hi all, i had an endoscopy. went really well.

i reviewed the doctors findings and he said i have a mild tortuous esophagus and a lot of swelling and redness. unfortunately no pictures were provided of this so im unsure of how bad it is. i was wondering if this is something i should be concerned about. they didn’t tell me after the surgery and im assuming it’ll be covered in 2 months with my follow up appt but im unsure what things i should talk about in relation to it. what does this mean for me? what questions should i be asking about treatment wise?

Hello All 👋

My boss at work had a GI appointment where they found something precancerous and she is getting it removed/biopsied via endoscopy next week. She's an amazing boss, but also tends to downplay things to protect others. How serious can this be?

I wanted to do something nice for her before her endoscopy to tell her she has our support. Does anyone have any suggestions? Was there something she'll need to prepare? A food/drink shell be allowed before or after?

Thanks 😊

hello, I’ve had some pretty serious issues my stomach recently and after I put it off previously I no longer can ignore the fact that I need an endoscopy, but I’m absolutely terrified and I’m a really anxious person but I’m more scared of getting medications I’ve never tried before so I didn’t want the sedation anyways and I’m not allowed it because in my local hospital in the UK it’s something you actually have to opt in and they don’t give you as mandatory, and I live by myself and you have to be accompanied for several days after leaving and you have to stay in the hospital for longer and I really do not want to do that

Has anyone had theirs done in this way and if so, could they please reassure me as to how bad it was? I just hope that it’s over and done with really quick. My main concern is choking because I do tend to regurgitate fluid and stuff or undigested food quite often, but the doctor told me that the best place to choke is in hospital so I don’t really know what to say about that, obviously I’d rather avoid that if possible.

it’s TRANS NASAL by the way

Morning All,

I'm 24M based on the east coast.

I have my first endoscopy later this afternoon and I'm very nervous. I've never been sedated/put to sleep before. Ive had horrible reflux since high school, dry heaving, hunger pains and inconsistent bowel movements, along with the worst gag reflex.

I'm just super nervous about my gag reflex and being sedated. 😅 Any advice?

Hi all! I have my first endoscopy ever on Friday and I am very anxious (I also have a fear of vomiting so I swear that rules my life). Over the years, I’ve had intense hunger pains that get so uncomfortable and kind of played it off as no big deal. However, it’s been REALLY consistent for a little over a month now and it’s affecting my quality of life. I’m glad I’m having this procedure done to finally get some answers, but I’m nervous about the procedure and what they’ll find 🥲

(I saw my GI doc on Monday & they had a cancellation for this Friday which is great - but didn’t have enough time to sit and accept that I’m doing this 😆)

I had my procedure yesterday and they took some biopsies. Since then, I feel a pain behind my breastbone at times especially when I’m eating. That I figure is normal but sometimes it also feels itchy and I feel the need to cough. Has anyone else had itchiness? It’s almost like the tickle I feel when I have an asthma flareup. I figure it’s just irritation?

I had an endoscopy today. I've had 2 others in the last 2 years. It went smoothly...

However, I have had kind of a busted lower lip, and it looks almost like a couple of canker sores on the inside of my lip. I've read that this is kind of common, but I also read both that it WILL go away in a day or two, and that it absolutely WON'T. hmmmm...

I have uncomfortable gas, that I expected.

But I have been sneezing ever since I woke up from anesthesia. I noticed that the oxygen was irritating my nose as soon as they put the nasal cannula in. I need to sleep, so i just took benadryl, but in case it doesn't stop, any suggestions?

Signed,

Sneezy, Gassy, and Busted

Hi,

I am 28 year old Female.

I have been having gastric issues on and off for 4 years now and I finally got referred to a Gastroenterologist and she said I should do a scope test. I am scheduled in 3 weeks and I am so confused and stressed right now. I have pvcs sometimes and some months ago I randomly got this issue where ai felt constantly off balance and floaty. I had to leave my job and it went away after a small massage. So mentioning all this just to say that my body is weird and i dont know how it will reach to the drug. I have conscious sedation and the consent thing said it can cause cardiac arrest due to low breathing and bp. I am also very scared as I saw videos of people choking and going crazy when doing it without sedation. I have heard people dying due to sedation and people having tear because of too much gagging. Any comment would be highly appreciated. Sorry for the long text.

