Endoscopy

[Deejojo]

Well I’m having my endoscopy on the 30th of Oct having sedation I’m still dreading it though 🤦🏻‍♀️😟just want it over and done

[nomoreheels]

It'll be over & done with in no time, particularly with sedation. Then you should have a better idea of what's what.

Let us know how it was for you. x

[pauluk60 in reply to nomoreheels]

nomore i am not stalking you just seen his post i have had 3 endoscopes all clear and i am still being sick can you c why i dont trust what can i do as you say the endoscopy nothing to fear

[nomoreheels in reply to pauluk60]

Have they been gastroscopy, endoscopy just means an examination with an instrument (a flexible tube with a camera on the end called an endoscope. There are quite a few different types of endoscopic examinations, one being an gastroscopy (down the throat to examine the oesophagus, stomach & the duodenum). Do they they think it's an obstruction, is that what they're looking for but not found anything?

[pauluk60 in reply to nomoreheels]

yes no more down the throat each time also one up nosefirst endo he mentioned about throat having spasms ???? 2nd they did a byopsis that hurt for some while after 3rd she i had food in stomach but putdown to my db2 cause i had nowt to eat for 10 hrs how this i am now to be treated as though i have stomach ulcer i think sent to specialist at private hospital still waiting for go ahead no letter no treatment after 2 weeks going to docs in morning to find out so in end this week I HAVE DOUBLED UP EVERY THING FEEL BETTER BUT STILL BEING ICKY SOS TO SAY

[pauluk60 in reply to pauluk60]

all full endoscopy's talking about other end but no volunteering want to get better but not ripped up

[nomoreheels in reply to pauluk60]

I recently had same day gastroscopy & colonoscopy & neither revealed anything, biopsies taken from colonoscopy, had sedation for the colonoscopy so of course it applied to th gastroscopy too but I also had the throat numbing spray for that. I've previously had a sigmoidoscopy, part of bowel cancer screening, no sedation for that.

[nomoreheels in reply to pauluk60]

It sounds as though it could be an ulcer, or gastritis? Might be an idea to check if your GP has received the report. Usually we're given a copy before we leave hospital, were you not then?

[pauluk60 in reply to nomoreheels]

nomore i of course my docs had all the reports i am just amazed that its taking so long i am now at private hospital taking nhs so thats where i am no better off than 3 yrs ago

[nomoreheels in reply to pauluk60]

Has it been chased up at all? Could the problem in part be moving to Private?

[pauluk60 in reply to nomoreheels]

i have not gone private nhs as sent me

[pauluk60 in reply to pauluk60]

nomore thanks for all questions and answers but i am in same position as started 3years ago so where next change docs to go with the salford together mob and c what they can do??????

[nomoreheels in reply to pauluk60]

Maybe it's been a transfer issue, it shouldn't but it happens.

Sorry Denise, hijacked your post.

[pauluk60 in reply to nomoreheels]

yep same here

[summer32 in reply to nomoreheels]

I had this with no sedation and I was fine x

B

[summer32 in reply to summer32]

My chap just had with sedation and found an ulcer he did not like it but he had a bleeding ulcer and was scared

[pauluk60 in reply to nomoreheels]

yes all the way nothing seen one throat could b spasaming ?????? 2nd took biopsy ugh that hurt after 3rd said food residue in stomach but had not eaten fora least 10 hrs said something about diabetes and nerves

[Happygranny1958]

Will be thinking of you, not pleasant but if you're having sedation you won't remember much. It doesn't take long and hopefully they won't find anything of concern. X

[Deejojo in reply to Happygranny1958]

Thank you 😊

[Sanbanan]

Hi Deejojo,

I've had 6 of these over the past few years and have always had sedation apart from one.

It doesn't last too long then you are left to sleep for a little while afterwards then usually a cuppa and something to eat.

Better to have it done to see what's going on. You will be fine.

Best wishes x

[medway-lady]

I had one they found nodules in stomach and oestophas. Done under sedation no problem at all. Don't hurt just a bit of a sore throat for a few hours. They are quick too and do put you at ease.

[AndrewT]

Dear Deejojo,

I've NEVER had a camera Down, my Throat, however....Up my Bum- yes- Up my Penis- yes- that's an Experience! I also had a 'Stent' (plastic support) removed, after my Kidney Transplant- guess where the Stent is removed from? Regarding a Camera, the Top End I have 'heard', comparing 'notes' with others, that it's fairly uncomfortable/ unpleasant but over relatively quickly. Some people 'Report' a Sore Throat, for a few days.

Please DO have, this procedure, Deejojo it may, very well, reveal a Problem that can be treated. Sometimes, actual 'treatment' is not strictly necessary. I have a Nodule, inside my right Ear Canal- now this known about, it can be Worked Around.

Please let us know, how you Get On, will you Deejojo?

Kindest wishes

AndrewT