High Resolution Esophageal Manometry (HRM)

What is High Resolution Esophageal Manometry? What is the procedure? Anything you need to take note?
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[@SamanthaOSullivan]

Just got this procedure done. Opted for no numbness, and honestly I was fine with the insertion, a little sharp pain, but once it got past the inside of my nose it was okay. The next step is feeling it at the back of your throat, this was weird, and I kept trying to swallow it down, it wasn't uncomfortable though. I then asked could I have a cup with a straw to swallow it down, this helped loads. Little sips, and then it was in place. I spent all last night so nervous over the comments from people, but it is not that bad. Relax, focus on a point, and focus on breathing in and out, it really is mind over matter.

[@francisalbert1799]

I got mine done a month ago. It all comes down to whether you can be a big boy or girl. Relax, it doesn’t hurt. Is it comfortable? No, it isn’t. They first numb your nose with a spray to get passed the sensitive part when they are sliding the catheter through it. They will give you water to sip on with a straw to help feed the catheter down your throat to your stomach. Once it’s in place they will have you lay down in a reclining position most likely. (That’s how I was.) You can feel the catheter in your throat it isn’t comfortable but it doesn’t hurt you just need to stay calm and listen to the nurse or technician that is performing the test on you. Take some satisfaction in the worst part of the test is over. They will then begin the test with giving you some water to swallow. After that, they test for about 15-20 seconds. They will remind you not to swallow during that time until the next set of water they give you to swallow again. This will be done about ten times with about 15-20 second intervals. After the last one you are done and they will gently take the catheter out. You’re there for about 15 min it really isn’t that bad you just need to breathe and stay calm. Good luck to whoever did what I did in looking for a video of the test before getting it done lol. You’ll be alright.

[@francisalbert1799]

**UPDATE** I was diagnosed with what I pretty much knew already of what it was going to be . Achalasia occurs when nerves in the esophagus become damaged. As a result, the esophagus becomes paralyzed and dilated over time and eventually loses the ability to squeeze food down into the stomach. Food then collects in the esophagus, sometimes fermenting and washing back up into the mouth.

[@chaithdridi2718]

@@francisalbert1799 hope you are doing well now. what kind of treatment they recommended to you and do you feel yourself better while taking medication or have done surgery?

[@francisalbert1799]

@@chaithdridi2718Thank you, I appreciate it. I met with another doctor this past Thursday. He told me once you have Achalasia you always have it there is no cure to reverse it. What they can do to help with my symptoms and struggles everyday is a surgery that cuts the esophagus valve (sphincter) so it will stay open instead of closed which is what mine is doing. I get it done February 8th. He said because of my age this procedure benefits the best for me long term. The other procedures they’ve also done is with a balloon expanding the esophagus so it stays open and a Botox injection but these ways only last for so long. He has seen significant improvement with his past patients doing the procedure I’m going to get. We’ll see what happens. I’ll give an update a few weeks after I had the procedure to let everyone know how it went and if it worked. I was told by this doctor it’s an autoimmune disorder where the cells in the esophagus die causing the esophagus to not work right anymore due to a viral infection or something in the past.

[@francisalbert1799]

So I had the surgery one week ago and even though I am still healing from it I can feel a huge difference in my swallowing. My doctor had me on a clear liquid diet the same night I had the surgery (which took about two hours) he told me they had to do a lot of cutting around the valve. The next two days, I was on a liquid diet (smoothies, shakes, cream soups etc) then a soft diet for three days (scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, overcooked pasta) I am now eating regular food again but now over doing it. Taking my time eating slowly not huge bites but so far it has been great no issues with the esophagus sphincter. Still have some throat and mouth irritation from the breathing tube etc. and I had pain for the first few days it’s healing so hopefully Everything will be good soon. I lost more weight during this past week cause the diet hasn’t been the best but I am eating better now and hopefully I start putting weight on again now. Good luck to everyone who is going through this you are not alone and the procedure I had done was the POEM procedure. Per Oral endoscopic myotomy. Good luck everyone ❤️

[@ItsSimplyAless]

did you notice any weird side effects a few days after doing the test?

[@ladennayoung2939]

This test was performed on me in April, and in all honesty it was NOT that bad whatsoever. I didn't gag, and it really wasn't any pained involved. It was a little sore in the nostril that the catheter was inserted in after the procedure. But other then that it was perfectly fine. I have been meaning to share my experience on here for quite sometime now.

[@ashockablack1670]

Hey, was this for acid reflux? &&& did you have to keep it 24 hours or just for the procedure that day?

[@ladennayoung2939]

​@ashockablack1670 This was the manometry test. I didn't get the 24 hour PH test. They have me this test due to having swallowing issues. Sorry for the late response.

