This helps me! I cancelled one bc of my anxiety about it but I know I just need to bite the bullet and get it done. I will remember this and the comments to help me calm down. Thanks for doing this video!
I had my first Endoscopy yesterday. I too was very anxious about it but it actually ended up being a pleasant experience. The prep nurses and the doctor were extremely professional and friendly, so friendly that I ended up exchanging phone numbers with them. The procedure took only 15 minutes but the prep time plus the recovery time adds to the total time. They gave me conscious sedation and rolled me on the side, put a plastic contraption in my mouth with a hole for inserting the scope. After that, I just remember waking up in the recovery room. It seems worse than it really is. No need to be afraid.
Your biscuits and gravy dream! lol! Thank you for sharing how simple it was for you. I am having my first one next week and am not too nervous about the procedure itself, but the results. I can’t believe they didn’t even tell you whether or not they’re doing biopsies! Way to make someone sweat it out.
I have my endoscopy next week. That was an interesting story about biscuits and gravy. Can't wait for that dream. I will see if I can eat it during the procedure. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I have an issue with PPI meds too I'm 100% allergic. Yoga and acid reflux exercises help. Dr prescribed Carafate which is more tolerable. I take a childs dose liquid and it helps the pain/ reflux. I drink aloe vera juice in the morning. Take 40mg of Pepcid which is a H2 blocker. I am eating lean meat and veggies. No coffee or soda. I can now drink decaf coffee but I'm still trying to heal.
Thank you soooo much! I’m having one tomorrow morning and I am so nervous! But your video has helped me to relax so much! So thank you sweetness for this video! I hope I have sweet dreams when they perform this on me.
After the endoscopy i was told they want me to rest there for 30 min before i leave. And im getting it done tomorrow i probably am a little nervous. But i was scared when i was to get a colonscopy. And it was nothing because i was put to sleep. So all that anxiety before a colonscopy was a waste. So i feel the same about the endoscopy. You go in and next thing your out wake up its done.
Thank you for your video; I really hope they found out what's going on! I'm scheduled for this Wednesday and it's difficult not to be anxious about it. They've already tested for just about everything under the sun, and we're really hoping this procedure is the one that cracks the case. It sounds like we have (well, hopefully *had*) similar symptoms.
@@ThriftyBird did you ever find out what was wrong? I seem to have the same symptoms. I did all the same things you did. Got gluten test and it was negative. I quit lactose foods and drinks. Bloodwork looks fine. The acid reflux or burning in throat feeling is the worst part but I also have bowel issues. Usually once a week I'll be on toilet all day and sometimes puke. I'm supposed to go for endoscopy with biopsy but I'm scared. But I'm also scared something is seriously wrong.
Getting mine tomorrow morning, its my second one ☝️ but i was 10 when i had my first one so don't remember anything 😂 thanks ill be vlogging my expirience too!
I have had anesthesia several times in the past for surgeries and not afraid to go throwing them again. Don’t worry about sedation. It’s kinda the best part of any procedure. Specially when you wake up from it and still feel sleepy it tired. Hey, if being sedated will make me stop eating and loose my appetite then let it be it. I can’t seem to stop munching normally.
@@bisabisa1234 she said she saw black spots & blurry vision? Did you experience that as well when they gave you anesthesia? I’m scared to death. I don’t wanna go.
Thanks for the video, I have a scope coming up and i’am worried about the process. Did they find anything during your test ? Hope all is well. Thanks Ed
It’s interesting seeing someone else’s experience Btw now that I watch this I realize I need some icecream just like u said cuz my throat is dry as hell and water ain’t doing nothing .-. I had one yesterday I wasn’t scared but then I got scared cuz everyone asked me if I was scared so I started thinking I should be scared and I choose the needle over the gas mask cause I can’t handle bad smells so I wasn’t risking it I’m a kid so I got the full anesthesia and After 10 seconds I fell asleep, woke up with a tube up my nose and it’s the next day I still have it It’s very uncomfortable and the anesthesia isn’t going away and it’s very painful especially my jaw and nose but my throat is just uncomfortable and it’s near impossible to eat I’m taking it off in a couple hours I mean at first my problem was just chest pain and heart palpitations so they thought I inherited a heart problem from my mom then they found out it was a stomach issue after acid reflux and that stuff the endoscopy itself idk what the issue is or if there even is one or anything They told me to eat normally and eat whateverrrrr I want even if it’s bad (especially spicy food mostly noodles) but it’s hard to eat with a tube in my throat 💀 And when I woke up I barely saw a thing Btw with the pH tube they attached after the procedure they put a machine thing? Like I press buttons everytime i do or feel smth like pain or cough or eat or sleep n stuff I was not told this before btw I only thought they’re gonna do the camera thing They told me when I arrived btw i have been postponing this for months and I’ve had symptoms since maybe 2020 but the heart pain was since like maybe 2016-2017? The nurses and doctors were all amazing just saying I can see the attempt of trying to calm me down so it was nice
I had an endoscopy two days ago, it was so simple and I had no pain at all. They found that I had (even with no food for 24 hours) Gastroparesis (lazy stomach) which was distressing to me because I have to repeat the procedure a week later after clear liquid diet for 72 hours to be able to actually see what else is wrong with me. And at $250 copay a procedure, it is getting rather expensive besides being irritating to me.
