Getting an Endoscopy for My Acid Reflux: Tips?

i have to get one next week too, same deal, acid reflux all day every day. let us know how it goes !

I also got a full sedation endoscopy to diagnose GERD, and to rule out stomach ulcers. I am now taking 40 mg Omeprazole and it helps a lot. I was also told that my sphincter to my stomach doesn't close properly due to the hEDS. As far as tips, the prep isn't bad, basically don't eat the night before - you'll get instructions. I later developed a weird abdominal attack with severe nausea that my Dr thinks is a jumpy colon, and I take Nortriptyline to stop those. It works really well!

I did both ends at the same time. I am terrified of sedation, but I asked lots of questions which helps me, and I barely even noticed what was happening before I was awake again and it was all over. But there's lots of other alternatives, like being partially sedated so you are still awake but groggy and don't want to move. Or the pill camera, but that can be expensive and you have to hold onto stool.. soo.. there's that con. But either way, you've got this!