Bravo ph study

[Ninja83]

Hi

Has anyone undergone the bravo ph study using the wireless capsule. I’m unsure if I should have sedation or a general anaesthetic. Has anyone experienced any side effects? I’m booked to go for mind next week and I’m a little overwhelmed having just had an endoscopy.

[mgreen58]

I had the bravo ph study done several months ago. I had no problem with the endoscopy and the implanation of the capsule but I did experience severe difficulty afterwards. I had heartburn, acid reflux and chest pain with every swallow of anything I ate, more than what was normal for me. I wondered if the capsule was actually doing what it was suppose to do or if it was the cause of my worsening symptoms. When the capsule dislodged itself a week later my symptoms improved or disappeared, particularly the chest pain. Everyone's different and you may not experience such problems. I am wishing you a good outcome in your upcoming procedure.

[Ninja83 in reply to mgreen58]

Thanks mgreen58, it’s worrying you had chest pain whilst this was embedded that’s my worst fear really. Did you eat a normal diet during this or were you careful about food? Did you opt for a general anaesthetic or sedation with throat spray?

[mgreen58 in reply to Ninja83]

Hi Ninja83, I consumed a normal diet initially after the procedure but because of the chest pains, I limited what I ate(two small meals) for the length of the study. After the capsule dislodged itself I resumed my normal diet. I opted for general light anesthesia, I wasn't brave enough for the throat spray but again it depends on the person. My brother has had several endoscopic procedures and he always chooses the spray and with no issues. I hope my little bit of input helps you in making your decision. Take care and keep me posted.

[Ninja83]

Hi, I’ve just had the bravo placed and the procedure went well despite me not having any sedation or throat spray. I’m a little confused though about the monitoring device. Firstly the food button light was constantly flashing green and had since stopped, so I don’t know if it’s recording. There is no ph reading on screen either. Has anyone experienced similar, or can advise how I know it’s recording?