Scope
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Bricking it over an endoscopy!!
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ZEN. Cazy1010
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Dont be afraid, just try to block the event out in your mind as it happens by thinking of something that has made you happy
ZEN.
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Cazy1010 ZEN.
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Think it's the fear of the unknown and all the scare stories
roy36708 Cazy1010
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Me again! I also have a lot of problems with being touched, I shared this with my primary doc a while back and he was very considerate about it. don't know what happened in my life to make me that way, but I see touching and handling as a form of restraint. And reading the posts from a nurse has totally talked me out of it! You are most likely much younger than I am and won't have the difficulties I would!
Waffalobill Cazy1010
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Knocked out is the best way. You don't see or remember a thing. Sleep for a few minutes, then it's done.
RHGB Waffalobill
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Waffalobill RHGB
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The doc did the sedation. So I didn't get a bill for a anistesiologist. So why do it awake for the same price. Lol.
RHGB Waffalobill
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Here in the UK, we don't get a bill full stop. By the OP's vernacular, I'd say he was UK based as well, probably down South.
ZEN. Cazy1010
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My sincere appologies I got the name mixed up, I had six of the proceedures as I described camera up nose to view throat which I incorrectly recalled as being called an endoscopy which I dont think it is.
However I have also had the tube camersin through mouth and down to stomach which I believe is the one you are reffering to.
Definately go for sedation on that one, I did and it wasnt such a big deal as its over quite quickly then you just take a short rest until you come around, I als had five biopsies taken from the bottom of my oeaseopagus
ZEN.
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All my results were clear hope yours are too, my issue 'Globus' was totally caused by anxiety..
All the best, hope it goes well for you...
Tellr1 Cazy1010
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I got to the hospital and was so nervous I almost walked out. It's nowhere near as bad as you imagine. I had just the throat spray (which tastes disgusting lol) your throat goes numb pretty much instantly. The worst part for me was the retching but it wasn't retching like I was going to be sick, I think it was the air the pump in as they go that caused it, along with ridiculously big burps. I was fine to leave about 10 minutes after procedure, which was enough time for them to sort out my notes. The spray wears off in about an hour, and they feel you not too easy for the hour. I found I didn't want to eat for about 3 hours. You get a sore throat for a day or so afterwards, but that's about it.
Cazy1010 Tellr1
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Thanks for your reply I'm thing of having a sedative as I'm that frightened!!!!!!
roy36708 Cazy1010
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You can't possibly be anymore afraid than me!! I'm 65 and on Medicare in USA. My doctor suggested the test, but said it wasn't crucial, just thought it would be a good idea because of my age (I hate my age) and I've been having some off and on probs. for a few months. I have fibromyalgia and costochondritis, pretty sensitive and sore most of the time. Also bouts with IBS. Most of the time I feel pretty good, then I will have a spell with pain in back and ribs. Had myself talked into calling for appt until I read some of the posts! I can tell you they would def have to knock me out, and I read where they are pretty mean and rough??? won't be calling!