Been waiting for over 8 weeks to get a diagnosis on my reflux. I have actually had issues with reflux since March but digestive enzymes initially helped. I still have 2 weeks to go and since March I have lost 10 lbs. this is scaring me along with light brown and yellow poop. I was taking protonix and then nexium but stopped on my own. Just hard to wait and scared of pancreatic cancer. Any advice is appreciated.
Anxious for endoscopy
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hatboxghost
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Hey there! The common phrase in medicine is “no news is good news.”
I’m sorry to hear you’ve been waiting so long though. Have you reached out to the doctor that performed the endoscopy? Or his/her medical assistant?
I would also like to ask why you fear pancreatic cancer after having an endoscopy? And why did you stop taking medicine? If you don’t mind me asking.
I’m sorry to hear you’ve been waiting so long though. Have you reached out to the doctor that performed the endoscopy? Or his/her medical assistant?
I would also like to ask why you fear pancreatic cancer after having an endoscopy? And why did you stop taking medicine? If you don’t mind me asking.
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Gotcha! Well, I had an endoscopy in Apeil and was a nervous wreck both before and while waiting. The worst part is waiting to get taken back for the procedure and then it’s done in 10 minutes. Often times they reveal nothing. Mine revealed gastritis and a small hiatal hernia. I don’t take PPI’s either because of all the side effects so I don’t blame you there. I’m sure it will all turn out okay but you’ll be glad you did it for some peace of mind.
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i had an endoscopy three years ago (i've got really severe reflux) and it was a piece of cake. it's a very safe procedure with minimal risk. the best part is for us HA sufferers is that you get results more or less instantly!
I would be interested to know how old you are?
I know a lot about digestive issues.
I have a bad case of acid reflux so I have to get an endoscopy every 5 years. It's really a piece of cake. In fact the medication they give you to sedate is the best part.
