Guest guest Posted March 25, 2004 Report Share Posted March 25, 2004 In a message dated 3/25/04 10:49:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, pmelcher@... writes: << but have never had the EGD test and was wondering if anyone has had this and what to expect? >> Yes, I have had many....it is like a colonoscopy but just down the throat and they take a look at your stomach and duodenum (upper portion of the small intestine). it is very quick and easy. I think it is safer than the colonoscopy, but of course that depends on the person I suppose. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2004 Report Share Posted March 25, 2004 Hi all -- I had my doctor's appt today. This was with a new GI doctor and I was impressed with him. I gave him an article on VEDS and he was actually familar with it and thanked me for it. Anyway, because of the problems I have been having (abdominal pain, black stools, diarrhea, and on and on), he wants to do a colonoscopy and an EGD test. I have acid reflux (for over 10 years) and he wants to check everything. He understands about the risks involved but feels we really need to find out what is going on. So, it's scheduled for April 26. I have had a colonoscopy before and everything went fine - but have never had the EGD test and was wondering if anyone has had this and what to expect? Thanks all, Love, Patti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2004 Report Share Posted March 25, 2004 Like you, Patti, I've had the colonoscopy but not the EGD. I wish you much luck, and you will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers! You hang in there! Love Lana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Thanks Sue -- I hope all is well with you and your family. Love, Patti Re: Doctor Visit - GI In a message dated 3/25/04 10:49:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, pmelcher@... writes: << but have never had the EGD test and was wondering if anyone has had this and what to expect? >> learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://members.rogers.com/ceda2/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Thanks Sue -- I hope all is well with you and your family. Love, Patti Re: Doctor Visit - GI In a message dated 3/25/04 10:49:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, pmelcher@... writes: << but have never had the EGD test and was wondering if anyone has had this and what to expect? >> learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://members.rogers.com/ceda2/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Thanks, Lana. Love, Patti RE: Doctor Visit - GI Like you, Patti, I've had the colonoscopy but not the EGD. I wish you much luck, and you will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers! You hang in there! Love Lana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Thanks, Lana. Love, Patti RE: Doctor Visit - GI Like you, Patti, I've had the colonoscopy but not the EGD. I wish you much luck, and you will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers! You hang in there! Love Lana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Thanks, Lana. Love, Patti RE: Doctor Visit - GI Like you, Patti, I've had the colonoscopy but not the EGD. I wish you much luck, and you will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers! You hang in there! Love Lana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Patti, I'm so glad the GI Dr. appointment went over so well. The EGD, uses a lighted scope like the colonoscopy to go down your throat and look at the stomach and duodenum. They will numb your throat with a spray that tastes horrible, eliminates the gag reflex, then give you the " I don't care medicine " You will fall off to sleep and not feel or remember much of anything. They will look for ulcers and may take some biopsies too. Good Luck! Hope this helps and keep us informed and remind me too when the date gets closer. Love, Doctor Visit - GI > Hi all -- > > I had my doctor's appt today. This was with a new GI doctor and I was impressed with him. I gave him an article on VEDS and he was actually familar with it and thanked me for it. > > Anyway, because of the problems I have been having (abdominal pain, black stools, diarrhea, and on and on), he wants to do a colonoscopy and an EGD test. I have acid reflux (for over 10 years) and he wants to check everything. He understands about the risks involved but feels we really need to find out what is going on. So, it's scheduled for April 26. I have had a colonoscopy before and everything went fine - but have never had the EGD test and was wondering if anyone has had this and what to expect? > > Thanks all, > > Love, Patti > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Patti, I'm so glad the GI Dr. appointment went over so well. The EGD, uses a lighted scope like the colonoscopy to go down your throat and look at the stomach and duodenum. They will numb your throat with a spray that tastes horrible, eliminates the gag reflex, then give you the " I don't care medicine " You will fall off to sleep and not feel or remember much of anything. They will look for ulcers and may take some biopsies too. Good Luck! Hope this helps and keep us informed and remind me too when the date gets closer. Love, Doctor Visit - GI > Hi all -- > > I had my doctor's appt today. This was with a new GI doctor and I was impressed with him. I gave him an article on VEDS and he was actually familar with it and thanked me for it. > > Anyway, because of the problems I have been having (abdominal pain, black stools, diarrhea, and on and on), he wants to do a colonoscopy and an EGD test. I have acid reflux (for over 10 years) and he wants to check everything. He understands about the risks involved but feels we really need to find out what is going on. So, it's scheduled for April 26. I have had a colonoscopy before and everything went fine - but have never had the EGD test and was wondering if anyone has had this and what to expect? > > Thanks all, > > Love, Patti > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Patti, I'm so glad the GI Dr. appointment went over so well. The EGD, uses a lighted scope like the colonoscopy to go down your throat and look at the stomach and duodenum. They will numb your throat with a spray that tastes horrible, eliminates the gag reflex, then give you the " I don't care medicine " You will fall off to sleep and not feel or remember much of anything. They will look for ulcers and may take some biopsies too. Good Luck! Hope this helps and keep us informed and remind me too when the date gets closer. Love, Doctor Visit - GI > Hi all -- > > I had my doctor's appt today. This was with a new GI doctor and I was impressed with him. I gave him an article on VEDS and he was actually familar with it and thanked me for it. > > Anyway, because of the problems I have been having (abdominal pain, black stools, diarrhea, and on and on), he wants to do a colonoscopy and an EGD test. I have acid reflux (for over 10 years) and he wants to check everything. He understands about the risks involved but feels we really need to find out what is going on. So, it's scheduled for April 26. I have had a colonoscopy