I had 2 ER visits plus couple of urgent care last yr. The last ER Dr finally gave?me so ething for the acid reflux I've been fighting for years. I have a GI apt on the 8th ..not sure if they will order that test or not....ive been?doing real good for about 3 weeks ...no reflux ..thankfully..reflux is soon painful! I got of carbs mostly bread and that was working for a while than it started again..so now I'm being really careful about what I eat..keeping track of everythi g.
I had my first endoscopy 11 years ago and also the colonoscopy in the same session. It was very easy. This Friday I'm getting another endoscopy. What makes me nervous is simply being in an hospital atmosphere. I don't like hospitals. If the procedure was done in a doctor's office, I'd be totally calm.
Had a colonoscopy a few years back and they didnt care I was in panic and my heart was racing. They just put me to sleep and I recall waking up with a nurse checking my blood pressure. I was so out of it that I didnt realize they had left the needle in my arm until I got home and got a shower. I had to go to a different hospital to get the needle out of arm. It was traumatizing. I may need an endoscopy as I get acid reflux a lot but I am thinking of doing it unsedated since it is a short exam and I had gotten better at controlling my anxiety.
I had mine three days ago and girl I was nervous too to the point where I was going to leave if they didn't call my name the next second soon as I was about to get up they called me
I'm scheduling my first a endoscopy colonoscopy coming up because I have symptoms of cramping in my body and troubling swallowing and shortness of breath it's crazy I go long periods of time without eating or drinking and even though I push my self to eat it's crazy I miss eating and drinking
I have one coming up just waiting for the referral to get sent to the local gastroenterologist I’m super nervous and scared . But I’ve been having server heart Burn , stomach pain , and nausea
I went through a similar experience with similar symptoms! I had an endoscopy and they found a little redness but everything else was fine. Did they ever get to your root cause?
What I hate about sedated procedures is when they rush us to wake up afterwards to discharge us quick. The few times I had surgeries and it was time to wake up from anesthesia I felt it all good how they keep bugging me to wake up fast and leave. But other wise those felt like a trip to some spa and back. Hehehe. Good luck you all.
In the UK after a colonoscopy, you get to recover and they make you a coffee/tea and toast after, knowing you haven’t eaten in a day. It’s very different to the USA.
I've been to ER several times with heart palpitations shortness of breath all of that great stuff and of course they always say everything is good. But I also have been going through menopause and I do know that menopause brings on acid reflux amongst other things as well. I kept putting off the endoscopy but then I kept having issues with when I'm eating I had what they call solid reflux because I never got a burning sensation it just feel like something was stuck in my throat and whatever I would eat certain foods the side of my neck what's this thing and I said what the heck. Did the endoscopy they found nothing wrong. It was just the after effects that I'm dealing with of the endoscopy
So what was the outcome? I’m having mine done today? Kinda have the same symptoms as you. I’ve had two surgeries before but the fact of going under is the scary part.
since the pain was so close to your breastbone did you had to see a Cardiologist and do a stress Test, because thats what is required for me to do an endoscopy, since I have pain, burning, pressure stingy sensation on my breast area above my upper abdominal area, ?
I'm having it tomorrow and really worried. I've already cancelled once before due to nerves. Can't have anesthetic just a throat spray as I'll be by myself.
@@kimwarner1681 It was ok but I wouldn't want to go through it again. I couldn't get anyone to come with me so had to be awake with just a numbing throat spray to help. It didn't hurt but felt uncomfortable and made me gag a few times. Staff at the hospital where lovely and that helped keep me relaxed. They found I've a small hiatus hernia & polyps but nothing to worry about.!!!! Thanks for sharing your experience. x
@@ritaremogat3049 did you have anesthesia? I’m scared, I have mine Monday, I might cancel despite my stomach’s issues, I’m too scared lol I’ve never had anesthesia before.
Hi! I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing the same. It's no fun and I wish nobody had to go through it. I've managed to keep symptoms at bay by going on a bland diet for a few weeks and slowly introduced foods/seasonings other than salt and pepper. The gut is a process to heal and it can be discouraging but keep some pedialyte handy and it will be better for you. Find a good probiotic that agrees with you. Some are vegan etc. I still get occasional flare ups but nothing compared to the past.
