Joined: 24 May 2007 Posts: 1 Location: Colorado Springs, CO
My First Endoscopy Posted: 05-24-07 09:39am
Yesterday, I just had my first EGD. I have
had problems off and on for many years.
I've went to Doctor's for years due to
stabbing pains in my stomach. Never found
out what it was. Recently, I was having an
a problem with vomiting and nassua, but I
believe it was because a prescription
medication was increased to high. That is
why the EGD was originally ordered, I
decided to go ahead with it because I use
to smoke, drink and have prior problems.
I was told to eat something light 6 hours
prior to see if it was still there and it
was. There is evidence of reflux
(esophagitis) in the esophagus and Mucosal
Abnormality (gastritis) in my stomach. A
biopsy was taken and I am to start taking
Prevacid, Reglan and go on a LOW Fiber
Diet.
Has anyone had an experience with this,
that they would like to share?
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Fairy Godmother
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Hi Posted: 05-31-07 20:51pm
been there done that girlfriend.Was told
the stabbing pains are from the gastritis.
I ended up having Helicobacter pylori
which casuses stomach disorders such as
inflammed guts as well as could cause
cancer if not taken care
of.....................so, I did the 2
week rounds of antibiotics and got rid of
this. Had been on prevacid for 6 years and
it had stopped working. They want me to
come in to swallow a tube to measure the
acitidy (producing too much acid in
stomach)....ain't gonna happen. Had
another Dr. write me a script for Nexium.
Have been on protonix. prevacid, zantac
you name it..... Will start the nexium tis
week to see if this stops all the acid.
DOong so much better than last year. I do
remember thee nausea and stomach growling
as if I were starved......but gosh forbid
you eat and get heartburn! SO you see, you
AINT" ALONE! HAd that colonoscopy yet?
THATs FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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twinkle2oo6
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Joined: 06 Jun 2007 Posts: 6 Location: uk
Endoscopy Posted: 06-06-07 13:33pm
hi ya had my first 1. two todays ago.all
she told me is that i was very sore
inside. ihad loads acid. testing me for ph
im awaiting for my results.would she told
me if i had cancer that day .all would my
doctor tell me
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Hi Posted: 06-06-07 14:25pm
Twinkle2006, I am not a physican, but I
would think if the Dr found anything
suspecious during the endoscopy and did
biopsy, he could have this diagnosed
immediately thru histology lab in
hospital, That would allow him to know if
you had any suspecaious spot that was
malignant. Does this make sense? Please
let me know about this pH test you are
having. That was waht my Gastro. Dr.
wanted to do next, but I said I was tired
of all the test and knew I had
overproduction of stomach acid from all
the reflux and heartburn....Keep me
informed please! Thanks a bunch!
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twinkle2oo6
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Joined: 06 Jun 2007 Posts: 6 Location: uk
Posted: 06-06-07 14:31pm
sorry i mean testing me for helicobacter
pylori .she said takes 24 hours to find
out. thats all she said yust very sore
inside
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twinkle2oo6
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Joined: 06 Jun 2007 Posts: 6 Location: uk
Posted: 06-06-07 14:36pm
i dunno im worried the symtoms ive read on
here its like i have them. especially
stomach cancer. yust hope its yust acid
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Fairy Godmother
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Hi Posted: 06-06-07 14:36pm
Thats what my dr told me. Lookedl ike
someone had taken a steak knife and
chopped. Was inflammed and irritated, but
it was caused from the H. Pylori. I am
clean now, went back for hte breath test
to ensure if had been eradicated! YEAH!
Now time ot heal....and it takes time!
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twinkle2oo6
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Joined: 06 Jun 2007 Posts: 6 Location: uk
Posted: 06-06-07 14:38pm
so do you still suffer from the acid .are
you cured
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twinkle2oo6
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Joined: 06 Jun 2007 Posts: 6 Location: uk
Posted: 06-06-07 14:45pm
this h p ive only learned of it when she
gave me the leflet. bit scary hen it says
it can lead to stomach cancer .ive been a
smoker since i was 15 yrs old .im now 38
.so im at high risk
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Hi Posted: 06-06-07 15:59pm
Hi, I was a smoker for almost 30 years,
been quit 15 years! Hardest thing I ever
did in my life! Yes, I still have some
heartburn, but its my own fault, cause I
love TEXAS PETE and hot stuff! But,
nothing like it was last year. I am 75%
better after the H. pylori is gone and the
healing has begun. WOuld probably heal a
lot faster if I didn't love WINE and Capn
Morgan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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twinkle2oo6
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Joined: 06 Jun 2007 Posts: 6 Location: uk
Posted: 06-07-07 19:42pm
hi ya got my test results from doctor.ive
been told ive got mildgastritis.no h p.but
wish this acid wouldnt come up and food in
me mouth.ive been put on rentidine.cross
me fingers it work
