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Chest terribly bruised..

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julie92238
julie92238

Chest terribly bruised after Endoscopy. I never did get an explanation. I will be having another one in 6 mo. and am afraid now. I've been getting them every 2 years since 2002 because after the 1st one they found Barrett's.

Why would my chest be so bruised?

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  • nancyphn
    nancyphn julie92238

    Posted

    I have heard of this and it can happen. It takes some about a week to two weeks! It's something they did with the camera. Nothing to worry about! You could try honey 3x a day! Try to work thru it. You will be fine!

    • nancyphn
      nancyphn julie92238

      Posted

      1 tsp. 3x a day of honey straight. I hate the taste so if that's the case with you hold your nose when you swallow! It sounds wierd but it works

    • BettyE
      BettyE nancyphn

      Posted

      Some ulcer clinics use Manuka honey dressings and I know it is used in veterinary medicine by some practitioners. It IS very expensive; if you're  in UK look out for Holland and Barrett offers.

      I used it s a stomach soother when I was taking Prednisolone over a long period and it reputedly has anti bacterial properties.

    • nancyphn
      nancyphn BettyE

      Posted

      They sell Manuka honey at Cisco! Saw it yeasterday! I use regular honey for soothing throat!
  • lily65668
    lily65668 julie92238

    Posted

    Did you get it done under sedation? If so, try getting it done with just throat spray next time.
  • julie92238
    julie92238

    Posted

    Yes, I get Versed. I will ask about that. Thanks
  • BettyE
    BettyE julie92238

    Posted

    I agree with lily. Stay awake and aware. They will let you give signals if you feel anything more than bearable discomfort. They don't want to hurt you, obviously, but how can they know if you can't communicate.

    Good luck next time.

  • catladyof3
    catladyof3 julie92238

    Posted

    maybe by being asleep they just get on with the job in hand, if your awake  you could be the type who has them stopping every few seconds  because its uncomfortable, not saying thats the case with you its just a possibility, i was awake for mine and found the withdrawel  the worse part and yes i was sore for a few days

     

    • julie92238
      julie92238 catladyof3

      Posted

      I remembered I had my esophagus stretched. Could that have had my chest darkly bruised.
    • lily65668
      lily65668 julie92238

      Posted

      Julie, I've replied by private message. PMs via this site don't expose the email address of either party, and don't carry viruses. The notification will come into your inbox (or your junk mail) in the normal way.

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