poshbunny uk
02-07-2007, 09:16 AM
I had my Endoscopy today, I was so nervous,Had the spay on the back of the throat,And down it went,Horrible feeling,But pleased I had it done,No problems down there,Except a bit sore.Dr said got to come back in 8 weeks,just to see how the pills are working,Anyway good luck to anyone having the same thing,Please tell me how you got on,I thought I was being a bit of a drama queen but I found the endoscopy really :eek:
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MAD MAZ
02-07-2007, 10:51 AM
Well done on having the spray, When I had a Endoscopy I had the spray it not nice ,but not as bad as you think it is going to be.
You said your stomach was a bit sore, do you have inflammation??
What tablets are you on!!
take care...Mandy
You said your stomach was a bit sore, do you have inflammation??
What tablets are you on!!
take care...Mandy
needaremedy
02-07-2007, 10:51 AM
Wow...so you remember the spray and everything? I was out...good night...for the whole thing.
Ladybiker
02-07-2007, 12:43 PM
I had an endoscope about 2 weeks ago. I was not aware of anything -- nor did they use a spray. They just put a thing in the vein, the piece in my mouth that holds your mouth open for them, and then I was awake. That is one medical test I feared my whole life if I had to have, and it was easy. I didn't even have a sore throat afterwards either.
My doctor may now have to do the other tests that you have to stay awake, the tube goes down the nose, through the mouth, and measures the esophagus. That is the one that is really scaring me now.
But the endoscope for me was easy.
My doctor may now have to do the other tests that you have to stay awake, the tube goes down the nose, through the mouth, and measures the esophagus. That is the one that is really scaring me now.
But the endoscope for me was easy.
scott1360
02-07-2007, 07:06 PM
I had an endoscope about 2 weeks ago. I was not aware of anything -- nor did they use a spray. They just put a thing in the vein, the piece in my mouth that holds your mouth open for them, and then I was awake. That is one medical test I feared my whole life if I had to have, and it was easy. I didn't even have a sore throat afterwards either.
My doctor may now have to do the other tests that you have to stay awake, the tube goes down the nose, through the mouth, and measures the esophagus. That is the one that is really scaring me now.
But the endoscope for me was easy.
Hey Lady. I recently had that test. Its called an esophageal manometry test. The important thing is to try and relax the whole time. It can help to listen to the technician and try to slow your breathing. Also, my technician used a technique where you take small sips (I mean very small, larger ones didnt work) while she is working the tube down your throat. They numb your nostril so you will not feel much discomfort there. Just remember, this test will give your doctor important information. It told my doctor that I have a non-specific motility disorder and we are now trying other medication to help the muscles.
My doctor may now have to do the other tests that you have to stay awake, the tube goes down the nose, through the mouth, and measures the esophagus. That is the one that is really scaring me now.
But the endoscope for me was easy.
Hey Lady. I recently had that test. Its called an esophageal manometry test. The important thing is to try and relax the whole time. It can help to listen to the technician and try to slow your breathing. Also, my technician used a technique where you take small sips (I mean very small, larger ones didnt work) while she is working the tube down your throat. They numb your nostril so you will not feel much discomfort there. Just remember, this test will give your doctor important information. It told my doctor that I have a non-specific motility disorder and we are now trying other medication to help the muscles.
Ladybiker
02-07-2007, 07:45 PM
Scott1360 -- whew, it must be very difficult though not to panic when they start putting that tube through your nose, and down your throat. I will try to remember what helped you. My doctor said he will probably do that test also, but he was going to try Nortrypline (I may have the spelling incorrect) first. It's an anti-depressant, but it's supposed to relax the esophagus muscles and help with the pain in that area. I develop chest pains on the left side not longer after eating. Doesn't seem to matter what I eat. What problems are you having and has the medication your doctor tried yet helped? Did you have a HIDA scan for the gallbladder? I'm also going to have that done.
poshbunny uk
02-09-2007, 12:08 PM
Hi there,Im on Omerprazole 20mgs,I take one in the morning,What are you on? Anddo they work,