need advice

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Registered: 11-16-2006
need advice
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Thu, 11-16-2006 - 10:46pm

My sister has been sick for months and going for testing. She had been trying for 8 years to get pregnant with her second child. She finally finds out she is pregnant at the ER where she went because she was so sick. They diagnosed her with achalasia... a rare condition that doesnt allow her food to get to her stomach. Usually a simple surgery will fix the problem. However now that she is pregnant they said the only option is giving her a botox injection right into the esophagus. they said its never been done on a pregnant woman in our state. has anyone had this problem or know of any other information? they say it should remain localized but is it safe for the baby? she is only 7 weeks. she is distraught. any advice would be greatly appreciated.

thanks.

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-12-2006
In reply to: anna02120512
Fri, 11-17-2006 - 5:42am
I am so sorry for your sister. I have no idea what to tell you except you can go to webmd.com thats where I go for info. Plus you can email board certified doctors and the can give you great information. I know they have helped me a few times in understanding stuff.

Katie

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