esophageal manometry and ph catheter procedure

Hi, I am having an Esophageal Manometry and PH Catheter Procedure next week.  I am wondering if anyone else has had this and what to expect.  Susan

[selmaS]

Hi I did not have this done, but know there r a few members that have....I hope they post a reply for u.

I wanted to wish u luck and hope all goes well.

"selma"

[linda555]

Hi, I had both test done. They insert a tube through the nose that goes down to ur stomach to see how the LES works while ur swallowing some kind of liquid. The PH test is done the same way, but u have to wear it for 24 hrs, it's to monitor the acid in ur stomach. It doesn't hurt at all.

[shaz71]

Hi my daughter who is 7yrs old is having a ph study on the 22nd of December so the week after, let me know how it goes i am dreading it more because i know she is already a anxious child so i know she will kick off , i hope they are going to sedate her as i can't see her sitting still whilst they do it. Sharon x

[Smiley2000]

I had a Manometry done 5 weeks ago.  They will spray something in your throat and nose and before you know it they poke the pipe in your nose and then you have to start swallowing to get the pipe in your esophagus.  You will then lay on your side and the procedure continues.

It takes about 30 minutes and afterwards your voice will be horse or almost "gone" for about an hour.

You have to prepare yourself that it is not a very comfortable procedure, but it is important to get this done.