1. Community
  2. Tests and investigations
  3. Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Endoscopy Experiences

Posted , 6 users are following.

lynn58804
lynn58804

Hi everyone I am due to ha an upper Endoscopy in 3 weeks time and would like some reviews on experiences to calm my nerves. I am having sedation due to being scared but reading some of the reviews about being aware and struggling against it has made me worse, can anyone who has recently had this done put me at rest, I am 66 and already on 2 1/2 mg of diazepam a day. Thank you 🤔

0 likes, 20 replies

20 Replies

Next
  • BettyE
    BettyE lynn58804

    Posted

    There are several posts on this subject; if you click on the yellow list on the R of screen they will all come up. Some are more reassuring than others. I can truthfully say that I would happily go again on the strength of my past experience. I opted for no sedation as have several others. Have a read. Good luck.

    PS Happy to answer any questions about my experience if it's any help.

    • lynn58804
      lynn58804 BettyE

      Posted

      Hi Betty I am just receiving notifications now as they have gone into my spam, I have been and done it without sedation, can’t believe I did but have come back on to thank you for your kind words, I read some horrific things on here which really scared me but it wasn’t anywhere near as bad as I thought, only took a few minutes and I was fine! hope you are well 😃

    • BettyE
      BettyE lynn58804

      Posted

      Lynn, really glad it went well for you and if my words were any encouragement then that pleases me, too. 
    • lynn58804
      lynn58804 BettyE

      Posted

      It helped a great deal, pays you not to believe all the scary posts but I guess everyone is different, I will always be here to help anyone as worried as what I was! And I would say I worried far too much, thanks again 😀

  • lynn58804
    lynn58804

    Posted

    Thanks Lynn but I know being the coward that I am they will need to sedate me, I am gagging at the thought of it but thank you once again fir replying 😀

    • lynn58804
      lynn58804

      Posted

      Sorry I meant to put Betty 😕

    • liz19144
      liz19144 lynn58804

      Posted

      Hi Lynn

      I had an endoscopy last month and like you I was terrified. I opted for sedation and everything was fine - it was nowhere near as bad as I'd imagined. If I had to go again I would not be at all worried although would have sedation again. Please don't worry - you will be fine.

    • lynn58804
      lynn58804 liz19144

      Posted

      Thanks so much Liz, I just needed to read some good reviews 😄

    • liz19144
      liz19144 lynn58804

      Posted

      You really will be fine - I'm a similar age to you and the world's worst worrier! Like you I looked at all the posts and that made me worse so please trust me - it absolutely wasnt too bad and only takes a few minutes.  Don't spend the time leading up to it worrying- I did and then afterwards thought what a waste of time as I'd been worrying about nothing! 🙂

    • lynn58804
      lynn58804 liz19144

      Posted

      Thanks Liz, were you sedated? If so were you asleep through it and could you not remember anything? 🤔

    • lynn58804
      lynn58804 liz19144

      Posted

      Sorry Liz I meant to say totally sedated, this has got me demented lol 
    • liz19144
      liz19144 lynn58804

      Posted

      Hi Lynn-the sedation didn't put me to sleep but I was totally relaxed and can't really remember much. You really will be fine - please don't worry! Xxx

  • charlotte_95442
    charlotte_95442 lynn58804

    Posted

    Hi Lynn, I had a upper Endoscopy in May. I am 17 years old and was absolutely terrified of having one. But I can honestly say it wasn't as bad as I thought. I had throat spray and sedation. Make sure you get the throat spray as your throat goes so numb and you can't  feel the tube in your throat at all. With the sedation I had 3mg of Midazolam and I can barely remember anything. As soon as the sedation went into my IV i don't remember much. I don't remember the tube going in or it even being in my throat. The only thing I did remember was occasionally gagging. I know that sounds scary but honestly you do not care as your sedated. Hope this eases your worries. 

    • charlotte_95442
      charlotte_95442 lynn58804

      Posted

      It should be fine just ask for throat spray and a lot of sedation lol even if you do gag you won't really feel any worry or anything. Hope it goes well smile 

Back to top
Next

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.