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If you have a gag reflex, bend over and ask them to take the alternative route
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in this instance dropping the soap in the shower may be a benefit to you.
I had a stomach ulcer and the gerd etc, the endoscopy was uncomfortable but not horrendous, i didnt have the sedative, i would advise taking the sedative when offered - just calms the nerves etc if you dont want to take it though, you will be fine, its over quicklyI'm having one next week, petrified to be honest, how should I take it?
I think it's GERD, hopefully nothing more serious.
I'm having one next week, petrified to be honest, how should I take it?
I think it's GERD, hopefully nothing more serious.
My advice after having one some years ago is...
If you have the option for sedation, take it.
The "throat numbing spray" whilst it works to prevent you feeling the endoscope against your throat, it does not take away from the feeling of "OMG I can't breathe, I'm choking"
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I had it when I had food stuck in my esophagus. I was nervous before because it looks like quite a serious procedure but it was done in about 2 minutes including getting 3 biopsies. You get a back of mouth spray but mine went on my tongue so I had to try ask for another with a numb tongue lol. Take the sedation they offer, I was nervous about that thinking I would talk absolute **** or something but it wasn’t like that it was fine. It is moderately uncomfortable but after a minute you calm down and let them get on with it. I was fine about 5 minutes after in terms of coming round from the sedation (I don’t think they used much tbh).
Turns out I have eosinophilic eosophagitus so i will be getting food stuck again and will be having more endos but the 12h wait is much worse than the procedure.
Turns out I have eosinophilic eosophagitus so i will be getting food stuck again and will be having more endos but the 12h wait is much worse than the procedure.
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I’ve never had a camera up my old chap, but I’ve had a few catheters. They’re not fun when pulled out. Theres tabs on the end to keep it in place and they stretch your urethra big time
I'm having one next week, petrified to be honest, how should I take it?
I think it's GERD, hopefully nothing more serious.
Go in blind. Because it's not fun.
Take the sedation.
I still gagged. Luckily it was very quick! Did make my eyes water
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That made me shudder.
I'm having one next week, petrified to be honest, how should I take it?
I think it's GERD, hopefully nothing more serious.
With a gulp!!
Had one years ago. I refused sedative etc.....it was horrible!!!
I ended up pulling the thing out from my throat with the doc's hand attached!!! She said if i did that again they would sedate me!
I got through it.
I didnt want a sedative as i wanted to get to the gym straight after! Lol
Had one the other end about a year ago!!! Yikes!!!
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