@@ThriftyBird what was it? Did they ever tell you what they found on your endoscopy? Mine hit out of nowhere three weeks ago. I have an endoscopy on Monday and thinking of canceling it, I’m too scared. What if I just do the bland diet, it sucks, I miss real food but did anything really change after you did the procedure? Can u eat regular foods again? I had butter cookies today lol no issues. I can have ground turkey and turkey sandwiches now, tuna is okay. Ugh 😩
Just had a colonoscopy and endoscopy done yesterday. It was not bad at all. I have really bad anxiety and I was so scared my heart rate was up. But when they gave me the propofol I was out and I did not wake up in a panic. The entire process was smooth and fast. The only issue is that I have a really bad sore throat kinda feels like strep and a swollen uvula. Hopefully this gets better soon. If not, I will see an ENT. Btw my results were gastritis. I had a burning, gnawing pain in the right upper side of my abdomen below my rib… that radiates to my back.
@@Za-uz3or I feel better… but I still have the burning before my period. So I still need to see my gyno about that. It could be hormone related. But it’s not as bad as it was
@@Za-uz3or no it’s mainly when my stomach is empty. I removed coffee from my diet and that helped a lot and I try to eat small meals throughout the day.
Anestesia makes ya loopy! 😂 I just cant have chili or lemon my stomach just dont like it , even if my food isnt spicy 🥵 if its chili pepper based it kills me
I will have a upper endoscopy procedure and colonoscopy next month but I'm so worried that I'm afraid to put to sleep my biggest fear is not waking up i suffer with anxiety and panic attacks
I have Dyspnea with my acid reflex :( it’s hard to breath in idk if that causes my breathing but anyways I’m getting my endoscopy today in morning I’m nervous I have anxiety :(
Same. I was shaking and numb. Stopped taking them after two weeks as well. Went back to regular eating and the symptoms came back. Have you been feeling better?
This is an update. Today i had my Endoscopy. And i was nervous my blood pressure was a little high. They prepped me i had to put on a gown. Then asked me questions and started an IV and also kept a bp monitor on. In the actual room where they wheeled me for endoscopy. Their were like 5 people in there including the Doctor. Anyways i was given the sedation in IV to sleep and was out quick. Woke up in recovery. They were very busy today a variety of patients and doctors.
@@griselgarcia3677It was a bit high not dangerously high. Could have been because of myself being nervous. They checked me after procedure and it was fine my blood pressure. If you have one your getting don't be afraid its like nothing they put you out. I had some anxiety and after i had it done i saw that the worry was for nothing. They have it well organized for your safety. I remember after i got the medicine to put me to sleep with a IV i woke up it was all done. I was just a little groggy afterward...They dont want you driving yourself because of that after. My son had to drive me home takes a while for the sedative to wear off. Your awake and alert just kinda groggy.
@@mariewinter8869 thank u for this I’m trying no to cancel it Thursday but I know I need it done I will keep ya updated!!!!!I know my blood presusure goes up when I go see the drs every time cause if anxiety..
@@joeymolina8560 I almost walked out lol they had to put me under as soon as I got to pack as my blood pressure shot up then I woke up the recovery sucked as far as soar throat but it was ok I don’t want to do it again though lol
Yes and no. They didn't find anything concerning with the biopsy but they also didn't provide me with any real answers. I'm improving in health every month but I still get stomach flare ups.
@@ThriftyBird I just had mine yesterday and got basically that same answer. Still waiting on biopsy results of course, but what we thought it would be (stricture or something blocking esophagus) was not there. Now I have to do a barium swallow. Have you had to do one of those?
No, that was pretty much the end of it for me. At one point they wanted to try a colonoscopy but I refused. I didn't feel it was necessary and given my decrease in certain symptoms, I might have been right. I hope your biopsy comes out clean. 🤞🏼
@@bluenomadbruh I ended up having mild dysmotility show on the barium swallow study. Since then I've been diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, hereditary alpha-Tryptasemia syndrome and dysautonomia. One of the symptoms besides a high tryptase and positive genetic test for hereditary alpha-Tryptasemia is dysphagia. I also have Barrett esophagus, likely from the mast cell activation and have been on a PPI since 2020 and take daily Famotidine and other mast cell stabilizers so I can eat.
Wow you guys so lucky in USA as we in UK only get an endoscopy awake!! It's awful, you either choose a numbing throat spray only or a light sedative but you can't get both & both times Iv had it has been really upsetting & traumatic, I had my last one on Monday 15 August 22 just 3 days ago and after the sedative when I'm lying on the theatre bed & flat pillow with the mouth guard all in I dozed slightly in that type of sleep where your aware of noises & where you are then I woke right up as the tube was going down my throat because your throat isn't numb & your gag reflex kicks in so all through the full thing you are severely wretching like you do when sick but obviously nothing coming up and it's just the body's reaction to a foreign object being put down throat & into stomach!that doesn't happen when under anesthesia, It's so horrible & your trying to not do the wretches but it's an automatic response your body does when it's awake & each wretch hurts as the hard scope hurts the throat, then they pump air through the scope so it inflates your stomach to see it all & the air from that comes up so you have huge burps between the wretches! Who on earth could ever relax or sleep through all that with just a light sedative? Not me that's for sure 😢 When they take the scope out the wrenching instantly stops & I got wheeled to recovery, I actually had a silent cry because it's so traumatic & i also feel angry because not allowing the numbing throat spray or not having a short general anesthesia is just cruel I feel, it's fine if you don't want anesthesia & choose it but I think most people would want it because of how it feels when awake, they also send a nurse to tell us what the results are about 30 mins later and they will be sent to the GP as we are fully awake afterwards, it takes about 2 to 3 hours on average and I certainly feel it's done this way as it's our NHS so it's the most cost effective and the way to do more endoscopies per day and we patients don't get any choice bar sedative only(which is useless I felt the both times) or throat numbing spray only! No thought for the distress it causes at all, I certainly won't get another one now after my two bad experiences 20 years apart & the proceedure is still not any different, very upsetting & not reasonable to expect patients to do that when other options are simple to do like it's done in USA from what I see, I'm glad you had a better experience and isn't anesthetic fantastic to protect us from really unpleasant procedures like this 👍🏼 Just thought I'd share my UK(Scotland) endoscopy experience.
