Down the Hatch- What exactly is Esophageal Manometry?
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- Опубліковано 28 бер 2011
- A demonstration of what is involved in Esophageal Manometry, a procedure to measure the strength and function of your esophagus and provide information about how the muscles in your throat and esophagus work as food and liquids pass from the mouth to the stomach. Video by Dan Trevan
I gagged and coughed the whole time a few years back. This test is like torture! They probably videoed several patients, and of course chose the one that didn't gag and hurl.
I had this procedure done when I was 14 years old. I’ve had a lot of medical tests done before and this was the first time I cried during a medical procedure in years. It felt like actual torture.
Bless your heart. I pray that all is well with you and yours in Jesus name.
I had this done on Weds. It was the most awful, tortuous experience I have ever had to endure. Absolutely no numbing medication for the nose or throat. Nurse #1 got the first effort to the back of my throat and pulled it out when I started gagging so terribly. Second effort went in a little further, but I started vomiting with each sip of water to try to get it down. Nurse #2 came in and started over. She simply worked her way through the gagging and vomiting until she was happy with the placement. No protective smock or hospital gown either. Just a towel that felt like it had been reclaimed from an old motel. Then during the saline sipping process, my saliva went overboard, but your couldn't swallow except on command, so i had to try to keep spitting into a towel from a 45 degree angle. The woman in this video must be completely drugged up. Forget water boarding. This is real torture. Fortunately, the nurses decided I wasn't a good candidate for the overnight ph test. No kidding!
Seems like you shouldnt go back there. People obviously need a numbing agent or of course this procedure will be like inducing vomit each time.
Hatian hospitals are rough like that! (Joking). I'm about to have this done. Not looking forward to it.
I TOTALLY AGREE! I was not offered or administered ANY NUMBING of my nose or throat. I still can't believe I let someone do that to me! 4 tries before they got it inserted, while I gagged, my eyes kept tearing up, and I had a death grip on my chair.
After reading comments, I am canceling appointment
Did you cancel the appt? I attempted this procedure 3 times this morning & could not do it. I gagged & vomited the whole time. Ridiculous!
I had this done today. It was not as bad as I had expected. I had read/heard about other people's experiences and was terrified - I didn't think I was going to get through it. I also have some PTSD from an awake endoscopy 7 years ago. I'm not going to lie, it was gaggy and uncomfortable but I told the tech I was super stressed and she was really supportive. Top tips: don't hesitate in starting to swallow/drink when they start pushing it down. You might feel like resisting it, but it really helps. Follow their instructions on head placement - chin up/down as required. Breathe slowly and don't try to talk while it's in - you might find it reassuring to write yourself some communication cards in case you want to ask questions or say things during the test. Try not to bump or move the tube either, because that's when it becomes uncomfortable. I found the most panicky bit was the first minute or so after it was placed - it was less noticeable after about 5 mins. I had a rarer variation of this test where I actually completed a standing modified barium swallow test under X-ray after the usual testing with water. I had to eat bread and drink contrast with the probe in, so the whole thing took much longer (around 25 mins with it in) and involved moving around. The eating/drinking with the tube was surprisingly easy and I was still coping ok by the end. Hold your breath when they pull it out, and make sure they give you a count down. If you need to get this test done, give it a go - if you can't get through it there's no shame, but you might have a positive experience like mine and you'll never know if you don't try.
I had attempted to do this test today and it was absolutely traumatizing. Worst test I have ever had done. I thought I was going in for a barium swallow. If I didn’t have medical trauma before I do now. We couldn’t even start the test it was awful and I couldn’t stop vomiting. Idk why I even had to have this test this isn’t how SMAS is diagnosed and that’s what we are testing for. I think it’s time to go to therapy
My body resisted to the test. I’m sad that I can’t take the test to diagnosis my issue
Had one today and barley feels like it happened.I have fairly high anxiety so I worked myself up over this until I wasn't even sure I could do it,soon as I sat down in the chair,I knew I could.It wasn't too terrible. Not nice, but not too bad. Gagged a fair bit and a little pain.Person performing the procedure was very sweet and the experience certainly didn't leave me with any trauma! Sorry to hear so many people with such bad experiences, come to Australia for treatment if you're not already:)
did you got the throat numbed? Or just nose? I feel like having a numb throat is worse than the actual swallowing.
