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    Endoscopy

    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
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    Re: Endoscopy

    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.

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    Re: Endoscopy

    Have a read of the posts in this sub-forum
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    Re: Endoscopy

    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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    Re: Endoscopy

    Thank you for your reply . Yes I had a good look about the posts .

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    Re: Endoscopy

    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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    Re: Endoscopy

    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by molly15 View Post
    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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    Re: Endoscopy

    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.

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    Re: Endoscopy

    Quote Originally Posted by molly15 View Post
    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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