I had my endoscopy with numbing spray nearly 2 weeks ago and totally agree with you. I felt like I was being suffocated and tried a few times to grab the scope, automatic reaction. The nurses were wonderful but praying I don't need another one. Waiting for the biopsy results.
Fuck I’ve been sedated a million times. With Trazodone and Xanax and klonopin and ambien and other anti psychotic medications lol 😂 so I am kind of looking forward ro sedation a little lol
Thank you but Endoscopy is the worst experience they make you swallow a tube with camera in it and while that tube is inside you, you'll have throw up feeling and it'll continue until they remove it unless you do it with sedation.
Why can't we get some guys to share there experiences? Every single video on youtube regarding colonoscopies or bowel surgery is always produced by females for females ughh!!
This helps me! I cancelled one bc of my anxiety about it but I know I just need to bite the bullet and get it done. I will remember this and the comments to help me calm down. Thanks for doing this video!
So helpful!!! Thanks for the positivity.
I had my first Endoscopy yesterday. I too was very anxious about it but it actually ended up being a pleasant experience.
The prep nurses and the doctor were extremely professional and friendly, so friendly that I ended up exchanging phone numbers with them.
The procedure took only 15 minutes but the prep time plus the recovery time adds to the total time.
They gave me conscious sedation and rolled me on the side, put a plastic contraption in my mouth with a hole for inserting the scope. After that, I just remember waking up in the recovery room.
It seems worse than it really is.
No need to be afraid.
Thank you for this. Going to have mine tomorrow !
What is conscious sedation?
@@bujake956 how did you do? Did you have anesthesia?
@@kimwarner1681 nop ! I wasn't for the idea of anaesthesia . I drank pain médications before the procedure.
@@kimwarner1681 honestly speaking that procedure is uncomfortable but you can endure it !
Great video! Thank you so much for sharing
Totally needed this video! I have the same symptoms you were experiencing. I have mine this week and I was petrified until viewing this. Thank you!
How was yours? Any experience ?
Thank you for sharing I’m due to have one soon and super anxious and this helps a lot
Thank you for sharing your story that’s so far sounds like exactly like mine including the pain in the upper chest area. Great story teller. Good job!
Your biscuits and gravy dream! lol! Thank you for sharing how simple it was for you. I am having my first one next week and am not too nervous about the procedure itself, but the results. I can’t believe they didn’t even tell you whether or not they’re doing biopsies! Way to make someone sweat it out.
Same
I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH, FOR SHARING THIS VIDEO, ITS GOING TO HELP ME IMMENSELY. BLESS YOU. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
This helps so much thank you for sharing your experience.
Thank you!!!! You helped me relax, I have my procedure scheduled for tomorrow morning and haven't slept in 2 days!
How did it go?
I have my endoscopy next week. That was an interesting story about biscuits and gravy. Can't wait for that dream. I will see if I can eat it during the procedure. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thank you for this. I expect I will have this procedure done in the next few months.
Thank you, I'm waiting for my date within 2 weeks. Your video has helped so much. X
Thank you for your post because I have had anxiety because of this. Again thank you
I have an issue with PPI meds too I'm 100% allergic. Yoga and acid reflux exercises help. Dr prescribed Carafate which is more tolerable. I take a childs dose liquid and it helps the pain/ reflux. I drink aloe vera juice in the morning. Take 40mg of Pepcid which is a H2 blocker. I am eating lean meat and veggies. No coffee or soda. I can now drink decaf coffee but I'm still trying to heal.
Thanks. This was very helpful and it helped ease my fears. I have my first endoscopy next month.
I was very frightened but they knocked me out for it. I didn't remember anything so definitely ask for sedation.
I feel for you. I’ve been there. Hope you are doing better.
Thank you soooo much! I’m having one tomorrow morning and I am so nervous! But your video has helped me to relax so much! So thank you sweetness for this video! I hope I have sweet dreams when they perform this on me.
How did it go I’m so scared getting mine Thursday n in panic mode do u stay drowsy all day
@@griselgarcia3677 what happened, did you do okay?
