Experiences with

Gastroscopy

So I mainly want to ask you guys is a procedure like a gastroscopy actually worthwhile doing for someone like me. Will they actually detect something?

I’ve just had my first ever hospital procedure with sedation - A colonoscopy and gastroscopy (top and tail) to check why I might not be absorbing B12 and iron. I’ve been terrified about it for so long and it was a complete non-event.

I had my gastroscopy today, and had to have one varice banded. I'm not sure if this is good or bad?

(The gastroscopy was not specifically done for diagnosis of any pernicious anaemia, as was done prior to the knowledge of my B12 status) I had an iron infusion and was commenced on B12 injections.

I am having a Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy soon for various gut problems but was wondering if lymphodaema can contribute/exacerbate those problems? And what might be any implications in the investigative procedure or worse any surgery that might be necessary? Thanks

I’ve recently had a gastroscopy done and was diagnosed with GERD and was prescribed pantoprazole 40mg (1 tablet daily). I do not know whether I should be unduly alarmed with this diagnosis nor what to expect going forward.

I am due to for a gastroscopy with BRAVO capsules test later this month. Has anyone undergone this test? Whilst the capsule is attached to the esophagus did it pain particularly when eating? How long was it before the capsule detached itself and pass out through bowel movement?

I had colonoscopy and gastroscopy a few years ago when I Augmented on Mirapexin and was also anaemic. I have a hiatus hernia and Diverticulitis. No symptoms. Please advise. I take ferrous bisglycinate on alternate days with effervescent vitamin C on empty stomach.

I'm getting very anxious as I have my gastroscopy next week. I'm not nervous about the actual procedure, I'm just very anxious about what they're going to find.

Hi all so finally i think i have an answer to why ive felt like shit for 2 years, had a gastroscopy yesterday and have been diagnosed with sliding hiatus hernia up until now i have been prescribed with nausea medication, and tried gavison and omeprazole non seem to make an impact.

hi today I had to have a gastroscopy /endoscopy as they suspected ulcers due to all the ibuprofen and naproxen post hip surgery - they have prescribed me esomaprazole as they’ve found 2 peptic ulcers I remember reading proton pump inhibitors could make the RLS worse Any help please as I did discuss with

The told her also next month to go also on gastroscopy... now she only takes Ursofalk. If you have experiances or you now sombedy that lives with the same please write me , i am scared that my mom soon will die...

I had a gastroscopy 2 weeks ago which shown there was no sign of cancer (,my father died at 58 of cancer of the oesophagus) I feel really ill at the moment at first this high dose worked but now I've got permanent heartburn and nausea.

Last week I had a gastroscopy and the gastoenterologist has just sent me a letter saying that although there was evidence of gastritis, the biopsies showed no evidence of autoimmune or atrophic gastritis. She would like to see me to discuss this in detail. Have I missed something?

Yesterday I had a gastroscopy and colonoscopy and, among other things, the report said I had portal gastropathy, which I've read is usually caused by cirrhosis. So, now I'm freaked out, even though the doctor told me after the procedure that things "looked good at the top and bottom".

Had Gastroscopy today , having received all previous blood tests tumour markers liver and bile ducts specific etc returned as normal so good news there.

2023 Gastroscopy performed. Nothing found. Had other scans - osteoporosis diagnosed. Had private SIBO test which was positive for hydrogen. Took Rifaxamin - no improvement. 2024 Belly size up to 37". No weight gain.

Hi All, my husband was recently told he had an enlarged liver ( spotted when having a gastroscopy ) and that he would get a follow up fibroscan - this took a few weeks and then we got the results by letter which completely shocked and scared us!

I had a gastroscopy in march to test for celiac as i had a very high positive blood test, I received a letter this morning saying that it was positive for celiac and that he is happy to discharge me back to my GP for management of my celiac disease, So my question is what will happen next?

However, I had a gastroscopy and colonoscopy done on July 12, and besides findings of a hiatal hernia, Barrett's Esophagus and diverticulosis--all of which had been seen in previous scopes--thw Dr also wrote "portal gsstropathy".