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Scared for endoscopy tomorow

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KitKatrunchie · 11/11/2023 15:23

Iv had coughing and drop on throat for years just lately I’m coughing so much I choke particularly after eating but sometimes got no reason I cough so much my bones ache
I’m terrified it’s cancer and I just want to not go

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TheShellBeach · 12/11/2023 13:17

Thelnebriati · 12/11/2023 13:12

Talk to the hospital, they might be able to help you with transport.

It's not so much the transport, as having someone with you for a few hours afterwards.

Thelnebriati · 12/11/2023 13:12

Talk to the hospital, they might be able to help you with transport.

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KitKatrunchie · 12/11/2023 13:10

It’s a requirement here and I won’t ever have anyone to collect me so I can’t

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youngones1 · 12/11/2023 13:03

Personally, I would reschedule for a time when you can be collected. That was not a requirement for me when I had mine done, so maybe double check.

TheShellBeach · 12/11/2023 13:01

youngones1 · 12/11/2023 12:59

I disagree, it's horrible, make sure you have the pain relief first.

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Unhelpful. The OP has already said she can't have it because she has nobody to collect her.

youngones1 · 12/11/2023 12:59

Valerianandfoxglovesoup · 12/11/2023 12:52

It's so much better not being sedated, it's a few seconds and then you can go home and have a glass of wine! Seriously, I have seen thousands and I promise, its over so fast. I think people need to remember it's meant to happen, you have to ignore all natural instinct to reject it. Just let it happen. It's not nice I know but it's such an amazingly effective and fast way of ruling out some of the worst conditions. And fast diagnosis of those in the worst case although it doesn't sound like cancer, it's been too long for one thing. Good luck, try and relax and let it happen and treat yourself afterwards x

I disagree, it's horrible, make sure you have the pain relief first.

TheShellBeach · 12/11/2023 12:58

You won't get a diagnosis without an endoscopy though.

It's important that you go.

I've had a few done and as long as you have the local anaesthetic throat spray, you'll be fine.

The likeliest outcome is that you'll be diagnosed with GERD. Don't jump ahead in your mind to the worst possible diagnosis.

Good luck, OP.
Flowers

youngones1 · 12/11/2023 12:58

Make sure they give time for the pain relief to work and don't let them rush you.

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KitKatrunchie · 12/11/2023 12:55

Do you really think it has been too long? It’s been since late 2017/2018 and has coincided with me putting on a lot of weight
it’s just lately seem to be choking

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Valerianandfoxglovesoup · 12/11/2023 12:52

It's so much better not being sedated, it's a few seconds and then you can go home and have a glass of wine! Seriously, I have seen thousands and I promise, its over so fast. I think people need to remember it's meant to happen, you have to ignore all natural instinct to reject it. Just let it happen. It's not nice I know but it's such an amazingly effective and fast way of ruling out some of the worst conditions. And fast diagnosis of those in the worst case although it doesn't sound like cancer, it's been too long for one thing. Good luck, try and relax and let it happen and treat yourself afterwards x

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KitKatrunchie · 12/11/2023 12:49

Thank you all
unfortunately I can’t be sedated as I’m a single mum and don’t have anyone to collect me or stay with me
my mind is in overdrive I’m so worried as I don’t know who my dd would go to if I died
fingers crossed it is just reflux which I hope and pray it is

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Tonia16 · 11/11/2023 20:08

Ask to be sedated. I didn't even know that the procedure had been done.
There are many things that can cause your symptoms so please don't assume the worst. Good luck for tomorrow.

Thelnebriati · 11/11/2023 19:59

YANBU to be worried - but its actually not too bad. The scope doesn't feel too big to swallow. And IMO even if its uncomfortable, I'd rather get a diagnosis quickly, and get on the treatment path.
I hope you get a good outcome.

DickJagger · 11/11/2023 19:58

Don't not go because you are assuming the worst <hug>

It could be something really simple and you can treat it really easily.

Tell them you're nervous. Ask for sedation if necessary.

Do go Flowers

AhBiscuits · 11/11/2023 19:54

As you know, of course you must go.
Hoping it's something easily fixable. 💐

AbbeyGailsParty · 11/11/2023 19:50

The chances are the endoscopy will rule out cancer, show what is the cause and you’ll get the right treatment. As @AmiablePedant says there are many other things ( as mine showed)
The actual procedure isn’t as bad as you imagine, say you want all the sedation they’ve got.

Titsywoo · 11/11/2023 19:49

I have acid reflux due to a weak lower esophogeal sphincter and I cough and choke sometimes because of it. The endoscopy is quick and not too bad (just stay calm) and you'll get results pretty quickly.

AmiablePedant · 11/11/2023 19:46

There are conditions other than cancer that can cause the nasty symptoms you describe (e.g. really bad acid reflux); please don't assume the worst and please get the endoscopy!

Kangaroobrain · 11/11/2023 15:45

I totally understand how scary it seems - I had one done a few years ago, and thankfully it turned out to be nothing serious. It wasn't too bad - it's over very quickly - and then at least you'll know, rather than worrying what it might be. It could well be nothing to worry about / easily treated, and then you can get on with your life without thinking about it.

Good luck, OP 💐