Thank you so much for your experience i am so nervous break because of upcoming endoscopy.thank your for let us know how experience u had.
After the endoscopy i was told they want me to rest there for 30 min before i leave. And im getting it done tomorrow i probably am a little nervous. But i was scared when i was to get a colonscopy. And it was nothing because i was put to sleep. So all that anxiety before a colonscopy was a waste. So i feel the same about the endoscopy. You go in and next thing your out wake up its done.
Thank you for your video; I really hope they found out what's going on! I'm scheduled for this Wednesday and it's difficult not to be anxious about it. They've already tested for just about everything under the sun, and we're really hoping this procedure is the one that cracks the case. It sounds like we have (well, hopefully *had*) similar symptoms.
Hope everything went well. Keeping you in my thoughts as they find out what's going on.
Did you have trouble breathing during your flares I did:( horrible
@@ThriftyBird did you ever find out what was wrong? I seem to have the same symptoms. I did all the same things you did. Got gluten test and it was negative. I quit lactose foods and drinks. Bloodwork looks fine. The acid reflux or burning in throat feeling is the worst part but I also have bowel issues. Usually once a week I'll be on toilet all day and sometimes puke. I'm supposed to go for endoscopy with biopsy but I'm scared. But I'm also scared something is seriously wrong.
Getting mine tomorrow morning, its my second one ☝️ but i was 10 when i had my first one so don't remember anything 😂 thanks ill be vlogging my expirience too!
Glad your ok!
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing! I’m scheduled for one tomorrow and can’t help but be nervous since I’ve also never been sedated.
I have had anesthesia several times in the past for surgeries and not afraid to go throwing them again. Don’t worry about sedation. It’s kinda the best part of any procedure. Specially when you wake up from it and still feel sleepy it tired.
Hey, if being sedated will make me stop eating and loose my appetite then let it be it. I can’t seem to stop munching normally.
@@bisabisa1234 she said she saw black spots & blurry vision? Did you experience that as well when they gave you anesthesia? I’m scared to death. I don’t wanna go.
I'm about to have one of these with a colonoscopy also. I've never been sedated and I'm terrified.
How was your experience?
Lovely
Thanks for the video, I have a scope coming up and i’am worried about the process. Did they find anything during your test ? Hope all is well. Thanks Ed
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What were the result love? I’m getting mine in 2 weeks. Nervous 😩 but thank you for taking the time explaining and posting this. I appreciate it.
It’s interesting seeing someone else’s experience
Btw now that I watch this I realize I need some icecream just like u said cuz my throat is dry as hell and water ain’t doing nothing .-.
I had one yesterday I wasn’t scared but then I got scared cuz everyone asked me if I was scared so I started thinking I should be scared and
I choose the needle over the gas mask cause I can’t handle bad smells so I wasn’t risking it I’m a kid so I got the full anesthesia and
After 10 seconds I fell asleep, woke up with a tube up my nose and it’s the next day I still have it
It’s very uncomfortable and the anesthesia isn’t going away and it’s very painful especially my jaw and nose but my throat is just uncomfortable and it’s near impossible to eat I’m taking it off in a couple hours
I mean at first my problem was just chest pain and heart palpitations so they thought I inherited a heart problem from my mom then they found out it was a stomach issue after acid reflux and that stuff
the endoscopy itself
idk what the issue is or if there even is one or anything
They told me to eat normally and eat whateverrrrr I want even if it’s bad (especially spicy food mostly noodles) but it’s hard to eat with a tube in my throat 💀
And when I woke up I barely saw a thing
Btw with the pH tube they attached after the procedure they put a machine thing? Like I press buttons everytime i do or feel smth like pain or cough or eat or sleep n stuff
I was not told this before btw I only thought they’re gonna do the camera thing
They told me when I arrived btw i have been postponing this for months and I’ve had symptoms since maybe 2020 but the heart pain was since like maybe 2016-2017?
The nurses and doctors were all amazing just saying I can see the attempt of trying to calm me down so it was nice
I had an endoscopy two days ago, it was so simple and I had no pain at all. They found that I had (even with no food for 24 hours) Gastroparesis (lazy stomach) which was distressing to me because I have to repeat the procedure a week later after clear liquid diet for 72 hours to be able to actually see what else is wrong with me. And at $250 copay a procedure, it is getting rather expensive besides being irritating to me.
I wish there was an update I need closure
I had 2 ER visits plus couple of urgent care last yr. The last ER Dr finally gave?me so ething for the acid reflux I've been fighting for years. I have a GI apt on the 8th ..not sure if they will order that test or not....ive been?doing real good for about 3 weeks ...no reflux ..thankfully..reflux is soon painful! I got of carbs mostly bread and that was working for a while than it started again..so now I'm being really careful about what I eat..keeping track of everythi g.
So what were your results? I hope everything was ok. You seem like a wonderful person and ty for sharing your story.
How was the result of your endoscopy?