I just had this done this morning and did just as well as the woman in the video. I didn't even gag. It was not that bad at all.
"A 'slight' gagging reaction may occur" lol right...I put LInda Blair to shame....do what you want with that.
had to have this done twice in a few years span for achalasia. first time they combined it with an esophageal endoscopy so I was knocked out for the insertion and then woken up with the catheter in and had to wait almost an hour before they started the test to make sure I was completely awake. the second time I was awake and was given no numbing agent whatsoever. I was also just getting over a sinus infection so both nostrils were clogged. first attempt couldn't get it through so they attempted the other with even worse luck so the went back to the first nostril and got it down. gagged multiple times while it was passing and once it was finally in place I was almost in tears. when the test was done the nurse literally grabbed my face and the tube and ripped it out. I really hope I never have to get it done again
I honestly don't know how she stayed so calm. This was the worst experience ever. My NP couldn't even get it that far up my nose without my having a panic attack... literally could not go through with it!
Tell us more... Did you do it? I'm so scared 😭
@@sheilalabeouf4315 I couldn’t do it because I have a deviated septum, so I didn’t have to get it done. It was for weight loss surgery as one of the requirements.
I’m going through the same thing right now for a requirement for weight loss surgery also. It hurts so bad and we stop and rescheduled my appointment twice already. And my doctor said it’s just one of those thing you have to suck it up and do it🙄I’m like no.
But where you able to still get the surgery?
I had this done today at Cedars-Sinai in LA. A few tips: I didn't get any anesthetic in my throat - not needed. The nose is the most important part. I asked to self-insert the long Q-tip holding a glob of 0.2 lidocaine (rather weak) inside my nostril (they ask for your preferred nostril). It has to go pretty far up, or else you won't be numbed. Don't lie down if you don't have to. Just sit upright perpendicular to the bed with your feet dangling off the bed. The gagging sensation is very brief and your physician (I had a physician AND nurse) will instruct you to breathe at the right moment. Also, pulling your head down toward your chest helps IMMENSELY. I grabbed the nurse's hand as the physician pushed the tube down the esophagus - that was the creepiest part of it. Once it's in, you realize you're not going to choke - it's just a little scratchy in your throat from the tube. The nurse should hold the cup of water and hold the straw toward your mouth. You get the hang of it after a while. At some point, the physician has you take 10 small sips, as in sip, hold, swallow, sip, hold, swallow etc. Some of the water is salt water (not that bad). The whole thing is over in 10 minutes. It looks rather creepy, so just close your eyes. Peek when the straw comes to your mouth (you don't want to miss, the water feels good going down the hatch). Also, it looks weird when the tubing comes out of your mouth - I thought it was covered in blood, but it's just the brown sensors inside. Not keen on doing this again any time soon, but if I had to, I know I'd make it. They both gave me an A+ for effort :-)
You want to lay almost flat, that way gravity isn't helping your esophagus do the work. All protocols have them laying semi-recumbent.
Good to know, although the gastroenterologist was fine with me sitting and got very accurate measurements. I still had the upper GI with the Bravo capsule - another icky experience!
how was bravo icky? @@xtineonutube
I attempted to have this test done and even with numbing agents I gagged about a thousand times and also threw up any of the water I had drunk to get the tube down. I have never gagged so much in my life! After I threw up I felt the tube move and without even thinking I just ripped it right out, I couldn't take it another second! This test is absolutely impossible to do. Your body is going to react by having something in the throat that shouldn't be there, either by trying to swallow it (which defeats the purpose of the test of trying to only swallow on command) or cough it up. I agree with the guy below who said the CIA should use this on terrorists for torture. That's seriously what it feels like. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. And as far as the pH study goes, ask your doc if you can do the wireless version called a Bravo study instead.
Andrea DeFrancesco this must be the test I'm being set up to do, after the disgusting gagging nightmare.
