It tricks ur brain in2 thinking u cant breathe n ev tho this was explained 2 me n i thought i cud overcome it i went in2 a blind panic. Am booked in 4 anoth n wudnt even attempt it without sedation. It will b traumatic enough 4 ur friend so anything that makes it easier 4 her should b taken.
Also, if she does choose not 2 b sedated u should still go with her if poss, she will need a friend. The worst thing feeling like your going to be sick all the time pipe is down you throat or that your choking sedation is best way especially it your nervous. I've heard some people are fine with it however personally i had sedation as i get really anxious if i feel like i can't breathe. The spray does taste horrible but after the sedation i only remembering a little retching and for the rest of it i was out and don't remember it.
If she has sedation then someone would need to take her home but if not then she can go unattended. I had this procedure done yesterday and decided to use just throat spray. As i have a toddler and i wanted to be able to go home asap and not be groggy! It was honestly the worst experience i have ever had.
Childbirth was easier to go through. I have heard some people have been ok with the just the throat spary and my hat goes off to them! Positives are that it is over with very quickly and you can go straight home. But it is a very traumatic experience in my opinion and should be done under sedation x. Could not agree more Sammyg!
I'm amazed anyone who goes for just throat spray would recommend others to try it I did manage to hold out long enough with throat spray to finish the procedure so didn't need sedation, although other people at clinic who had sedation were noticeably less traumatised. It appears that although you are still likely to retch, the sedation and mix of drugs make the passage of tube easier, so I assume it is decidedly less traumatic.
Hopefully someone who has had the sedation will also reply and give you a better idea. Good Luck xxx. I had it done three years ago and went for the throat spray and I remember gagging a bit and the nurse told me I went a funny shade of white and whilst it was clearly not an enjoyable experience I did not find it that bad, though I was keen for it to end.
I did note that of about 10 other patients on the ward I think I was the only one who chose this route. I had another one done today and opted for the throat spray again. I have to admit to being slightly fearful, but the nurses were very reassuring and supportive telling me how well I was doing throughout and it really helped. The thing that helped me the most though was to focus solely on breathing in and out constantly during the procedure and I found it a breeze and it felt like no time at all.
The doctor said to me that I seemed "to go into some sort of zone"! On both occasions I did not find the spray itself that bad. Question: I have to get an endoscopy done and am worried about gagging.
Is there a way to avoid this? Answer: The gag reflex, known medically as the pharyngeal reflex, is a contraction of the back of the throat that occurs when certain areas of the inside of the mouth are touched, including the roof of the mouth, back of the tongue or throat, and the area around the tonsils. Your question is a common one, especially from individuals who gag easily and have what is considered a hypersensitive gag reflex.
This sensitivity can lead to significant difficulties with swallowing pills, and tolerating dental work and endoscopic examinations. Having a hypersensitive gag reflex is generally a conditioned response, meaning it happens after a previous problematic experience. However, the discomfort related to gagging during an endoscopic procedure can be avoided, particularly by numbing the back of the throat and using sedatives. If you are concerned about gagging during an endoscopic procedure, talk with your doctor beforehand to understand the whole process and reduce any anxiety you are feeling.
The endoscope will be carefully put into your body. Depending on the part of your body being looked at, it may be put into your:. An endoscopy usually takes between 15 and 45 minutes, depending on what it's being used for.
You can usually go home the same day and do not have to stay in hospital overnight. You swallow a small capsule with a camera and light in it. The capsule sends images of the inside of your body to a computer for a doctor to look at.
The capsule is the size of a large tablet and leaves your body naturally when you go to the toilet. There are some complications associated with wireless capsule endoscopy. It can be difficult to swallow the capsule and to pass it naturally.
The capsule can also get caught in the narrow areas of your bowel, causing a blockage. If you have a sedative, you'll probably need to rest for about 1 to 2 hours after having an endoscopy.
If you have a sedative, a friend or relative will also need to take you home after the procedure and stay with you for 24 hours.
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