Did you ever find out what it was im currently going through the same thing
Did they find anything
She has not posted in a long time hope shes ok
Did u get the numbing spray and sedation? If so did u gag or throw up during the procedure?
I had my first endoscopy 11 years ago and also the colonoscopy in the same session. It was very easy. This Friday I'm getting another endoscopy. What makes me nervous is simply being in an hospital atmosphere. I don't like hospitals. If the procedure was done in a doctor's office, I'd be totally calm.
How are you doing today?!
I’m going to have a endoscopy september 23rd kind of nervous but at least I will be asleep
@@MelB868 how did it go?
yes been down before had gi bleeding upper omoprazole2 day and folic tablets
Had a colonoscopy a few years back and they didnt care I was in panic and my heart was racing. They just put me to sleep and I recall waking up with a nurse checking my blood pressure. I was so out of it that I didnt realize they had left the needle in my arm until I got home and got a shower. I had to go to a different hospital to get the needle out of arm. It was traumatizing. I may need an endoscopy as I get acid reflux a lot but I am thinking of doing it unsedated since it is a short exam and I had gotten better at controlling my anxiety.
Loopy was exactly how I felt after my procedure.
I had mine three days ago and girl I was nervous too to the point where I was going to leave if they didn't call my name the next second soon as I was about to get up they called me
I had endoscopy and colonoscopy, it was easy and quick. I was nervous for no reason i also was woke the whole time with a IV to not feel pain
I don’t have to have a colonoscopy til I’m 45
Did they find what was wrong
I'm scheduling my first a endoscopy colonoscopy coming up because I have symptoms of cramping in my body and troubling swallowing and shortness of breath it's crazy I go long periods of time without eating or drinking and even though I push my self to eat it's crazy I miss eating and drinking
How’d it go? All ok?
so what was the results?
What were your results?
I have one coming up just waiting for the referral to get sent to the local gastroenterologist I’m super nervous and scared . But I’ve been having server heart Burn , stomach pain , and nausea
Hi I just came upon your video I'm having this procedure done on me on the 26th and I am really really nervous ..
I went through a similar experience with similar symptoms! I had an endoscopy and they found a little redness but everything else was fine. Did they ever get to your root cause?
Did you do a prep like a colonoscopy before?
What I hate about sedated procedures is when they rush us to wake up afterwards to discharge us quick. The few times I had surgeries and it was time to wake up from anesthesia I felt it all good how they keep bugging me to wake up fast and leave. But other wise those felt like a trip to some spa and back. Hehehe. Good luck you all.
But does the drowsy stay the whole day I don’t like that feeling
When I'm up under anesthesia I feel like it's the Best sleep ever But I do wanna wake up from it lol
I don’t mean to laugh but the fact they was bugging you to leave the nerve of them
In the UK after a colonoscopy, you get to recover and they make you a coffee/tea and toast after, knowing you haven’t eaten in a day. It’s very different to the USA.
I've been to ER several times with heart palpitations shortness of breath all of that great stuff and of course they always say everything is good. But I also have been going through menopause and I do know that menopause brings on acid reflux amongst other things as well. I kept putting off the endoscopy but then I kept having issues with when I'm eating I had what they call solid reflux because I never got a burning sensation it just feel like something was stuck in my throat and whatever I would eat certain foods the side of my neck what's this thing and I said what the heck. Did the endoscopy they found nothing wrong. It was just the after effects that I'm dealing with of the endoscopy
May I ask what are after effects of the endoscopy? I hope your issues have improved!
Whatever happened I have the same exact symptoms
Very glad you're okay...hope all is well!
Thank you! I'm definitely seeing some improvement but time will only tell.
Did you ever find what is wrong? Could it be just anxiety? I’m going through the same symptoms.
Hey I'm going through same thing. Did you find out what was wrong?
I go in for mine tomorrow. What ended up being the issue? What did they find with the endoscopy?
Hey…! Did you feeel discomfort after endoscopy? Like difficult have food and chest pain?
So what was the outcome? I’m having mine done today? Kinda have the same symptoms as you. I’ve had two surgeries before but the fact of going under is the scary part.
Did they figure it out? I have same symptoms she does.
since the pain was so close to your breastbone did you had to see a Cardiologist and do a stress Test, because thats what is required for me to do an endoscopy, since I have pain, burning, pressure stingy sensation on my breast area above my upper abdominal area, ?
Have you had a root canal procedure? Watch the documentary “root cause” it’s on Tubi tv
I'm having it tomorrow and really worried. I've already cancelled once before due to nerves. Can't have anesthetic just a throat spray as I'll be by myself.
How did it go?
@@kimwarner1681 It was ok but I wouldn't want to go through it again. I couldn't get anyone to come with me so had to be awake with just a numbing throat spray to help. It didn't hurt but felt uncomfortable and made me gag a few times. Staff at the hospital where lovely and that helped keep me relaxed. They found I've a small hiatus hernia & polyps but nothing to worry about.!!!! Thanks for sharing your experience. x
thanks , mine will be next week. need to calm myself😊
How is your experience with endoscopy? Is it done?