Had this done a week ago and was administered by an RN. After four attempts which resulted in gagging, regurgitation, coughing as a result of affixiation (water went into lungs)and I could not quit coughing for about ten minutes. I almost gave up and she ultimately called the doctor in and the doctor completed it within five minutes with none of these symptoms. I believe it has to do with experience. Still waiting for results. LOL, at some of the comments, as I told my family afterwards it was like "Water Torture". Still trying to decide if I tell the doctor that this nurse needs more training.
I just tried two days ago no numb and I gagged and threw up . I felt I couldn’t breath and I got it out and quitter. Awful test and I will never try it again despite how nice and wonderful the nurse was
I am a nurse.....they attempted this test on me today and it was the worse experience of my life. (including natural childbirth and a chronic CSF leak) They tried to use hurricaine aerosol spray in my throat and lidocaine jelly in my nose: perhaps viscous would have been better. Two techs made 4 attempts each to pass it pass my carina and I needed raecemic after for the laryngeal spasm. and my nose is still oozing. This was aweful.
Hello nurse I have been experiencing truble swallowing foods and drinks and my Gi doctor had order me to get XR esophagram test but they think it's acid reflex but I think I may more to meets the eye
I had this procedure this morning. The comments in this thread had me pretty freaked out.
Though it wasn't my favorite and I'd like to not do it again, it wasn't bad AT ALL. She put lidocaine in both nostrils. She tried putting the probe in one side and I felt some uncomfortable pressure and when she wasn't able to get it in (deviated septum?) she tried the other side and it slid right in. It felt like I had swallowed a toothpick... not painful... just sitting there. I followed her instructions and only swallowed when she told me to and the test itself was over in less than 10 minutes. I didn't gag though there were a few seconds that I thought I might.
The worst part was actually taking it out, which is super freaky and a little uncomfortable but that's literally 5 seconds.
If you have to have this test done, try not to freak out. I hope your tech is as nice, patient and gentle as mine. :)
I failed this test miserably the first time. My throat was so numb I could not, or I felt like I could not swallow. I gagged multiple times (even with the lidocaine) and the nurse was HORRIBLE I think she was trying to stick it in my windpipe. I will say, I am a nurse and I work with some of the endoscopy nurses. It just so happened, I got the nurse I cannot stand. She has terrible bedside manner. Anyway, that being said, I tried it again today. I requested a nurse, other than the first one, and she was excellent. She explained everything to me and had me do deep breathing after the placement so I would not gag and I had my friend with me. It made a WORLD of difference. We only used about 5cc's of viscous lidocaine. I did not feel it going in my nose but I felt it a little in my throat and absolutely no gagging, only watery eyes. I also had a ph monitor placed and this thing is driving me crazy. It is making my throat sore. Not sure how I will know when I have heartburn etc. because my body is saying, ouch that thing in your nose. lol. Some nurses are very good at this and some suck! I encourage folks to try it again and let the office know you would like a nurse who has good bedside manner.
I agree. Although my technician didn't even offer any numbing of anything, and the insertion took 5 tries, I would have shoved that probe through her nose via her butt if she wasn't so sweet and patient! The results validated my 20 years of explaining my swallowing problems all the while being called a hypochondriac.
I've just had this test this morning. I did gag but the nurses were fabulous and I managed. I now have a much small wire for the pH monitoring which I have to wear for 24 hours.
I had the procedures done this morning, and still have the probe in my nose. It was not painful, sometimes it was uncomfortable having the catheter inserted, but the numbing stuff does a great job. The probe is much thinner, and not so noticeable. I know it's there when I drink and eat, but not painful, or even uncomfortable, at all. I would say the worst part of the entire process is not being able to be on the anti-heartburn medications, especially today. However the purpose is for the probe to measure the pH in my stomach. I did have to throw up this morning because it got so bad, but not everyone will experience that. I will be glad to have the probe out tomorrow morning and get back on my protonix. But it is not a procedure to be scared of. They make sure you are as comfortable as can be.
I don't know what kind of sorcery she incurred before this test, but this lady is clearly not human. This was the worst thing I've ever experienced. It was slow torture...I could not even finish. I too read the "It's not that bad" comments below, and I'm here to tell ya that they lied lol.
