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I have just rang the hospital today as rcvd my letter to call and book an appointment for an endoscopy (been referred by my doctor). I am being contacted back Monday to let me know what dates they have available. I have suffered for six or months now with a horrible burning feeling down my throat and at the top of my throat plus keep getting chest pains. I am currently on 80mg of Emozul a day. I am hoping that having this camera down my throat will confirm what it is. Has many other people had this and what has the outcome been and does it hurt, also what medication mg are you on?? I don't know when to stop taking my meds either as have been advised I may need to before I have procedure done......
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ted41159 Netuser1980
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Netuser1980 ted41159
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ted41159 Netuser1980
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My wife as acid reflux and she is on lansoprozole as I am but thankfully her reflux is proving to be less of a problem than mine is. Just go with the flow and in my experience everyone you meet just wants to treat you caringly.
Netuser1980 ted41159
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It's horrid isn't it, my medication has stopped working as well which means I'm in pain quite abit.
pizzanomore Netuser1980
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Don't worry about the endoscopy. I'm a wimp when it comes to things like that, but I got through mine and the docs were able to get a clear view of things in my stomach.
The throat spray is a bit yucky, but noting serious. I never felt too much of the tube going down, it was only when it was further inside, that you do feel it and it feels awkward, as your body isn't used to having a tube put down it lol
Just explain to the staff how you feel and ask them to take it slowly. The hospital staff with me were brilliant. there was one point I wanted them to take it out, but they got me to focus on my breathing and talked me through everything.
If I can do it, you can. Try not to worry too much. It really takes no more than 5 minutes and you'll be chuffed that you got through it.Â
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Netuser1980 pizzanomore
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pizzanomore Netuser1980
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When you do go for your endoscopy, you might find the sedation better, if your in pain. I haven't had the sedation, as I don't like going under. But thats just my opinion. Talk with your doctor about it :-)
Barretts Netuser1980
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Sedation doesn't work with me so I have to rely on just throat spray and it's not nice. I try to remain quite calm and not to gag.
Once you have a date, do check with the hospital about medication. Usually it's not necessary to come off it. Remaining on the medication means there shouldn't be oesophagitis to obscure the view for any abnormalities such as Barrett's Oesophagus. (Occasionally it's necessary to be off medication if they wish to see if it's necessary.)
If your hospital's anything like mine, you may have to wait a while. My next scope's due but I know they're rushed off their feet working over weekends as well and understaffed and having to pay to send some to a privatised hospital for scoping.
All the best,
Chris
pinkcatfairy Netuser1980
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summer200 Netuser1980
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I have had this with and without sedation
I personally prefer sedation as I did not
Remember having it done.
It was useful for me to have these tests as
I needed to have surgery.
I recently had the linx procedure.
Good luck
claire94040 Netuser1980
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Netuser1980 claire94040
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jennifer32712 Netuser1980
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Barretts jennifer32712
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Those who have Barrett's and know it are the lucky ones. Knowing you have it means you can modify lifestyle if necessary to reduce acid and reflux. And you can receive medication to help and have surveillance every few years to look for signs of dysplasia whence you can have the Barrett's ablated to minimise any risks of progression to cancer.
It's those who have Barrett's and don't know who are more at risk of developing cancer.
So endoscopy is important to know if you have Barrett's.
All the best, Jennifer. If you need support you can contact Barrett's Wessex, patient support charity for anyone with Barrett's, any time. (You don't have to live in Wessex - or even UK)
jennifer32712 Barretts
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