Can Anyone Put My Mind At Ease?

[Becky72]

My doctor is trying to convince me to do the endoscopy but i am so terrified. I had one done when i was 15 and i remember it!!I remember having to swallow the tube and everything. Can someone tell me it is different now and no sweat....i know i need to have it done but just thinking about it brings on panic....

[bmorrow]

I have had three done in the past two years and I didn't have a problem with any of them. They sprayed my throat to make it easier for the tube to go down, but I don't remember the procedure.

Tell the doctor your fear, and they will give you something extra to help you relax.

Good luck!

[Generic]

I had 2 done when I was 13 (17 years ago). They also sprayed the back of my throat. Plus they knocked me out like I was having surgery, that might be a option for you.

[lovegrov]

I have no memory at all of the two I had three years ago. Ask for Versed.

richard

[anewsprue]

I've had two and the last one a few months ago. The first one I felt nothing, they knocked me out good, but the last one I woke up during the procedure and tried to pull the tube out, that hurt. So, I would suggest advising your Doc that you want to be all the way out, and good luck, you'll do fine.

[Rikki Tikki]

I have had 2. The first one I don't remember but the second one I woke up. It's not so bad, not like the colonscopy. At least that was my experience. You will be ok!

I agree with the above, have him/her give you something before to calm your nerves.

[missla3000]

Hya becky - I had one done a few weeks back and I had the option to have a sedation at the hospital or just have it at the clinic, I was scared too, very scared and I almost passed out on the way in - But it was fine - in fact because I told them to numb the back of my throat properly i didnt gag at all - I was surprised at how easy it was! After all whats better - the symptoms every day or finding whats wrong and getting on with your life and being well again? You will be fine love - Make sure you ask them to numb the throat properly - ask for more if you need it and you wont feel it as much. ps get bk to us and let us know how you got on!

[minibabe]

I have had two done and they have been fine. For both they knocked me out and I dont remember a thing. The worst part was the IV. I hate needles

But they did not give me an option at all. They just knocked me out, and plus I would def. rather have it that way. You dont feel a thing

You should def. have no problems. Good luck!