I agree! Worst thing I’ve ever had to go through
If you have a strong gag reflex and a phobia of puking like myself, this test is basically impossible. I tried having it done yesterday and I had to stop them a few seconds after it went past my gag reflex. Personally, I'd only be able to handle something like this if it were a life or death scenario. There are other tests out there that take similar measurements to this one, but they aren't as accurate/may not be covered by your insurance. Good luck to everyone that has to go trough this test and hopefully you find all the results you need.
Cody G b
Had this done earlier today. Never again. But my nurse was really nice and good at what she does. Honestly they numbed me so much i never gagged, its just such a weird sensation. Especially like trying to talk and swallow with it in. The worst and most cringe part for me was when she pulled that damn thing out, like starting a lawn mower.
I had this done today (and currently have the 24 hour acid reflux test tube inserted too). I should point out, I have a terrible gag reflex. I gag even just brushing my teeth, dentists x-rays are torture. I've even had a dentist procedure abandoned because of gagging (thankfully they hadn't really started). I also have an absolute hatred for vomiting and a fear of choking (especially because food sometimes gets lodged in my esophagus. I was freaking out before this test, and had convinced myself that I couldn't do it. I was gagging even just thinking about it the night before. I have to say, it is NOWHERE NEAR as bad as people in the comments are making out. I had the numbing spray up my nostril and into my throat. The part I was dreading was when it was going down my throat because my gag is so bad. The nurse asked me just to continuously sip water like I was really thirsty and she was even saying "this is the worst part", but I actually didn't feel anything at all. The water sipping works wonders - I was super skeptical about that. Now the whole thing was definitely uncomfortable and unpleasant. I did dry wretch once about three quarters of the way through because I felt the end of the cable was moving around slightly. The feeling was worse sitting up rather than lying back. I would not be rushing back to have this done again, it's super uncomfortable, but it's also very doable. It only lasts 10-15 mins. Not 40mins like advertised in some leaflets. The 24 hour tube is so easy in comparison. It literally feels like hardly anything. Don't get me wrong, I am looking forward to taking it out, but it only feels like a tickle from something tiny stuck in my throat.
My doctor recommended this procedure for me. After reading the comments, I'm not so sure I want to do this. Is it worth doing it if it's not absolutely necessary? It sounds torturous...
I wasn’t numb at all just a little gel into the nose no throat numb and couldn’t go through. I was gagging and throwing up and felt like couldn’t breath. I told the nurse I have watched in u tub and the throat was numbed but she said no numb it is necessary for the test not to numb. Whatever I will never try this awful test again unless my throat gets numbed like in this video. I’m very sensitive person so doesn’t mean the other ppl can’t handle it. Was just my experience. So good luck to ppl that handle it ❤️
I got my throat numb in an endoscopy and the numb sensation was the worst thing for me. Not beeing able to feel swallowing really hurts my brain.
Nurse is so sweet
One of the easiest tests ever as long as you can maintain your calm and relax your mind. Nothing to worry about. I have my manometry tube still inserted as I am typing this. Will be removed tomorrow morning.
WHAT??!! It's still in there??! Hell, NO! This is sick-who thinks of these things?
@@leslielewis7286 had the manometry and ph-metry done yesterday and it wasn’t that bad, they numbed my nose and I didn’t gag or puke, went home with the ph-metry it was uncomfortable to eat and drink but overall manageable but I was so relieved as they took it out today :D
Just had it done yesterday, I never got my throat numbed. It felt weird I got about 17 drinks out of the 20 before I started gagging and then puking and we stopped the test. It’s not painful just the most discomfort I’ve ever had.
Only way I would have this done again is after my autopsy.They numbed my nostril but not my throat.Ive had muscle biopsy and spinal taps that were more tolerable.
It's crazy that they don't numb your throat.
Just try and stay calm and relax its important
lorna shoeswomen and
I'm going to have this done within the next month but I have to have the overnight study done and I'm absolutely terrified. Reading the comments, I don't know if I'm more or less scared.
