Has anyone had an endoscopy done?

Medications
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It’s possible that clozapine is making me have acid and stomach problems leading to vomiting

So they are doing an endoscopy tomorrow

Has anyone else been through this procedure?

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ChatGPT says the sedative can interact with clozapine

I left the service a message but got no response

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I think @Bowens has .

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I had a gastroscopy done, but not an endoscopy. The sedation was longer than usual. But I’m not on clozapine, I’m on aripiprazole

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@firemonkey has had it as well I think.

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I was supposed to have one done but haven’t yet been very sick with a viral infection of my nasal passages making my nose stuffy and also having difficulties catching a good deep breath been sick for over two weeks now got sick Oct the 7th soon will be three weeks also was supposed to have a colonoscopy Oct the 29th and had to cancel and told them I would reschedule my appointment when I was better not taking a chance being sedated under anesthesia when I am already having trouble breathing that scares me a little I didn’t want to have it done anyway so looks like I got my way for now only doing it because of Doctors orders I did not request to have it done

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I’ve had it done 2 times. It also says caution with my meds but it went well and fast.

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I was having them done every 3 months or so, but for one unknown reason,or another,it’s been over 6 months since the last one. I chose sedation when I had mine done, so it wasn’t a bad experience . More psychologically stressful by far was being on the 28 day cancer pathway. That had me worrying myself silly that I had or was going to have cancer.

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I’ve had several upper endoscopies. They only give you twilight anesthesia not general. It is like a 10 minute procedure so you’ll be out and awake really fast. The only issue I have is a sore throat afterwards. You will see the anesthesiologist before the procedure and they will make sure you will have the right drug with the meds you take.

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Thanks all.

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Annually. It’s not in my top ten list of things to do on my day off.

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I want the spray throat numbing rather than sedation as if I am sedated I have to stay with parents for 24 hours as I live alone. Plus I want to be able to work tomorrow

But might not have a choice

Can’t help reaching or vomiting if I eat something that has even a slight texture I can’t eat

Like mushrooms

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Plus it says if you have loose teeth you could lose one

All my teeth are loose from gum disease

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I was referred over 6 months ago

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I had one done years ago. I was sedated for it. It is a quick procedure. But yeah I also had to have my mum over for 24 hours.

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feel better soon joker. judy

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oh man…don’t wanna do that myself…hope not…I did a stress test on my heart back last year…at least you don’t have to do that.

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Think my heart is ok now

Had to come off Amisulpride due to QTc prolongation

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Ive had a couple done, no big deal. They pass a tube down your throat while your under, you won’t even remember it after it’s done. I was in Clozapine last time I had it done and had no problem with the anesthesia.

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I have a hiatus hernia that’s 3cm and it’s sliding

At least I know now I was not going mad

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