I need to arrange an upper endoscopy for my frequent heartburn and stomah pains but I keep putting it off. There are several reasons for this:

1. I'm terrified of the possible results (ie stomach cancer). My pains have not responded to 2 months of acid reducing drugs, and I get them every day, on and off through the day.

If I do have cancer of the stomach, I think I'd rather not know and just get on with trying to enjoy the rest of my life.

2. I'm scared of the test itself because

a) I'm a mouth breather - allergies make it hard to get enough air through my nostrils. I'm worried I will choke under sedation.

b) I get pvcs daily, which are aggravated by stomach issues, so a tube in my stomach and blowing air in there is surely going to wreak havoc on my heart.


I really don't want this test, but I'm increasingly feeling like I must have it.

Any advice?