I would never do it again. It’s hell on earth
I didn't get any lidocaine up my nose or in my throat I got the full feeling i guess. Did you get your results yet?
I took this last week at Temple University Hospital. It was miserable. I gagged a lot when the tube was going down. Once I was lying down it was a little better. I had no warming about the test.So I didn't have really any time to think what was coming at me. My doctor sent me to it the same day. I puke on everything and had very little to eat that day so my doctor figured my stomach was empty anyway. So glad when it was over.
after reading some of the comments below...kinda nervous about my Motility study coming up.
This woman has no gag reflex at all, she just kind of winced a little. I was gagging and retching continuously for the whole test.
SirSmurfalot I'm convinced the people in these medical UA-cam videos, do porn on the side! 😂
Hahaha
Yeah I didn’t make it the whole test the nurse felt resistance in my throat and said she would try the other nostril I was like hell nah and left
I was gagging the whole time and was having a panic attack
I had this done in Indianapolis. I was treated horribly. I was not prepared for the test at all. IT HURT LIKE HELL. And I kept gagging. It may have been poor technique by the nurse. Not sure. But I could not have Hiatal Hernia repair due to not being able to do this test. What in bloody hell do they do if you have an emergency. All I can say is it was a bad experience all around. The Nurses at the Indy Hospital where lousy. Poorly trained. This was in Jan. 09
I didn't gag/retch at all, I only panicked a bit at one point, when the tube was starting to slide down my esophagus (it feels funny!). I was surprised to hear I was the youngest patient the healthcare professional had seen (16). Also - she explained everything clearly, step-by-step, and answered questions with ease, as she'd been doing this for years. It was a very good experience. I'm puzzled to see how peoples' bodies have reacted negatively to this in the comments. I'm glad I never looked this up on UA-cam before my test, otherwise I'd probably have felt very anxious. Everyone's body reacts differently - and I don't know how it is in the US, but in the UK I had a positive experience with the NHS...and everything seemed to be carried out almost the same in this video.
Also, I had no problems sleeping at night. Sometimes it felt scratchy and talking was uncomfortable, other times it felt absolutely fine - like it wasn't even there. Warm fluids was really helpful, and I could eat foods perfectly fine (minus the reflux problem lol). Once it was taken out I didn't have a sore nose or throat. I felt back to normal. So, to anyone getting a manometry, good luck.
It is all about who does it for sure. I failed miserably because I had a sucky nurse the first time who didn't explain anything and had a terrible bedside manner. I work at the hospital so I tried it again but requested a different nurse, one who actually explains the procedure and she was great, no problems. That and I took a wingman with me this time!!
Glad it worked out for you!
I'm so glad to see this comment my other tests I had the nurses were very sweet and nice, I'm getting this test done tomorrow and after I saw all the negative comments I got scared but this one calmed me down a bit. I'm 13, but I'm so relieved to see one good comment :)
I'm glad it helped you! Good luck :)
Alyssa Mickley How did it go? I've got mine in a few days and I'm so so nervous. :(
this was the absolute worst experience i've ever had in a medical setting in my life. this test is torture.
It was worse than torture. I would have confessed to 9/11 to get them to stop-- but I was too busy gagging to talk.
SirSmurfalot The CIA should forget waterboarding and use this instead.
Kate Cronin I hear that! I just had mine and all over the net people are saying "not that bad".... hUH?! It was terrible! I couldn't complete the stupid thing. The numbing agent didn't work, the doc had a hell of a time getting through my narrow nostril. I was wretching /dry heaving uncontrollably and when he finally got it in my stomach I begged him to get it out. I went into a full on panic attack (have a panic disorder) and started shaking profusely, while sobbing... NEVER AGAIN! I may need therapy...lol seriously! I am now being set up to be knocked out and have some radio wave device put into my esophagus, that will pass with my stool? Sound too good and strange to be true.