@@ankitapatel844 It's a painless procedure and nothing to worry. It took 20 minutes under sedation.
@@ritaremogat3049 thank you I did mine today it was pretty good and quick how are doing hope you are doing well
@@ritaremogat3049 did you have anesthesia? I’m scared, I have mine Monday, I might cancel despite my stomach’s issues, I’m too scared lol I’ve never had anesthesia before.
hey thanks for making this video! i have pretty similar symptoms/diagnoses as you and I was wondering how you've managed to get better? thanks so much
Hi! I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing the same. It's no fun and I wish nobody had to go through it. I've managed to keep symptoms at bay by going on a bland diet for a few weeks and slowly introduced foods/seasonings other than salt and pepper. The gut is a process to heal and it can be discouraging but keep some pedialyte handy and it will be better for you.
Find a good probiotic that agrees with you. Some are vegan etc.
I still get occasional flare ups but nothing compared to the past.
@@ThriftyBird what was it? Did they ever tell you what they found on your endoscopy? Mine hit out of nowhere three weeks ago. I have an endoscopy on Monday and thinking of canceling it, I’m too scared. What if I just do the bland diet, it sucks, I miss real food but did anything really change after you did the procedure? Can u eat regular foods again? I had butter cookies today lol no issues. I can have ground turkey and turkey sandwiches now, tuna is okay. Ugh 😩
Did you threw up afterwards? I had mine some years ago and after i woke up, i started vomiting a lot...
Oh wow! No, but I'm sorry to hear that. I did feel nauseated for a few hours but that's about it.
Just had a colonoscopy and endoscopy done yesterday. It was not bad at all. I have really bad anxiety and I was so scared my heart rate was up. But when they gave me the propofol I was out and I did not wake up in a panic. The entire process was smooth and fast. The only issue is that I have a really bad sore throat kinda feels like strep and a swollen uvula. Hopefully this gets better soon. If not, I will see an ENT.
Btw my results were gastritis. I had a burning, gnawing pain in the right upper side of my abdomen below my rib… that radiates to my back.
Have you been cured?
@@Za-uz3or I feel better… but I still have the burning before my period. So I still need to see my gyno about that. It could be hormone related.
But it’s not as bad as it was
@@Za-uz3or no it’s mainly when my stomach is empty. I removed coffee from my diet and that helped a lot and I try to eat small meals throughout the day.
Did they prescribe medication? Just ppi pills?
How much time u fall asleep after sedation?
what kind of sedation did they use on you? thanks for sharing!
I'm not sure. I'd have to check my records when I receive them. If they told me, I was far too nervous to pay attention.
How much time you fall asleep?
For endoscopy?
Thank you. I am so scared. I have cancelled two times.
I did the same. How was it if you went through with it?
Anestesia makes ya loopy! 😂
I just cant have chili or lemon my stomach just dont like it , even if my food isnt spicy 🥵 if its chili pepper based it kills me
I will have a upper endoscopy procedure and colonoscopy next month but I'm so worried that I'm afraid to put to sleep my biggest fear is not waking up i suffer with anxiety and panic attacks
I have Dyspnea with my acid reflex :( it’s hard to breath in idk if that causes my breathing but anyways I’m getting my endoscopy today in morning I’m nervous I have anxiety :(
How was it ?
omg i had nasty side effects from pantoprazole i stopped taking them after only 2 weeks
Which ones , I’m taking that one
@@AlejandraHenriquesFitness it only said pantoprazole
Same
Same. I was shaking and numb. Stopped taking them after two weeks as well. Went back to regular eating and the symptoms came back. Have you been feeling better?
This is an update. Today i had my Endoscopy. And i was nervous my blood pressure was a little high. They prepped me i had to put on a gown. Then asked me questions and started an IV and also kept a bp monitor on. In the actual room where they wheeled me for endoscopy. Their were like 5 people in there including the Doctor. Anyways i was given the sedation in IV to sleep and was out quick. Woke up in recovery. They were very busy today a variety of patients and doctors.
Did ur blood pressure go down after the procedure
@@griselgarcia3677It was a bit high not dangerously high. Could have been because of myself being nervous. They checked me after procedure and it was fine my blood pressure. If you have one your getting don't be afraid its like nothing they put you out. I had some anxiety and after i had it done i saw that the worry was for nothing. They have it well organized for your safety. I remember after i got the medicine to put me to sleep with a IV i woke up it was all done. I was just a little groggy afterward...They dont want you driving yourself because of that after. My son had to drive me home takes a while for the sedative to wear off. Your awake and alert just kinda groggy.
@@mariewinter8869 thank u for this I’m trying no to cancel it Thursday but I know I need it done I will keep ya updated!!!!!I know my blood presusure goes up when I go see the drs every time cause if anxiety..
@@griselgarcia3677 how was your experience???