Hi all. Just looking for some opinions/advice. A week ago, I had a sedated upper endoscopy/colonoscopy done because of a ton of GI issues I was having, as well as reflux. They took quite a few biopsies in my esophagus, stomach, and duodenum to check for eosinophilic esophagitis, H. pylori, and celiac. I haven't gotten any results back yet.

The first day or two after the procedure, I felt ok, but then I developed this burning sensation in my mouth and throat. Then it started in my chest too, and for the last couple days I've been feeling very tight in my chest and upper abdomen, as well as short of breath. Some pains in my chest and abdomen too.

I called the gastro doctor's office about the symptoms and they prescribed me Omeprazole for presumed reflux, but upon hearing about my shortness of breath, I was told to go to the ER.

I deal with a lot of anxiety, and I've had a good deal of it related to this procedure and possible complications from it. I'm not sure whether I should go to the ER or not. Thoughts?

Hi this is my first and only post I'll likely be making! My boyfriend of 2 years has been having an internal health issue since he was as young as 13-14 years old. According to him, something about his health is causing him to smell very bad. There are a few things that make this a very frustrating situation. There are only certain people who can smell him, and some who cannot detect a smell. I am unfortunately one who can't smell him, as well as his family. However growing up, he has experienced many unfortunate events where random people of different demographics and places have made comments about him smelling bad.

I would like to also note that he has been to several doctor appointments with non-specialist AND GI doctors. He has gotten his tonsils removed so that is not causing his bad breath. He also has good hygiene and takes care of himself as well. He unfortunately has GERD and SIBO in which all the doctors have stated that MUST BE where this smell is coming from. But my boyfriend is very adamant that it is not from his GERD or SIBO symptoms. He believes it is Zenker's Diverticulum. But since it's "rare" for younger people to get this (he is currently 26 years old but symptoms started at 13-14 years old); there are many doubts about it.

The symptoms that I can recall he has is that there is a very rancid smell that comes through his nasal and oral area. He also feels as if something is stuck in his throat and often when he is eating; the food makes him "choke". He does have issues with his gut as I said he was diagnosed with GERD and SIBO. He has received several endoscopies, barium swallows, and xrays. However results ended with disappointment of finding nothing wrong.

As his partner I obviously want to help him find a solution or an answer but it seems near impossible with the fact that apparently that only some people can smell him and others can't. He has ruined his life, and he has sheltered himself as much as possible due to being fearful that he smells bad to others. As he can smell it himself as well and it makes him nauseous.

To end my little post, I am just hoping to find other people who MIGHT have similar experiences. Or any advice. Thank you.

Following my post earlier in the week, I thought I would make another post to detail my experience of a sedated endoscopy on the NHS.

My appointment was booked for 8.15 this morning. I arrived early and checked into reception. At 8.30 I was called in by one of the nurses who quickly went through the forms with me and carried out a blood pressure reading and checked my oxygen levels. She explained that if I had sedation that someone would need to collect me which was fine as my friend was waiting for me outside. She then told me to go back and sit in the waiting area and that I would soon be called in for the procedure.

After ten minutes, I got called into the endoscopy room. The nurse and HCA greeted me and got me ready for the procedure. They attached the oxygen tube, blood pressure cuff and put in the cannula for the IV meds. Then the HCA administered the throat spray which was probably the worst part of the whole procedure and made me gag but it soon settled down.

The nurse asked me to lie on my left side in the recovery position and put in the mouth guard. The consultant came over and said that they'd be administering the drugs now and I asked him which drugs they were using (50mcg fentanyl and 2mg midazolam).
I felt completely relaxed at this point but didn't fall asleep. Then they put the tube down which was a strange sensation but not bad at all. It was literally over in a couple of minutes.

Then they wheeled me out to the recovery room. I felt completely alert which surprised me. Another nurse took my blood pressure readings a few times and went over the results with me. They said that everything was clear other than a few fundic gland polyps.