Alice Cries Haha, that was pretty much my same experience, except I was more moaning than crying. I have anxiety too so that certainly did not help. I was able to finish the test but I was not able to do a 24hr ph test which is done the same way, except you keep the tube in for A WHOLE DAY! I said hell no to that so I did exactly what you're going to do. I had an endoscopy where they put a little pin in my esophagus that eventually came off so I could pass it. It really does work! The procedure is just like taking a little nap, though the pin itself caused me some pain, but that's unusual.
Oh no. I failed mine miserably the first time because I just gagged and gagged. My throat was too numb and I felt like I couldn't swallow yet, I still gagged. The nurse just sucked, period. I did get through it (the second time today) with the help of the fantastic nurse and my friend. I understand the panic. After it was over and she took the thing out of my nose, I started shaking and my teeth were chattering....that's how amped up I was on adrenaline.
Just had this today. It sucks at first but it's really not that bad.
i had this done 2 days ago then straight to have a endoscopy (wasn't supposed to eat or drink anything after midnight the night before i got to get some nice saline water lol) after the endoscopy had the 24 hr ph study spent 6 1/2 hrs at the hospital that day.then the nurse told me at 5 am to pull the tube out and just bring the machine back by 10 am but don't bring the tube .needless to say i didn't sleep at all that night so when i pulled it out went to sleep when checked out of motel at 12 noon they got it back 1 pm lol.what were they going to do arrest me for being late ? lol. won't have those tests done again still have sore throat, sore in my chest as well.just glad it's over
I have questions for anyone in experiencing truble swallowing foods and drinks and my GI specialist just had order for me to get a swallowing test but should the swallowing test detect a achalasia
Inhumanly calm patient....
That nurse seems so nice
Julie Child as RN! 👩🏽⚕️
I had this done on Thursday , it was ok really , didn't feel a thing , didn't hurt at all , I was worried too start with , but it didn't hurt and you don't feel a thing ,
im a sterile processing technician that cleans and high-level disinfects these probes. its interesting to see how these are actually used!
Yeah and no sedatives before the show.
I was hoping to take Ativan, but the sedatives, opiods, relaxants will affect the reading.
Maybe CBD gummy/oil?
I had this test today... It was extremely uncomfortable, not really painful, but yeah, a bit torturous. First trip "down the throat", the probe coiled up in my sinus cavity - that was a bit painful. Second trip down, same thing but the nurse realized what was happening (that and me climbing up the back up the bed to get away from her). Third time was a charm. Only a couple gags, not terrible. Best thing to do is relax your body and mind, breathe in and out through your mouth (practice "box breathing" before you go - it helps). The nurse told me three times "This is very uncomfortable but totally do-able". The nurse explained it perfectly.
Let me start by saying that you can do this test. It’s mind over matter. Naturally your body wants to reject the tube and you will gag, but you will get adjusted to it and it will be smooth sailing. I just had mine today and it was only 20 minutes long! Anyone can handle some discomfort for that long!
I read the negative reviews to better prepare myself for this test yesterday. It sucked and i somehow remained stiff as a board,trying not to panic because it was painful to swallow with it in,the tech numbed my throat again halway through because i started wincing in paim again. Water for 10 sips and then a thicker like substance for 10 sips. Towards the end i just focused on my breathing and just trying to get it over because i had to wait longer every time i swallowed when i wasnt supposed to. Eyes watering down my face,barg bag in one hand because i regurgitated some of the water and a saliva suctioner in the other to keep me from gagging more. Lol. I hope i never have to do that again.
The other tech who helped did a really good job with keeping me as relaxed as possible. They said i did a good job and im sad i didnt get a sucker and sticker for that because it was rough.
Tips:bite tongue and stick it out and hold after swallowing. I breathed through my mouth because breathing through my nose felt even more weird. They said people with a strong gag reflex usually have a harder time.
I need mine done soon it was supposed to be done few weeks ago till my fucked up insurance throw me a way and got it canceled, and now I am going through with my second insurance but it got booked a month and half later, I got so mad and upset because I need this done soon so I can get my surgery done and start my fucking normal life.
I just had this done. I would rather break a bone then do this again
@shawnielee1976 yeah, had one today. Could not even get numbing stuff because I'm allergic to the medicine. I still feel like crap. JUST to find out that everything looks 'normal'.
they did NOT numb anything it was aful gag- wreching stuff going on- not for you tube!