[@ladennayoung2939]

Thanks for sharing this. KZbin have been such a blessing for me.

[@wr38621]

Just had this done today in Canada. Well was supposed to have it done. The nurse used no topical anesthetic at all. Took three tries before she got the catheter in and I lasted about 60 seconds before telling her to get the damn thing out NOW. I've been through a lot of different painful things ranging from broken bones and cuts to migraines, torn ligaments, bladder catheters and various recoveries from surgery and I have NEVER experienced anything even close to as painful and uncomfortable as that was. I've had ESS surgery along with a septoplasty so trust me when I say I've had many different things passed through my nasal passages and know what I'm talking about. This was brutal and I am launching a formal complaint with my health region in the morning.

[@bathedinshadow]

Got to love our "free" healthcare. 20 years behind. Please tell me this wasn't in Vancouver as I think there is only one place that does it here and I have to go in two weeks. I had a scope at the ENT and soaked through my clothes. This looks worse.

[@michaelknight2721]

That happened to me

[@marybeck8257]

​@bathedinshadow how was it? I have mine in 2 weeks and I'm worried....

[@stephaniekroeger156]

I don't under stand why this can't be done through you mouth instead of your nose. I had it done through my nose and it was horrifying. I have PTSD from it. No way ever again. I cried screamed choked gagged, felt like I was going to pass out. This torture test should be outlawed! I didn't even have any numbing beforehand, which I doubt would of helped much. I pray for the poor souls that have to go through this. Talk to your Dr about a way out of it.

[@lisappotter6890]

I agree with you, worst test ever, numbing stuff I felt did nothing.

[@stormy439]

NOTE: ENSURE YOU ASK FOR THE NUMBING SPRAY! I didn't get ANY NUMBING of any type! The technician tried pushing through both nostrils 3 times before it got past my scar tissue! I was fine once the cable was fully inserted, but until then, it was the most brutal test I have EVER been through! I still cannot believe I let someone do that to me without shoving that cable through their nose via their BUTT! At any rate the results revealed what I had been complaining about for 20 years!

[@francisalbert1799]

Damn how did they not numb the nostrils? You have my sympathy. I was given a spray in both. We’re you diagnosed with achalasia?

[@brendabiurq7394]

I just had mine done yesterday it was so uncomfortable. It didn’t want to enter my left nostril I have a ton of allergies so she went onto my right one. my eyes were crying non stop from the moment the wire hit my throat I was saying I couldn’t do it and I grabbed the techs hand and he was so nice to let me grab his hand I was so scared I gagged like 6 times. The nurse was putting the wire in my throat and they told me the best thing to do is follow the instructions when they tell you to swallow open your mouth right after!! and breathe and not to swallow until instructed again because they would have to redo it. It took them 7 minutes to finish I was just telling myself to zone out because it’s very uncomfortable and my heart rate was very high once the nurse tapped the wire she held my hand while the tech put the salt water in my mouth. Once they removed it I thanked them for holding my hand because my anxiety got to me. I bled a bit after from my nose and had a very light fever last night. Although they did say “ if you get a fever go to the Er” my body is very sensitive so I just waited it off to see if it progressed. I feel better just slight sore throat.

[@camilleinchicago]

Patients deserve complete and honest information before they agree to one of these ‘tests’. They typically get some sanitized nonsense that glosses over the worst parts of the test and acts like it is nothing. These patients are then shocked and horrified when the test turns out to be miserable or painful. I had some idiot try to give me the soft sell for a transesophageal echocardiogram. Unfortunately for him I am a retired nurse anesthetist and knew EXACTLY what was involved. I almost tore his head off. He finally admits “It’s not a very pleasant procedure”. No S, Sherlock. How about being honest and letting patients know what they are in for?

[@panaceaclinic3705]

U should know better that some parient scare easy. And so, the onus of not scaring away the patient from an essential procedure is required. But I agree, a full disclosure is essential.

[@lyrielswaine7466]

OMG THANK YOU. I had a gastroscopy and they told me "you may feel discomfort and the false feeling of not being able to breathe". I was like that's all good i can deal with that. What entailed was literally the most horrible thing I've ever had done, I can only compare it to repeatedly vomiting over and over, except in a room of people watching you. I left feeling humiliated and crying. If I'd have just been TOLD it was going to be really horrible, at least I'd have been prepared!! It's not as if it will magically change the procedure if they say it will be fine, so i don't understand it.

[@camilleinchicago]

@@lyrielswaine7466 I kept waking up in the middle of the transesophageal echocardiogram and felt like I was choking with no way to tell them this. Whatever medication they gave me was useless. My cardiologist was a nice person ( the echo team was a different group) but I won’t be going back to her or anyone else. I’d prefer to manage as best I can on my own.