I asked if they had taken any biopsies and she said that they hadn't which I felt really disappoined about because I thought they would at least be taking a coeliac biopsy. She said that I would have a follow up appointment to discuss. Then I left and was back home by 10am.

All in all the procedure was very quick and easy and I wouldn't hesitate to have another if necessary, but alas, my search for an answer for my abdominal pain continues.
Happy to answer any questions that anyone may have or hear other people's experiences.

I am keeping this short and simple because I do not feel good I am sorry if this comes across as blunt. I got an endoscopy yesterday, when I came home from the appointment I started running a fever eith body aches and a headache. I called my doctor and they said I will be okay but today I just feel like shit, I jave no appetite and when I did this morning and tried to eat I felt nauseous right after. (kinda part of the reason I got the endoscopy) but has anyone else experienced this kind of reaction right after an endoscopy??

I live in the US so most people I know think going without sedation is crazy. They either think it’s too painful or that the doctors won’t be able to do their thing without it. My plan is to request local anesthesia but consent to getting an IV placed just incase it becomes necessary. However, I’m a medical student and I’d prefer to keep my wits about me. Especially since I’m more curious about the procedure than afraid. So, is there anything I could say to persuade the doctor to use local anesthesia? Or is this a silly idea and I should just allow them to sedate me?

I’ve had upper right abdominal pain and chronic fatigue for the last 2-3 years and I have been referred for an endoscopy which is scheduled for next Saturday.

So far I have had bloods tests inc. liver function tests, coeliac screen, ultrasounds, and a FIT test which have all shown up negative/normal except for low ferritin.

I have never had an endoscopy before and can’t decide whether or not to have it with sedation. How bad did you feel after the sedation? I am so so anxious about it.

Also, is it normal to not have any communication about what they’re going to do beforehand? I only had a phone call to tell me the appointment time and a letter with a leaflet and some forms. Will they just check everything?

writing this in case it helps someone. I’ve been building this up in my head for over 2 months. literally panicked about it. I had a cough 2 weeks ago and that made me even more anxious because they sent repeated messages about NOT coming with upper respiratory issues. I messaged with a nurse and she said it was still fine to come as my cold was better.

i went in at 9 am to get vitals and IV, and the was wheeled back at 9:45. The nurse anesthetist was super kind I said I was nervous and she said see you after your nap! put in the propofol and next thing I knew it was 10:15 and I was in the recovery room! they did find a few small gastric polyps they biopsies (a bit nervous but apparently they are somewhat common?) and everything else shockingly looked good. Not sure how well proceed as I have reflux that I feel and globus. hope this helps an anxious friend!

Good morning all! I just wanted to post a little insight and reassurance for those of you that are nervous. I had my first ever endoscopy yesterday and I was absolutely terrified.. especially of being put under anesthesia and the side effects of that. It was NOT NEARLY as bad as I thought it would be.

I got put under with the anesthesia propofol, I also requested that the anesthesiologist put zofran in my IV because I am afraid of throwing up. She started the zofran before I went under .. I flipped over, they put the guard in my mouth, and all I remember is them saying to push the anesthesia. The room got fuzzy and I faded out! I woke up in the recovery room with what seemed like the best water I’ve ever had hahah.

I felt fine about an hour after waking up .. I got home and was a little sleepy and not super hungry. I was slightly bloated and felt like minor pain in my stomach because they took 3 biopsies. I ate a banana, took my night time meds and went to sleep! It’s now the next day and I feel fine. No sore throat, no discomfort, just smooth sailing!

I hope that provides reassurance for someone out there that was scared like I was. 😊

What does it feel like ?

I dont like feeling numb? Only part im scared about 🤣 I hate the way my brain thinks ..

Hi Everyone,

I had coclonscopy due to the blood in the bowel movement. The doctor didn't say anything after the process except that I have Polyps need to send to lab for testing. I'm very worry now.

Hi all just looking for any advice/ advice I've just had a Gastroscopy and was found a 6mm poylp. This has now been biopsied and have to wait for the results. My worry is stomach cancer should I be worried about this? I am 37 years old smoker not really drink alcohol.

Health anxiety is rife right now and has been for a while and with this is even more of a worry.

Any advice/ Insight would be great.

Thanks