Omg! I've had this done multiple times!!! NOT FUN!!!! But they didn't give me lidocaine in my throat...just my nose...and they didn't put that protective smock on me.
One of the times I regurgitated blood and water on the doctors!! I always choke and gag when this happens!! And afterwards, it still feels like the tube is still in throat!!!
@sackmajik oh, but it is. But I got no numbing. That was fun. Just like rolling down a rocky mountainside.
IF THE TECHNICIAN DOES NOT GIVE YOU NUMBING SPRAY, ASK FOR IT! I did not even know I SHOULD have received NUMBING spray in my nose and throat, resulting in the most horrific test I have ever been through! My technician tried twice in each nostril before she managed to get the probe fully inserted. The results showed I had significant pressure in my esophagus and was finally validated after 20 years of being called a hypochondriac.
i had my second attempt yesterday. i had my throat and nose numbed but i stilled gagged and puked. needless to say, it was unsuccessful.
akitamalamute oh my God
I have had this test done-it was the WORST experience I have ever had but they found out I only have 1 muscle actually working to push the food down to my stomach which is why I choke so easily... wont EVER do it again though.... They never numbed my throat at all just the naval cavity.
Tammy LeVasseur can you still eat anything with one muscle?
I has this on NHS & NO offered
Just got mine done an hour ago. And last night I read all the horrible comments on here, I was prepared for the absolute worst. It was NO BIG DEAL. Took me 8 minutes total, no pain at all, just a little discomfort in the beginning. These comments are very dramatic.
preach! these people had me really freaked out!
Patient needs to be relaxed and previously to inform them every movement when the catheter is introduced and exists the posibility gagging or coughing and it isn possible o control this reflex. We have an ad hoc questionnaire to evaluate the quality of procedure. the point is TO INFORM Dra Y.C.
It really isn’t that bad, do not worry. It’s not painful just a strange sensation. The uncomfortable bit only lasts 10-30 seconss
I had this done last week and it was yuck. Unlike this video I had to swallow water while lying flat on my back - not easy.
As bad as this test was, it was a walk in a park compared to its oesophageal 24hr pH monitoring counterpart - smaller tube but it was rigid and quite sharp - scratched my throat and nose up something awful. And it was SHEER HELL!
Had a ph study and this is similar. Even with local anesthetic, still gagged. But eventually it was ok and had to keep the stupid tube in for 24 hours. Fun times. Not sure why they cant just combine the ph test (wich doesnt even give a reading of how much, just acidic and or bile presence) with this test and get it all done in one shot instead of torturing people.
For the ph test it's necessary to record your acidity levels over a longer period of time, with respect to different types of food you will consume
I didn't get any numbing in my nose or throat. They dont mention that you have to refrain from swallowing for 30 seconds at a time after swallowing saline solution.
It was absolutely horrible. The sore throat after was nothing compared to the test! Ha!
Oh man this looks really unpleasant and I'll have to go home with one too. Not liking this
Wow! She types with the same glove she uses to carry out the motility test. Malpractice at its best.
all equipments gets sanitized after the procedures usually and the way this procedure is done it happens that they have to touch computer and probe at a same time
l wish this procedure had been like this lady. Mine was horrible and a torture every moment of it. It has been the most terrible exam I have had in my entire life. 😢😢😢
Worst experience of my life EVER
+%&*! I keep reading comments about how much worse this is than the videos show. Tomorrow is the day and I am already scared.
I'm doing this test in an hour and not looking forward to it 😑
I just did this test. Was quite scared after reading all the comments. Was it uncomfortable? Yes. Was it as bad as everyone here makes it out to be? No way. A bunch of babies...
Just breath slow, count to 10, and dont think about it. You will be in and out in 15 minutes.
The nurse told me that some people can handle it and some can not. You must not feel pain as highly as other people.
agreed. i didn't like it but i wouldn't call it torture.
Jesus help me Father if I have to get that done. The thought of that just bother me.
The momst terrible exam
Way too much information...ewe...., so much for my lunch!! lol