972,when i injured this area by falling off a porch  railing ,a 7 '1/2 ft. drop . since tat time I have had many problems one of those problems is Sapams ofthe,Esophagus
Also the  please note that injury to the --C-7--causes problems  with the Thyriod gland bursae in the shoulders ,elbows .
C- 8 ,to thoritic 1 -affects Arms from elbows  down ,including the hands  wrists and fingers ;(esophagus and trachea)
The medical profession took from  1971 to 1986  to determine I had a cervical problem due to my loseing the use of my arms, when I developed excurting pain in both my arms and spasm in chest also tremor in right hand ,at that time it was determined I should be checked for cervical problems.
This was when MY CEVICAL PROBLEM WAS DIAGINOSIED <  AND HAS EXPLAINED  WH I HAVE MANY OF MY SYMPTOMS<TO PRESENT TIME>

My present Doctor , has done how many Sebstin Stess,echo grams ,doppler blood fl tests  ect.  on me tru the years ,the last in Feb. 20000 they  always come back ,negative.

Now since June 11th after sustaining a severe >Whiplash in a rear end collision all my old symptoms have surfaced again , to a greater degree ,on a scale of previous of 1to 2 now 5 to 6 with neck pain arm pain,elbow pain - pain between Hi shoulder AND Low shoulder blade area , Chest pan ,

Trouble swallowing FEELS LIKE I HAVE A MARBEL IN MY TROAT  WHEN I SWALLOW,this extends to my breast bone and radiates across both sides of my chest,extendes to the first or second rib area ,then in to my stomach makeing ,with slight heart burn feeling , also ment to mention this also radites in to my right Jaw area.

I just on  June-29th . had a MRI> done of my cervical area ,RESULTS NOT CONFIRMED AT THIS DATE <
If any who post on this Formatt , have in the past had Cervical injury it would be wiseto pursue this  problem in determinig  the esophagus PROBLEM>
I find the medical professon is not to (Hip) relateing other internal problems with  Back problems.whch most times are  the root of our problems ,If tere is a Doctor on this Formatt I wold welcome your opinion.
note;C-5 affects ,(Vocal cords ,neck glands ,pharynx.
     C-6 affects ,(Neck muscles ,shoulders ,tonsils,
     C-7 affects ,(Thyrod gland ,bursae in the shoulder,elbows .
     C-8 tru T-1 (Arms from elbows  down ,includeing the hands  wrists and fingers ;esophagus and trachea.

June 11th  





















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Reply to Christy about the chest pain.  Any chest pain should not
be ignored.  My mother went through two angioplasty and the last
one, they about lost her.  They said it was not her heart.  Well
it wasn't it was three blockages.  The first hospital blew it out
and put in a stint.  Well, needless to say it failed.  Finally
after my sister insisted that there was something wrong, they
finally got to the right hospital and found it.  She had open heart surgery and corrected it with a triple by pass. If it wouldn't have been for this she could have had a massive heart attack. She was in excellant health.  This is artery disease. No matter how she ate or excersized this still would have happened. It is hereditary.  Be careful and don't give up.  If you are having chest pain, go to a cardiologist and if that doctor blows you off go to another.  It may save your life.  Luckily my mother had no heart damage.  Do not make light of angina attacks. Read as much as you can about them.  Then get to a cardiologist that LISTENS!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOODLUCK.
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A 3 MONTH VACATION? I HAVE ABOUT GIVEN UP ON THIS WEBSITE, AND I SEE OTHERS HAVE ALSO. IT'S PRETTY REDICULOUS THAT IT HAS GONE ON THIS LONG WITHOUT A NOTICE OR EXPLAINATION. I DON'T THINK ANYONE WILL CARE IF THEIR QUESTION IS ANSWERED NOW, CHANCES ARE THEIR PROBLEM NO LONGER EXISTS!
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My husband was told he had a shadsky's ring that required many visits to the Doctor to be stretched with an instrument that was very hard to swallow and really only helped him a short while. I had a similar problem with swallowing and Prilosec was the answer to my problem. If I miss one day,tho' it's back.
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WHAT DOES THIS MEAN - SLIGHT INCREASED SOFT TISSUE DENSITY IN THE SUBCARINAL REGION?

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A hiatal hernia can cause chest pain and pain in the shoulders and arms. The Vagus nerve runs along the stomach, esophagus and the heart. It causes the pain in the shoulder and arm like with a heart attack. When the hiatal hernia is acting up, it can cause the same sypmtoms of a heart attack. Your cardiologist has ruled out heart disease. Extra heart beats are harmless. You probably are experiencing acid reflux even though the endoscopy didn't show it. You probably weren't having reflux at the time of the test. The prilosec should help. If it doesn't, there is surgery to correct the problem. Talk to your Gastroenterologist. Good luck!    Erik
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