[@MarionBurgwin-bk6ey]

@@panaceaclinic3705A patient absolutely has the right to refuse a test. I despise medical providers who lie about a procedure. Never, never trust.

[@icnohelp]

I just tried having this done. I've had endoscopies done. I've had a scope placed into my vocal cords. Both of those were not too bad. But this was horrible. The nurse was having difficulty placing it so I asked for numbing spray. They only had gel. I placed it into my nostril and sucked it down. Just had a little trouble swallowing it. Then the last try she got it part of the way down and kept telling me to swallow, swallow,swallow. I was trying to swallow as hard as I could. She stopped coaching me so I tapped her hand to pull it out then I coughed and gagged really hard and spit into a barf bag. I dont think she was trained very well in the procedure. There were 2 other nurses assisting. They should have been more helpful with the process by talking me through but they were silent. I asked for a different test. They said this was the best one. Maybe the doctor should be the one doing it or someone better trained. I felt like I was being choked. They didnt give me water and a straw like in the video. So disappointed. What are my options now?

[@francisalbert1799]

At the end that was gently? I felt that!

[@how.disability.justice]

someone i know had this done recently. they said nurse sprayed a decongestant and anaesthesia lidocaine, and gave them water cup with a straw. They looked straight ahead, and the nurse slowly put in the catheter measuring tube, while the person swallowed water which also swallowed the tube. When it was in, when the person ate a meal, and they chewed food a lot until it was liquid, which was less painful when they swallowed. Rotating between max doses of pain meds made the throat pain bearable. For a bit the catheter tube was laying in a bad spot in the nose and made the person tear up and have a headache, but they solved it by very slightly testing which way to move the catheter back out of the way. When it was removed, they breathed out, and it was a very easy and painless process because they nurse was also very skilled.

[@how.disability.justice]

After the procedure it their vocal chords and throat were cramping a bit, but it slowly got better. They didnt work that day but instead rested. Someone came with them for support.

[@brandonnaatz2981]

This and bravo test were AWFUL! Just had this one done. I didn’t think I was going to make it through. My throat and nose are in severe pain now ugh 😣. Anyone who has to get this done; if I made it through you will too and it’s not in a super long test but it’s very uncomfortable.

[@sandradelgadillo9430]

I thought they used sedation for the Bravo?

[@annienizami1326]

Hi after reading a lot of comments and watching the video I can feel the inserting and removal will be a bit painful unless I get some mild anesthesia or numbing spray. Today I had endoscopy doc gave me numbing via hand catheter but it didn't work on me and I could nearly feel it all.im really really scared and nervous

[@haidemercadoharold]

I did this just 5 mins ago it was a nightmare. The doctor was mad at me coz i keep swallowing even im not supposed to swallow. And it felt so uncomfortable especially the ph monitoring i still have a wire in my nose for the ph monitoring i feel like gagging and very uncomfortable.

[@CrystalVisions22]

I’m having this done on 3/14, and I’m very nervous, especially after reading the comments. My biggest fear, believe it or not, is mostly the numbing spray. I’ve been having difficulty swallowing, which causes me to constantly choke, so I’m afraid about what will happen if they numb my throat. Will I be able to breathe, and if I refuse the spray, will that make the procedure extremely painful without it? I just want this to be over. It feels like I’m having constant esophageal spasms, and it makes breathing very difficult as well. Other than Gerd, the doctors haven’t been able to find anything wrong and can’t tell me why I’m having these esophageal problems. I’m praying that this test finally gives me a solution, and hopefully it’s nothing that’s incurable.

[@0114855]

How did it go? I've had three manometries, two of which without the spray, and on the third attempt they had to remove it and start over because of my esophageal issues 😑. I also don't like the spray, it feel like your throat is swollen but it isn't really. But without isn't too painful either. A little like a Covid test, the pain is gone before you have a chance to complain about it. 😂

[@sjoauga4561]

Ugh I have one in an hour and I'm even more terrified than I was before. I have difficulty swallowing and it takes like 6 tries for it to happen and this is just gonna be bad.

[@breannabejarano3922]

Just got mine done an hour ago. And last night I read all the horrible comments on here, I was prepared for the absolute worst. It was NO BIG DEAL. Took me 8 minutes total, no pain at all, just a little discomfort in the beginning. These comments are very dramatic.

[@jennaarciola1394]

i disagree- i had it done on Monday and i was bleeding and vomiting the whole time! I have very small nasal cavities it didnt even fit up the right side! Everyone is different but it felt like torture for me. I literally threw up 90% of the time while it was in.

[@marshallosantos9035]

I had one last week. It was horrible. In my case my throat is tight as hell which made it worse. I kept gagging.

