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Question:
Sherry, thank you so much for posting this. i noticed it was by mistake that you did. It must have been a calling because i was researching it today on the internet because i am scheduled for one on Monday of next week. Denise L
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LOL I am glad it helped. Maybe I have ESP after all 
DeniseLU wrote: > Sherry, thank you so much for posting this. i noticed it was by mistake that > you did. It must have been a calling because i was researching it today on the > internet because i am scheduled for one on Monday of next week. > Denise L
– *** Love, Hugs and well wishes From *** Sherry Messick, Visit My Site! Surviving Scleroderma http://www.SclerodermaSupport.com "We are all Beacons Of Light for Each Other" Oprah Winfrey Tomorrow is promised to no one. Learn to say ‘I love you’…. Any way you can!
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what is Esophageal Manometry? The esophagus (e-sof-ah-gus) is a hollow tube-like structure that connects the mouth to the stomach. This tube is made up of muscles and membranes and serves as a passage way for food. There are 2 sphincters (sfink-ters) which are ring-like muscles at each end of the esophagus. The sphincter at the upper end of the esophagus helps to carry food from the mouth to the stomach. The sphincter at the lower end of the esophagus helps to keep the contents in the stomach from coming back up into the esophagus. The purpose of the esophageal manometry test is to show how well the esophagus and these sphincters work together. You probably will be told to have no solid foods for 8 hours before the test: You may have clear liquids up until 4 hours before the test, including sugar water, kool-aid, jello, popsicles, apple juice, ginger ale or water. I was told to avoid red or blue clear liquids. A small tube with several holes in it will be passed into your nose and down through the esophagus. You may be given medication to help you relax before the test is started. Time will be allowed for you to adjust to this tube before formal testing will begin. This tube is connected to a water chamber and a machine with a graph. You will be asked to swallow and will be offered sips of water and possibly small pieces of solid foods during the procedure. As swallowing occurs, the water flows through the tube, the pressure in the tube makes tracings on the computer and records these tracings on paper. This gives the doctor a record of how well the esophagus and the sphincters are working. The test will take about an hour. You may gag when the tube is first passed into the esophagus. A nurse or assistant will be with you to help with comfort measures. This test does not cause pain, although it may be uncomfortable for you. You may return to a normal diet, and usual activities. If sedation has been used, return to usual activities after the medicine wears off. I hope this helps. — *** Love, Hugs and well wishes From *** Sherry Messick, Visit My Site! Surviving Scleroderma http://www.SclerodermaSupport.com "We are all Beacons Of Light for Each Other" Oprah Winfrey Tomorrow is promised to no one. Learn to say ‘I love you’…. Any way you can!
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>LOL I am glad it helped. Maybe I have ESP after all
No, angelic beings just seem to know when others are in need. You are an angel in my book. Smooches Reva
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