Hi, my name is Lawhite0151!type 3 achalasia a disability?and has anyone had POEM or Fundoplication? — Scope | Disability forum
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Hi, my name is Lawhite0151!type 3 achalasia a disability?and has anyone had POEM or Fundoplication?

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Lawhite0151
Lawhite0151 Community member Posts: 1 Listener
edited January 30 in Physical and neurological impairments
Hi guys, I have been suffering from achalasia for the past year. Have just found out that I have type 3, Had balloon dilatation 30% but it’s literally only worked by 30%. Consultant has sent me a letter that they are not going to try again with dilation and consulting with surgeons to decide weather to to perform POEM or Fundoplication. Has anyone had either of these procedures? Is this classified as a disability in the UK (as it takes me so long to eat, sometimes I literally can’t eat and drink for days to the point I was going to go to A&E) also I’m always so tired 
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  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 4,548 Scope online community team
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    Hey there @Lawhite0151 and a belated welcome to the community. :)

    I cant give any answers to your questions, but I thought I'd let you know I'll just rename and move your post into a different category, so more people in the know will be able to see and hopefully offer some support. I hope that's ok? 
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