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molly15
08-04-21, 16:40
Anyone ever had a endoscopy im booked for one next Thursday and im terrified of the procedure and what they might find. My anxiety has been horrendous for the last year and I've suffered constant acid reflux for the same time . Any advice would be welcomed x
nomorepanic
08-04-21, 17:08
Hi

This is just a courtesy reply to let you know that your post was moved from its original place to a sub-forum that is more relevant to your issue.

This is nothing personal - it just enables us to keep posts about the same problems in the relevant forums so other members with any experience with the issues can find them more easily.

Please also read this post:

http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=213239
nomorepanic
08-04-21, 17:09
Have a read of the posts in this sub-forum
Scass
08-04-21, 19:09
Agree with NMP. There are lots of posts in the sub, I even started one myself.

Mine really wasn’t that bad, it’s over pretty quickly and I’m sure you’ll be absolutely fine.


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molly15
09-04-21, 22:10
Thank you for your reply . Yes I had a good look about the posts .
fizzymoon86
10-04-21, 07:06
I had an endoscopy about 5/6 years ago. I opted not to have sedation and whilst I recall it being uncomfortable, it was okay. I was more freaked out about actually having it done so as soon as the dr said to me that everything looked good, I calmed down somewhat.

One thing I will say is, be prepared for gagging and wretching when they are putting the camera down as your body’s automatic response is to try and reject it. Once it gets past that point, it’s just a case of lying still and staying calm.

As you can imagine, it’s not a super pleasant experience but if you have sedation I imagine you’ll be fine.


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molly15
10-04-21, 10:41
Thank you for sharing this.Yes im hoping the sedation helps.

I am like you were very scared what they are going to find as ive had constant reflux for a year and the anxiety its caused me is horrendous.

I just want it over and done with now.

Did you have bad reflux?

Xx
fizzymoon86
10-04-21, 15:03
Thank you for sharing this.Yes im hoping the sedation helps.

I am like you were very scared what they are going to find as ive had constant reflux for a year and the anxiety its caused me is horrendous.

I just want it over and done with now.

Did you have bad reflux?

Xx

I’ve had awful reflux for years. I’m 34 now and I think I’ve probably suffered for about 10 years. I’ve been taking omeprazole for that long on and off anyway! Try not to worry, it’s worse in your head than it will be when you do it :)


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molly15
11-04-21, 10:59
Thank you I wish I could just stop worrying.

I'm terrified they will find something bad ive had reflux constantly for 1 year and caused me so much anxiety.
fizzymoon86
11-04-21, 12:40
Thank you I wish I could just stop worrying.

I'm terrified they will find something bad ive had reflux constantly for 1 year and caused me so much anxiety.

Try not to worry. I had 5 years of reflux before I had my endoscopy.


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molly15
11-04-21, 14:03
Was yours constant even on a ppi ?

Thank you for replying i really appreciate it

Xx
molly15
15-04-21, 14:00
So I have a 2cm hiatus hernia.

Xx
Scass
15-04-21, 17:38
Ok, so that will explain it all.
They don’t do much for them do they?
How are you feeling about it all?


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molly15
15-04-21, 21:51
I think because mine is small they wouldn't do much for it no. But the reflux is a misery for sure. Im just glad it was nothing sinister.