@@joeymolina8560 I almost walked out lol they had to put me under as soon as I got to pack as my blood pressure shot up then I woke up the recovery sucked as far as soar throat but it was ok I don’t want to do it again though lol
Any update on results?
Yes and no. They didn't find anything concerning with the biopsy but they also didn't provide me with any real answers. I'm improving in health every month but I still get stomach flare ups.
@@ThriftyBird I just had mine yesterday and got basically that same answer. Still waiting on biopsy results of course, but what we thought it would be (stricture or something blocking esophagus) was not there. Now I have to do a barium swallow. Have you had to do one of those?
No, that was pretty much the end of it for me. At one point they wanted to try a colonoscopy but I refused. I didn't feel it was necessary and given my decrease in certain symptoms, I might have been right. I hope your biopsy comes out clean. 🤞🏼
@@GLGC688 How did that go? Sounds like dealt with swallowing problems. Which I have been experiencing and I'm tired of it.
@@bluenomadbruh I ended up having mild dysmotility show on the barium swallow study. Since then I've been diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, hereditary alpha-Tryptasemia syndrome and dysautonomia. One of the symptoms besides a high tryptase and positive genetic test for hereditary alpha-Tryptasemia is dysphagia.
I also have Barrett esophagus, likely from the mast cell activation and have been on a PPI since 2020 and take daily Famotidine and other mast cell stabilizers so I can eat.
She hasn’t post for 3 years hope she’s ok
Wow you guys so lucky in USA as we in UK only get an endoscopy awake!! It's awful, you either choose a numbing throat spray only or a light sedative but you can't get both & both times Iv had it has been really upsetting & traumatic, I had my last one on Monday 15 August 22 just 3 days ago and after the sedative when I'm lying on the theatre bed & flat pillow with the mouth guard all in I dozed slightly in that type of sleep where your aware of noises & where you are then I woke right up as the tube was going down my throat because your throat isn't numb & your gag reflex kicks in so all through the full thing you are severely wretching like you do when sick but obviously nothing coming up and it's just the body's reaction to a foreign object being put down throat & into stomach!that doesn't happen when under anesthesia,
It's so horrible & your trying to not do the wretches but it's an automatic response your body does when it's awake & each wretch hurts as the hard scope hurts the throat, then they pump air through the scope so it inflates your stomach to see it all & the air from that comes up so you have huge burps between the wretches!
Who on earth could ever relax or sleep through all that with just a light sedative?
Not me that's for sure 😢
When they take the scope out the wrenching instantly stops & I got wheeled to recovery, I actually had a silent cry because it's so traumatic & i also feel angry because not allowing the numbing throat spray or not having a short general anesthesia is just cruel I feel, it's fine if you don't want anesthesia & choose it but I think most people would want it because of how it feels when awake, they also send a nurse to tell us what the results are about 30 mins later and they will be sent to the GP as we are fully awake afterwards, it takes about 2 to 3 hours on average and I certainly feel it's done this way as it's our NHS so it's the most cost effective and the way to do more endoscopies per day and we patients don't get any choice bar sedative only(which is useless I felt the both times) or throat numbing spray only! No thought for the distress it causes at all, I certainly won't get another one now after my two bad experiences 20 years apart & the proceedure is still not any different, very upsetting & not reasonable to expect patients to do that when other options are simple to do like it's done in USA from what I see,
I'm glad you had a better experience and isn't anesthetic fantastic to protect us from really unpleasant procedures like this 👍🏼
Just thought I'd share my UK(Scotland) endoscopy experience.
I had my endoscopy with numbing spray nearly 2 weeks ago and totally agree with you. I felt like I was being suffocated and tried a few times to grab the scope, automatic reaction. The nurses were wonderful but praying I don't need another one. Waiting for the biopsy results.
Fuck I’ve been sedated a million times. With Trazodone and Xanax and klonopin and ambien and other anti psychotic medications lol 😂 so I am kind of looking forward ro sedation a little lol
Today I'm having my endoscopy. And I'm freaking nervous. Cause some people told me it's painful.
How’d it go? And how was your experience?? 😮
@@joeymolina8560 tbh it was quite bearable.. the pain was not extreme and the pain only remains for a min or two.
They took blood to see if I had a gluten intolerance today
162?? Damn girl 😂
Oh her heart rate never mind
I got the hiccups after my endoscopy. Has anyone got hiccups?
Can you stay in your normal.clothes or do you have to undress fully and get into a gown?
Thank you but Endoscopy is the worst experience they make you swallow a tube with camera in it and while that tube is inside you, you'll have throw up feeling and it'll continue until they remove it unless you do it with sedation.
just drink buttermilk yall this test aint no jokke
Buttermilk????
@@jacquelinestanford1563 yea it messes u up they blow air in your stomache
Why can't we get some guys to share there experiences? Every single video on youtube regarding colonoscopies or bowel surgery is always produced by females for females ughh!!
Try not to take forever to get to the point in your next video 🤦♀️