Barium swallow???????

Hi all

I went to the doctors today and explained that food kept sticking in my throat and I couldn't eat any solid foods and that I was suffering from chest pain, she was very sympathetic and has referred me to an ENT specialist for a barium swallow. Has anybody else had one of these?

The appointment is this Thursday and I'm really pleased that I am being seen so quickly, I'm hoping that it will shed some light on whether there is actually something wrong or if it is just me being paranoid!

I have also booked an appointment with a hypnotherapist on Friday just in case it is me being paranoid! I am just so determined to find out the cause so I can try to overcome!

I am so pleased I found this website as people are so friendly and supportive :D

Helen

Hope it all goes well Helen!! I'm sure you have nothing to worry about. Do let us know how you get on :D

"Life is too important to take seriously" Corky Siegal

Hi Helen

I have had the barium meal amongest other things.

Its not that bad.

The stuff is pretty hard to swallow even if you don't have a problem. The nurses etc will know this so try and relax a little.

You will stand in front of the x ray machine and be told when to swallow the liquid. They then take pictures as it is going down your throat etc and that is it.

I know you are worried as i also was but at least you can get piece of mind through the results.

Will be thinking of you

Take care



MANDIE XX

hi helen, I had a barrium swallow last year realy nothing to warry about just swallow this white liquid while I was lying on a x-ray table its a bit like cream of the milk but not so tasty lol. I also had a barrium enema but that gets pumped in the other end lol, you are not having that one but if u do later thats nothing either.

Hi

Thanks for your advice, it makes me feel better knowing what to expect!

I will let you know how it goes....

Helen x