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I had a problem swallowing and went through the same type of procedure. I also got immediate relief. I take Prilosec daily to control gastric reflux. I was also told the procedure may need to be repeated, but the Prilosec should at least delay that need. My problem did not involve a hiccup reaction as Jim reported, but it was very disconcerting - at times food got stuck in my esophagus. I don't think this problem is related to my PD(?). Dave Bergford -----Original Message----- From: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wednesday, July 05, 2000 9:16 AM Subject: Re: Swallowing >Hi >Your symptoms described with swallowing difficulty may be early >PD.....but..... > >my husband had very similar complaint/symptoms........he saw a >gastroenterologist who suggested that an endoscope be inserted down the >esophogus....small lesions and scarring were visible at the top of the >stomach/bottom of esophogus (caused by acid reflux). A balloon was inserted >in the endoscope to stretch the esophogus scarred area.......and the problems >disappeared (at least for now). He was told the procedure may need to be >repeated again someday.....but for now he is ok. (He is now taking Prilosec >for the Gastric Reflux. > >The procedure is an outpatient procedure......mild sedation.......total time >approximate 2 hours from admission to release........he came home a bit >"groggy" but after a nap was up and going at his regular pace. > >I am the PWP.......Don is "just the husband" as he describes himself. > >Good luck......Rita Weeks