Candace wrote:
Why don't you think they would see anything? Are endoscopies notorious
for not providing any info?

I should probably rephrase it. I doubt they are going to see anything
they don't already know - I'm not sure they can tell anything about the
tonation of the esophagus with an endoscopy (I could be wrong). If he
had a tumor it would have shown on the x-ray. Megaesophagus should
have shown when they did the barium. They will be able to see
irritation, but you already know he is inflamed as the pred is making
it better. It's worth a shot since you don't have a lot of other
options, though.


The reason I don't want to get him one is
I was reading on the internet that anesthesia alone can cause
esophagitis because of reflux and I also thought (can't remember if I
read it or just thought it) that if his esophagus is damaged from the
feeding tube, having that scope shoved down him might exacerbate it
even more.

It probably will, in the short-term. If you are really worried about
that, I'd say keep him on the pred longer, keep trying different foods
and see how he does. Chicken broth is a good supplement - it can
stimulate appetite. Dissolve some Nutrical in it to boost the nutrient
value. One food that is good for non-eaters is Purina D/M diabetic
diet, canned. It's high protein without being high fat - you could
puree some in a blender with some chicken broth.

(Sorry about suggesting the meat, I didn't realize he can't eat any
solid foods.)


Keep us posted - I was worried that he was having trouble.

Yeah, usually if I'm quiet on this ng for very long, it's because
something is wrong. Thanks for thinking of my orange baby.

It's just so frustrating. One thing is for certain - you are fighting
for him! I will keep him in my thoughts.
-L.