Has anyone had a gastroscopy or endoscopy
for ulcer or indigestion problems or
anything else? Please let me know. My
doctor said he wants to put a tiny camera
down inside me to see why im having
indegestion problems while medications
havent worked.
I dont like the idea of having a tube down
inside me because im a mouth breather (my
nose isnt enough to breath with) and im
scared I might choke when trying to breath
while with the tube down my gullet, I dont
want to have the additional risk of having
a sedative.
Please let me know what it is like.
Thanx
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diamond7925
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Joined: 25 Mar 2005 Posts: 17 Location: Ontario, Canada
Posted: 06-29-05 21:51pm
I have had an endoscopy done, it is
nothing to worry about...And I was awake
through the whole thing! They spray a
numbing spray in the back of your throat
to numb your gag reflex and then they
sedate you through an iv. Most people are
asleep and don't remember a thing. I am
in canada and I was awake but very relaxed
through the whole thing. It only took
about 5 mins....Nothing to worry about, it
will be over before you know it!
Donna
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Lizabethy
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Joined: 16 Jun 2005 Posts: 17
Posted: 06-30-05 13:52pm
I had an endoscopy done when I was in
grade 6. And I was scared, but who
wouldn't be really! But do not worry, it
is a peice of cake. I calmed down when I
saw this one guy beside me who just got
back from whatever he was there for, and
his bum was in face down with his bum in
the air. I calmed down cause I knew mine
was not going to be as bad as his! But
anyways they but a spray your throat with
a spray to numb your gag reflex, and that
is al I remember. I was awake for the
whole time, but I do not remember being
awake because of some drug. My mom
laughed at me later though cause she said
I acted like I was drunk, and kept
complaining on how I could not see the tv
that had the video of my stomach on it.
Ya I am cool. But do not worry, it is a
piece of cake! It is quick and does not
hurt or anything. Good luck!
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shahan
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Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 8 Location: UK
Posted: 07-24-05 18:34pm
Thank you both for your kind reply, that
was helpful.
Is there anyone else out there that might
be a mouth breather or do u know anyone
like that whos had the same procedure(s)
?
Also, if theres a doctor on the forum,
what is the risk of choking while trying
to breath through the mouth?
(i do know if a particle goes down the
airway u can get pneumonia and have other
complications as a result and if the worst
comes to worst u could even be on a
ventilator)
thanx
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Julie1111
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Joined: 22 Jul 2005 Posts: 5
Posted: 07-25-05 15:00pm
I am also a mouth breather and have the
same concerns-have actually been having
trouble with shortness of breath lately,
so am concerned about my breathing during
sedation. My procedure is wednesday, so
i'll let you know how it goes...
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Hayleysworld
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Jul 2005 Posts: 12 Location: uk
Re: Gastroscopy Or Endoscopy Posted: 07-25-05 15:26pm
shahan
wrote:
has anyone had a gastroscopy
or endoscopy for ulcer or indigestion
problems or anything else? Please let me
know. My doctor said he wants to put a
tiny camera down inside me to see why im
having indegestion problems while
medications havent worked.
I dont like the idea of having a tube down
inside me because im a mouth breather (my
nose isnt enough to breath with) and im
scared I might choke when trying to breath
while with the tube down my gullet, I dont
want to have the additional risk of having
a sedative.
Hi I am due to go for a upper endoscopy on
tues, very scared :cry: I am suffering
with burning and pain in my stomache, I
will let you know how it goes,i can not
even swollow a tiny tablet for fear of
choking.
Please let me know what it is like.
Thanx
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Julie1111
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Joined: 22 Jul 2005 Posts: 5
Posted: 07-26-05 12:37pm
Did you have the endoscopy today? How was
it?
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Hayleysworld
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Joined: 25 Jul 2005 Posts: 12 Location: uk
Posted: 07-26-05 15:31pm
julie1111
wrote:
did you have the endoscopy
today? How was
it?
hi no I go next tues sorry, I will let you
know straight away how it goes. Bye :o
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Julie1111
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Joined: 22 Jul 2005 Posts: 5
Back From the Endoscopy: Report to Follow! Posted: 07-27-05 12:03pm
Ok, I had the upper endoscopy about 4
hours ago. I am also a mouth breather
having shortness of breath/lump in throat
lately, so I was nervous. The good news:
it is so easy! The worst part for me was
the iv-it pinched a little, like giving
blood, but didn't hurt. Then, my doc
talked to me a little, then they sprayed
this bad tasting numbing agent in my
throat. Then the sedatives through the
iv-next thing I know, I wake up and it's
already over!
I came home and slept a few hours from the
sedatives, but now feel fine-no sore
throat, can't even tell I had a procedure
done. The breathing was not a problem.
This is nothing to be afraid of: now go
make your appointments and let's start
feeling better!
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Hayleysworld
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Jul 2005 Posts: 12 Location: uk
Re: Back From the Endoscopy: Report to Follow! Posted: 07-27-05 12:06pm
julie1111
wrote:
ok, I had the upper
endoscopy about 4 hours ago. I am also a
mouth breather having shortness of
breath/lump in throat lately, so I was
nervous. The good news: it is so easy!
The worst part for me was the iv-it
pinched a little, like giving blood, but
didn't hurt. Then, my doc talked to me a
little, then they sprayed this bad tasting
numbing agent in my throat. Then the
sedatives through the iv-next thing I
know, I wake up and it's already over!
I came home and slept a few hours from the
sedatives, but now feel fine-no sore
throat, can't even tell I had a procedure
done. The breathing was not a problem.
This is nothing to be afraid of: now go
make your appointments and let's start
feeling
better!
hi thanks for letting me know, I
feel a little less scared now,did they
give you any results from the test?
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Julie1111
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Joined: 22 Jul 2005 Posts: 5
Posted: 07-28-05 06:55am
Yes, they told me I had inflammation of
the esophagus and they officially
diagnosed me with gerd. Now, i'm taking
zegerid, which seems to be helping. We'll
see.
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Hayleysworld
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Jul 2005 Posts: 12 Location: uk
Posted: 07-28-05 12:40pm
julie1111
wrote:
yes, they told me I had
inflammation of the esophagus and they
officially diagnosed me with gerd. Now,
i'm taking zegerid, which seems to be
helping. We'll
see.
thanks for the reply I am getting realy
worried now in case they find something
bad, just wish it was all over.
