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Sedation or not

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Kazza72
Kazza72

Hi I am due to have endoscopy tomorrow suffer with severe anxiety and don't no weather to have sedation or not any advice would b great thanks

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  • AllianceMike
    AllianceMike Kazza72

    Posted

    Hi Kazza,

       I also suffer from severe anxiety and just had an endoscopy two months ago. I was sedated and had no ill effects. it did not spike my anxiety or anything. You will be just fine.

    • lisalisa67
      lisalisa67 AllianceMike

      Posted

      I was tired for about an hour or two after then that was that. I took it easy that day.No need for anyone to watch you for 24hrs lol. Its not like that.didnt effect anxiety at all it would be the opposite you think. Its sedation. Its the opposite. I never heard of someone being watched for 24 hrs ever. 
    • lisalisa67
      lisalisa67

      Posted

      oops answered this in the wrong place. 
    • Kazza72
      Kazza72 lisalisa67

      Posted

      Thanks that reassures me had myself in a right state not knowing what to do I will deffo do the sedation
  • jmcg2014
    jmcg2014 Kazza72

    Posted

    I've had it without, trust me - take the sedation, it really is very unpleasant without. You won't remember a thing with the sedation, it's the best way

  • lisalisa67
    lisalisa67 Kazza72

    Posted

    The sedation is a great idea. I have done  it, feels good to be out cold for a bit. You close your eyes and it feels like a second then youre done. Far from scary..the opposite really.
    • Kazza72
      Kazza72 lisalisa67

      Posted

      Thanks how did u feel after did u have to have someone with u for 24 hours? Or were u ok? I have been told I need someone with me for 24hour?
  • thomas96833
    thomas96833 Kazza72

    Posted

    I have had it without sedation. Trust me, please take sedation. You are only out for a few hours and you won't feel anything.

    I had a bit of a panic attack during it as well, it's quite easy to gag on the camera as breathing is abnormal which just triggers a reflex!

  • Purpledobermann
    Purpledobermann Kazza72

    Posted

    Another sedation vote! It actually feels good to let go and doze off for us anxiety sufferers. It is a great lesson in letting go too, which is a bonus. smile All the best.
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