Going for a scope on Friday - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

crystal22 · 08-31-2005, 01:16 AM

I have an appt with an ear, nose and throat specialist on Friday to address the swallowing problems I've been having. My primary MD wants to rule out any physical obstruction before saying for sure it's related to MS. I was told that they run the scope thru your nose and then down into the throat to visualize the area, I was wondering if anyone else has had this done and how much discomfort I should expect. I don't really like the idea of anything going in my nose, in fact, it's on my list of things I hoped I'd never have to go thru. the MD said it isn't painful, but of course they are going to say that. If anybody has an experience they could share with me, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.

sunshine149 · 08-31-2005, 09:02 AM

i didn't have it done but my boyfirend did. he said it was uncomfortable but not painful. they might give you some valium to calm you down.

JulieDe · 08-31-2005, 09:36 AM

Seems like I've seen it on tv and looks like they spray something first to numb it. Not sure though, sorry. Good luck.

baddoey · 08-31-2005, 10:21 AM

i had that done when I was starting my whole MS dx. I was having this weirdness on the left side of my throat - just felt like something was stuck there, then I was experiencing some facial numbness on that side along the jaw.. anyway. They stick this rubbery wormy thing up your nose - it hurts a little bit bc its sensative up there - I did tear up a little bit, but it was ok in the end. they do spray some stuff in there, but it wasn't that effective.

everything will go fine, just relax and take some deep breaths.

KelliD · 08-31-2005, 11:54 AM

Oh my goodness. I need new glasses. I thought your thread title said GOING FOR A SCONE...then I read it again.

I had that procedure done..twice!..when i began the MS journey. It burned a little..not bad, just enough to make you tear up. And then it suddenly stops burning. You won't "like" the scope...but once it's in, it doesn't hurt at all...it just feels funny because it doesn't belong there.

When they inserted mine, they thickly coated the scope with a numbing gel. It helped. Let us know how it goes, okay?