Upper endoscopy (EGD) Has anyone else had this back pain?
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Hi, I've been suffering from sudden heart burn, intense globus sensation and havn't been able to eat well without the feeling of food being stuck since early May. I was finally refered to have an Upper GI. Yesterday I had the upper EGD. Was brought into the preproom, had to put on a gown and nurse placed my IV. Then was moved to the room which looked almost like an OR room (without the big OR lights (Ive had C-sections). I had a mouth piece placed in my mouth so my tounge is tucked and allow for the scope entry. The Doc read outloud my name, medical vitals, time whereafter the sedatives were given via IV. (I was given percocet and versed and benadryl - this info was in my aftervisit). I started to feel the sedatives take affect where i was dosing in/out of it - I could still hear the music, I dont remember the insertion, but can hear faint noises in the background. I then remember gagging /dry-heaving and burping throughout the procedure where my eyes would open and see the screen - but was so out of it, it was almost like i was having an out of body expenrience.. It was so awful. I think since they didnt sedate me that much and was in a twilight that i remember this... Was given the images of my endoscopy. The report showed no a normal EGD, so no biopsy was taken from the esophagus, however I was told that biopsies were taken from my stomach to rule out Hpiloi?? ( I find it so wierd that i already had this blood test and came out negative ) When i was experiencing that intense gagging during the procedure and while opening my eyes here and there while doing so, i do also remember seeing a dark cluster of something - which i cant say what that was but left me wondering... and the GI doc didnt mention anything (again, so wierd). Anyhow, was told the procedure went well which i find bothersome, since they did not mention anything about me gagging. The rest of the day, I was really out of it - groggy, mild amnesia (on the ride home, i was dosing in/out and woud have vivid dreams with each dose). When i got home (45 min drive), my back (3" below my shoulder blades) was hurting so bad as if i strained my back really bad. It hurts so bad that would actually feel like it knocks the breath out of me - and when combined with some abdomial pain, it buckles me over. Today I feel the same, horible sore back (same spot) and it comes in intense waves of pain.. I called and was able to speak to the GI doc and all he said was that my procedure went well, look out for crackly sensation to the touch near chest/neck area, high fever or swelling. I havnt any of these thank GOD, but this back ache is really scaring me .. He also suggested i have a CT scan if it doesnt go away by Monday (which is scary and i dont want any unnecessary radiation) Lastly, he mentioned it may be skeletal/ muscular when they turned me to my side - but that doesnt make sense since I was placed on my side before the procedure and before i was even sedated. I had also asked him how i did during the procedure and told him that i remember some gaging and he was vauge in his reply and said its commom that gagging occurs during EGD's which again is bothersome to me- since i remember this so clearly. If anyone out there has had this before or have felt muscular soreness please share your story - i need some reassurance this is simply related to fighting this procedure. So sorry for the long message. Thank you!
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renee502 simss
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well my experience was alot of burning I guess heart burn and cramping along with electro type shocks idk feels kinda weird everytime I eat along with bad abdominal pain with cramping and my back it severely hurts so I'll be calling them bk to ask about tht
yailah07277 simss
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Hi Simss,
I just had my EGD, done last week. On Wednesday as a matter of fact. I didn't have back immediately following the procedure. I had it the next day. I seriously thought it was me. It first started with upper back pain, then moved to lower back pain. unfortunately, I can't even go to the bathroom I have to hold on to the walls to sit or get up.
I didn't know this was caused from the EGD, until I started to google it. I'm so worried.
Wilf2021 simss
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i had an endoscopy two days ago and ever since have been experiencing intense back pain that radiates through to my stomach. The pain comes in waves once every couple of minutes, and emerges un the middle of my back right through to the middle of my stomach. when it comes it really sets me back and is really impacting my ability to do things. The doctors don't have an explanation and i wasn't warned of anything like this being a side effect, ahead of my endoscopy. i wasn't sedated for the procedure, instead i had the numbing throat spray.
has anyone else experienced a similar sensation/ side effect after having an endoscopy? as i am starting to worry how long it will last??
mabel34952 simss
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I had an EGD last Friday. I had been admitted to the hospital with severe chest pain. I did not know the doctor they called in to do the procedure. When I met him, he was dismissive when I told him I had a Nissen fundoplication 6 months ago and said he was only there to see me about this specific procedure. I disliked him immediately but said nothing because I wanted to get to the root of the problem. Cardiac issues had been ruled out. Shortly after being taken back to my hospital room following the procedure, I called the nurse as I had severe pain in the middle of my back. They gave me pain meds. Now I have some of the worst neck pain of my life. I am using biofreeze and heat and ice occasionally. My glands are swollen as if I have mumps. I believe I was handled very roughly. The doctor, anesthesiologist and nurses were all men. They were very nice but I think they sometimes don't know their own strength. I don't remember anything after they put the bite apparatus in my mouth. I was on my left side. I read many GI reports for my job and I have never read anything indicating complications. They always say patient handled the procedure well. Under HIPAA, patients have the right to put notes in their medical records. I will likely do that. Patients should be given truthful information. This pain is debilitating.
joshuapryce1987 simss
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Spend more time exercising and stretching. Try massaging your ligaments and try ice packs for the pain. Painkillers are found to be addictive by many.
kristen22818 simss
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i had an upper endoscopy 2 days ago where they found GERD with esophagitis and gastritis . i was given propofol for sedation and the doctor took multiple biopsies. I felt fine when I left but when I went home and ate a tuna sandwich on sourdough, I started with left sided chest pain which has continued over the past 36 hours. My upper left side of my back is also sore. I called the on call doc last night and she said that this is not related to the endoscopy procedure and i should go to the ER - which I didn't. Should i be concerned about these symptoms? HAs anyone else experienced this?
kristina73093 simss
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i had an endoscopy done yesterday and my upper back and neck hurt so bad today. i cant even move my neck at all. i was fully sedated though, so i don't remember a thing.
I'm hurting so bad I'm going to a walk in clinic today to try to sort it out.