I have acid reflex disease for over a yr now, my doctor refereed me to a special doctor?

Question

what exactly will they do when i see them for the first time?
My doctor said they will probebly numb my throat and stick a small camera so they can see everything.
has anyone had this done before?
What should i exspect??

Answer 1

acid reflux can cause cancer of the esophagus if not treated.. the camera can tell if there are any erosion's or lesions in your esophagus..they will probably put you on an anti acid, which decreases the amount of stomach acid you produce. as it has only been a year you probably are fine, but it needs to be treated as soon as possible. You will not feel anything as they will probably give you what is called conscious sedation, you will be alert immediately after the procedure.

Answer 2

A little info I think should be considered about this drug Versed ( Midazolam ) that is used for Sedation for many medical procedures..Sedation and General Anesthesia are not the same and quite a few people being given Sedation
think they are being given General Anesthesia!

There is simply no good or valid reason to ever purposely induce amnesia during a medical procedure. It is only a recent development in medical thinking that amnesia is somehow a "benefit" to the patient. On occasion some
some patients will remember a bad experience. Forgetting does not mean it did not happen!!
I feel that if people were aware of the effects of this drug they would Opt For Another Drug!
Erasing someones memory of what was done to them is wrong!!
In fact, many people who use Versed for " IV Sedation,Conscious Sedation" Twilight Sedation, during a procedure are Awake For The Entire Procedure but remember nothing, often Believing They Were "Out" the whole time.

Versed (Midazolam) is an amnestic. It is also commonly used for minor procedures like setting broken bones,colonoscopies,endoscopies, dental procedures like extractions,conscious sedation,twilight sleep, so that patients won't remember pain and discomfort.HOWEVER THAT DOES NOT MEAN THAT THOSE SENSATIONS WILL NOT BE EXPERIENCED!!!!


Here is a note from a Dentist Who uses Versed
I've used Versed 1000+ times during oral surgery procedures and I've never had a complaint. It's a miracle drug because it is safe and it causes you to not remember an unpleasant experience. My answer to him is isn't it better to have not experienced the pain than to have forgot it. No wonder you have had no complaints they have no memory of the procedure.....

I feel that giving a drug for amnesia is cruel I would not want it done to me!

A strange development in medical thinking that it's okay for a patient to have
pain as long as they don't remember it and think they slept thru the procedure..


Here is a link for some info

http://www.freehelpforcancer.com/manages...

Answer 3

Try this simple task and see if after a week if it works or not. Drink very little during every meal. Only small swallows as needed, not full glasses of tea, soda, water, etc. Wait for at least 30 minutes before drinking very much after you eat. As we age our bodies make less stomach acid and when you eat, if you dilute your stomach with too much liquid the foods sit in your stomach longer, not being broken down by the already lack of neccassary acid needed. Trust me it works.

Answer 4

I had acid reflux since december, my doctor sent me for a 'breath test' which tested me for the helicobactor bug, i then was given 3 lots of tablets to get rid of this infection. if this doesnt work then i will be referred to the specialist for the camera. two of my friends have had this done and it is painless, tho a little uncomfortable. they were given the option of having a small sedative in the hand to help them relax.

Answer 5

My doctor put me on Prilosec without all that other garbage about seeing a specialist. I feel fine now.

Answer 6

probably u were adicted to antacids and stopped it suddenly