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pitbullmomma said:
So you guys, this is totally OT (but what else is new, lol?)

I'm a big wuss, but I have to go to the ENT on Wednesday to get something checked out and it's freaking me out! Have any of you ever had a trans-nasal esophagoscopy before (where they pass a scope through your nose and into your throat?) If so, what was it like and did you gag or puke?

For the past 3 or 4 weeks I've had this weird clicking noise/feeling in my throat right in the thyroid area (where your adam's apple is) every time I swallow (of course, being a nurse and a pessimist, I immediately start thinking I have cancer). I went to my regular doc and she said I need to see my ENT, so I made an appt. (Cappy--don't tell me it's worms, lol, OK! Cuz it's not. :p)

Thing is, I have anxiety, and this SEVERE phobia of puking. I haven't puked in 44 years (I am not kidding). Seriously, even though I've been a nurse since forever, I have this fear of it. To the point where I almost passed out once when i first started nursing in the ER, trying to pass an NG tube down someone who started puking up blood.

I am so afraid he is going to want to do this procedure right then and there (as my regular doc already said he may) and I won't be able to go through it. If he does, I am going to see if he can do an alternate test or if I can come back and get it done sedated.

So, if any of you have ever had this done before and you can give any insight on what it was like, I would be eternally grateful!

XO Cindi

ETA: It's kinda embarassing to even ask this, considering what @apryl29 kid just went through....but that's been my phobia forever. Every nurse has their one thing that freaks them out, and puking is mine. I have done some really gross things as a nurse and a vet and didn't bat an eye. But puke....ahhhh...my sister and my aunt have the same fear, so it must be genetic, lol.
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I do believe they numb you up some....... Cannot swear to it though.

Lol RJ would try and get some salmon in you.
:lau
 
21hens-incharge said:
I do believe they numb you up some....... Cannot swear to it though.

Lol RJ would try and get some salmon in you.
:lau
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They do numb you up. But I'm afraid once that scope hits the back of the tongue, I'll be yakking, and I would rather lose a finger than puke!

Hahahahahaha @rjohns39 !!!!!! :lau So true!!! Either that or a nice chunk of mackerel, lol. :yuckyuck

And Cappy would force-feed me some kind of medication for gapeworm, lol!!
 
pitbullmomma said:
They do numb you up. But I'm afraid once that scope hits the back of the tongue, I'll be yakking, and I would rather lose a finger than puke!

Hahahahahaha @rjohns39 !!!!!! :lau So true!!! Either that or a nice chunk of mackerel, lol. :yuckyuck

And Cappy would force-feed me some kind of medication for gapeworm, lol!!
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I think it's pretty strong numbing agent used. The doc doesn't want to risk an injury during the procedure to you or him.
Make sure he understands that you are gack phobic.
;)
 
pitbullmomma said:
So you guys, this is totally OT (but what else is new, lol?)

I'm a big wuss, but I have to go to the ENT on Wednesday to get something checked out and it's freaking me out! Have any of you ever had a trans-nasal esophagoscopy before (where they pass a scope through your nose and into your throat?) If so, what was it like and did you gag or puke?

For the past 3 or 4 weeks I've had this weird clicking noise/feeling in my throat right in the thyroid area (where your adam's apple is) every time I swallow (of course, being a nurse and a pessimist, I immediately start thinking I have cancer). I went to my regular doc and she said I need to see my ENT, so I made an appt. (Cappy--don't tell me it's worms, lol, OK! Cuz it's not. :p)

Thing is, I have anxiety, and this SEVERE phobia of puking. I haven't puked in 44 years (I am not kidding). Seriously, even though I've been a nurse since forever, I have this fear of it. To the point where I almost passed out once when i first started nursing in the ER, trying to pass an NG tube down someone who started puking up blood.

I am so afraid he is going to want to do this procedure right then and there (as my regular doc already said he may) and I won't be able to go through it. If he does, I am going to see if he can do an alternate test or if I can come back and get it done sedated.

So, if any of you have ever had this done before and you can give any insight on what it was like, I would be eternally grateful!

XO Cindi

ETA: It's kinda embarassing to even ask this, considering what @apryl29 kid just went through....but that's been my phobia forever. Every nurse has their one thing that freaks them out, and puking is mine. I have done some really gross things as a nurse and a vet and didn't bat an eye. But puke....ahhhh...my sister and my aunt have the same fear, so it must be genetic, lol.
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Well if you feel like puking, check for worms!:gig
I imagine that procedure would feel like an NG tube going in. Concentrate on trying to swallow it, if you can. Other people have it done without puking, so can you! Be the little train, i think i can....:hugs
 
Oh, and i was having chest pain last night. I took pepto and a dose of worm medication. :lau But it kept hurting. So after about an hour, i took a nitro and some Corid. :gigFinally it went away and i fell asleep.
Woke up this morning and tried to get in with the Dr. He is out today. So i went to the ER. My allergic dermatitis is back full force and i figured i am starting to rip off my own skin so time to get meds. :old
 
CapricornFarm said:
Oh and Misty is fine, but hubby will likely never swallow again and is considered a terminal case, with maybe a year and a half to live.
And she is trying to get settled in a new place.
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I am glad for a Misty update but very saddened to hear her husband is not doing well.

Many hugs and prayers for her family.
 

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