before and everything went fine - but have never had the EGD test and was wondering if anyone has had this and what to expect? > > Thanks all, > > Love, Patti > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Thanks so much, -- I do have a " pre-op " appt on 4/21 and I will keep everyone posted as the time gets nearer. Talk to you soon -- Love, Patti Doctor Visit - GI > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 In a message dated 3/28/2004 11:58:55 AM Pacific Standard Time, pghand@... writes: I am sure that you and your doctor will get to the BOTTOM of this with these tests! *********** LOL! Sorry! I couldn't help it. Just wanted you to know that I too have had several of these. They are very useful for the GI and can help in the evaluation of many things that normal tests cannot *see*. My only advise is when you have to drink the Go-Lightly .... DRINK IT ALL. Don't stop and think that is enough ... do the whole cleaning out sequence as directed. You don't want to have any residue left for the biopsies. Debbi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 In a message dated 3/28/2004 11:58:55 AM Pacific Standard Time, pghand@... writes: I am sure that you and your doctor will get to the BOTTOM of this with these tests! *********** LOL! Sorry! I couldn't help it. Just wanted you to know that I too have had several of these. They are very useful for the GI and can help in the evaluation of many things that normal tests cannot *see*. My only advise is when you have to drink the Go-Lightly .... DRINK IT ALL. Don't stop and think that is enough ... do the whole cleaning out sequence as directed. You don't want to have any residue left for the biopsies. Debbi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 Hi Patti, You have a thorough doctor and thsi is so important and good to hear. The EGD test he refers to is a test that involves visually examining the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum with a small camera (flexible fiberoptic endoscope) which is inserted down the throat. For this test, you will be given a sedative and an analgesic. A local anesthetic will be sprayed into your mouth to suppress the need to cough or gag when the endoscope is inserted. A mouth guard will be inserted to protect your teeth and the endoscope. Dentures must be removed. After the gag reflex has been suppressed by the anesthetic, the endoscope will be advanced through the esophagus to the stomach and duodenum. Air will be introduced through the endoscope to enhance viewing. The lining of these organs is examined and biopsies can be obtained through the endoscope. Biopsies are tissue samples that are reviewed under the microscope. When the area has been viewed and any biopsies taken (if necessary), the endoscope will be removed and you will be asked to cough to expel the extra air. Food and liquids are restricted until your cough reflex returns. The test lasts about 30 to 60 minutes. I have had this test many times and do not find it difficult. The local anesthetic makes swallowing difficult. This wears off shortly after the procedure. The endoscope may stimulate some gagging in the back of the throat. There may be a sensation of gas and the movement of the scope can be felt in the abdomen. Biopsies cannot be felt. So the test is not too different in terms of mechanics from the colonoscopy and is even better, because you have to fast for it after midnight on the day of the test rather then drink a gallon of Go-Lytely! I am sure that you and your doctor will get to the bottom of this with these tests! Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 Thanks for all the info and well wishes, Jill. I do so appreciate all the help from everyone here. I hope things are going well with you and I am sending you my best wishes. Love, Patti Re: Doctor Visit - GI To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://members.rogers.com/ceda2/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 Thanks for all the info and well wishes, Jill. I do so appreciate all the help from everyone here. I hope things are going well with you and I am sending you my best wishes. Love, Patti Re: Doctor Visit - GI To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://members.rogers.com/ceda2/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 Much luck to you Patti! Please keep us informed of any results. Pleasant dreams during the test. :-) Love Lana So the test is not too different in terms of mechanics from the colonoscopy and is even better, because you have to fast for it after midnight on the day of the test rather then drink a gallon of Go-Lytely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 Much luck to you Patti! Please keep us informed of any results. Pleasant dreams during the test. :-) Love Lana So the test is not too different in terms of mechanics from the colonoscopy and is even better, because you have to fast for it after midnight on the day of the test rather then drink a gallon of Go-Lytely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 Patti, I'm so glad that you found a gi doc worth keeping! Hope that the tests all go smoothly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 Thanks, Lana, and will do!! Love, Patti RE: Doctor Visit - GI Much luck to you Patti! Please keep us informed of any results. Pleasant dreams during the test. :-) Love Lana So the test is not too different in terms of mechanics from the colonoscopy and is even better, because you have to fast for it after midnight on the day of the test rather then drink a gallon of Go-Lytely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 Thanks, Lana, and will do!! Love, Patti RE: Doctor Visit - GI Much luck to you Patti! Please keep us informed of any results. Pleasant dreams during the test. :-) Love Lana So the test is not too different in terms of mechanics from the colonoscopy and is even better, because you have to fast for it after midnight on the day of the test rather then drink a gallon of Go-Lytely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 Thanks Debbi. Love, Patti Re: Doctor Visit - GI In a message dated 3/28/2004 11:58:55 AM Pacific Standard Time, pghand@... writes: I am sure that you and your doctor will get to the BOTTOM of this with these tests! *********** LOL! Sorry! I couldn't help it. Just wanted you to know that I too have had several of these. They are very useful for the GI and can help in the evaluation of many things that normal tests cannot *see*. My only advise is when you have to drink the Go-Lightly .... DRINK IT ALL. Don't stop and think that is enough ... do the whole cleaning out sequence as directed. You don't want to have any residue left for the biopsies. Debbi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 Thank you Patti, I so appreciate your kindness! Jill I hope things are going well with you and I am sending you my best wishes. Love, Patti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 Thank you Patti, I so appreciate your kindness! Jill I hope things are going well with you and I am sending you my best wishes. Love, Patti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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