Endoscopy

[sam182]

My doctor is sending me for an Endoscopy cos of recent blood test results show my iron levels in my boots!Also, im not absorbing iron from pills, having stomach cramps all the time etc. Does anyone know what this involves, really nervous. Luckily my doctor is arranging for a general anaesthetic.

[Clanad]

Check here for difinitive description:

http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp? page=3950

Good luck!

[debros12]

no it's nothing to be worried about i had one done and it told me that i had an stomach ulcer i was put on medication and it sorted it out oh and i didn't have a general

[bensmum]

I had one a couple of years back. I opted not to have a sedative and although it wasn't the most pleasant experience it was over quite quickly and I could get up and go home practically straight away. I found the worst part was the spray they use to numb the throat - it tastes foul! The site that Clanad suggests is very informative

[cazza0310]

Hi! I had an endoscopy and as I had a big night out planned I decided to do it without any sedative or general anaesthetic.

It wasnt that bad - it was unpleasant (I gagged alot) but it wasnt painfull at all. I really wouldnt worry if i had to have another

You will be fine!!