I am seeing the gastro on Feb26th. I suppose we will then make the appt for the endoscopy.
When are you having an endoscopy?
Try not to worry too much it only makes it worse. I know that's hard to do!
I mainly have a problem when swallowing pills, which has only happened in the last couple of months. Thats why I was sent for the upper gi. Thanks for replying, it helps to feel like I'm not alone in this.
Thanks for your reply..I'm just really nervous right now. I felt better after talking to the doc who did the upper gi, but my regular doc scared the hell out of me. I kow the endo is a much better test, I just wish she would have ordered that originally instead of the upper gi so I wouldn't have to go through all of this anxiety again. I feel like I'm on a roller coaster. Thanks again..it just helps to have someone to talk to about it.
The endoscopy is the best way to see the esophagus and if you have a stricture (narrowing) of the esophagus they can dilate (stretch) it at the same time. I had one about 3 years ago and I feel like I'm needing it again. Feels like the lump is back in my throat. I have the erosions and stuff but they didn't diagnose Barrett's. Do you feel like something is stuck in your throat?
From what I have read on the internet, Barrett's esophagus is not a very common occurrence of acid reflux. I have a hiatal hernia, GERD, and esophageal erosions with no evidence of Barrett's. The endoscopy is not bad, they put in a twilight sleep for it. I had both done and from what my Gastro doc said the endoscopy is a much better test than the upper GI because you can see into the esophagus and beginning of stomach much better. My upper GI showed no hiatal hernia, GERD, or the erosions so I think it is good that you're going to have an endo.
Don't worry so much about...it will be fine. I take Protonix for the GERD and hernia. I'm sure if the Prevacid doesn't work they will find something that will. Good luck to you and keep us posted!