[@4cupsx01]

I beg to differ

[@amandabraden6350]

@@jennaarciola1394definitely was tortured today

[@MrKayakmr]

My Dr. squirted lidocaine gel in my nose. Felt good during the test. However 4 hours later at home, the smell of it dripping down the back of my throat was repulsive. Next time I will pass on the gel.

[@bellacalleflygare3081]

Bella singels Singels need to do this so much. Dealing with reflux for 4 years vomiting more or less every day :(! I went to do this and I pulled out the cable. I was so scared. I don’t know what to do :(! So so scared for it. For it passing the throat 😓

[@createdenvy3724]

Worst test ive ever had to take.. it hurt going in for a few seconds.. but the entire process was just very very uncomfortable the lidocaine did absolutely nothing for me

[@LadyGertie2012]

Hello to the no. 😱

[@BharatSharma-hf1rr]

HOW MUCH time this test will take

[@AZindian]

Just got it done today . I was prepared for the worst but I did great . As per the nurse , I was the best patient she had in a long time for this procedure. What did I do ? I focused on something I like and kept breathing heavily through my nose and mouth continuously. Sore throat after the procedure but I was in an out in exactly 15 minutes . There is no pain absolutely but the tube in your throat makes you uncomfortable, try not to think about it and focus on anything you can and again keep breathing , very important. And yeah I declined to lay down and did the rest sitting up ( I felt it was easier to just sit up and meditate )

[@francisalbert1799]

Were you diagnosed with achalasia?

[@AZindian]

@@francisalbert1799 globus sensation / dysphasia

[@ashockablack1670]

You didn't have to keep it in 24 hours?

[@AZindian]

@@ashockablack1670 no

[@adeleferris7539]

Ashocka, that test is carried out first to test the way the muscles and sphincter work in the oesophagus, the esophageal motility study or high resolution impedance manometry study. Depending on how well you tolerate it and if you can manage to not swallow in between the water they syringe, if you swallow before the time they have to wait again before asking you to try again, will reflect on how long the test takes and therefore how long tube is in place. (Minutes, nowhere near an hour) The test if required done after this procedure is the impedance_ph study (either done still on ppi or done off ppi as required by dr.), this is also carried out the same way but using a smaller catheter, it remains in place for 24hours. It is attached to a digital recording device which you have to press buttons to correspond with the symptoms you experienced and when you lie down and become upright again. Hope this helps and good luck for your test if you haven't already had it performed.

[@itzcheeky1674]

I just had mine done this morning. It felt a little better than a covid test honestly (wasnt bad at all), its was just annoying feeling it in the back of my throat when i was swallowing. the salt water was very gross to swallow but also wasnt bad but the worst part was them pulling it out because they just bey bladed it and let it rip and yeeted it out my nose. I would say the worst was having it taken out but it is easily doable, nothing to worry about because I was stressing let me tell ya.

[@mikesolis2007]

The removal was the worst part of mine. They did the same with me and now hours later my throat still hurts pretty bad.

[@KalilOlsen]

Hahaha beybladed it no kidding. 🤣😭 same here

[@LetteBrigade]

😂😂😂😂😂I’m so sorry but when you said bey bladed it and yeeted out your nose I couldn’t contain myself . Thank you for this delightful laughter you have caused my brethren

[@Starshine_99]

I had an endoscopy done with no sedatives, and I was just fine. It's slightly uncomfortable, but it's not that big a deal. This test is even more easy. You may feel it going down, but just remain calm, swallow and let the test be done. It's not that bad.

[@joshuat5140]

Heard that to mine is coming up I have achalasia for over 9 years and it's finally got bad enough I can't even drink water some days and my doctor said I could not get the poem surgery without this test not being done first so I will see soon I heard from my uncle who had one done and he said he just closed his eyes and get your breathing under control and it's not that bad so I will see I know I'll do anything for the poem surgery it's physically and mentally beat me

[@ladennayoung2939]

@@joshuat5140 How did things go for you, if you don't mind me asking?

[@joshuat5140]

@@ladennayoung2939 wow its crazy I just seen this I actually myself had the poem procedure today and so far so good I'm a little sore. But not to bad far as pain at all just a little sore. I had it done at 7am and was aloud to leave as out patient around 1pm so about 7 hrs from time I got there and started to waking up and taking a barium swallow to make sure no leaking and then just had to drink a cup of apple juice to make sure I could tolerate it and I did so not bad at all I just woke up from a nap and still a little sore but that's it so far I was in the beginning wanting to get the heller myotomy over poem but I was diagnosed as a type 2 Achalasia and type two responds to both procedures so after I met with a Dr Dewitt in Indiana at our IU hospital he spoke with me and he doesn't do heller myotomy he does poem because there less evasive and done inside with a scope vs having 5 small incisions to come from the outside in so I did speak with a Dr who does the heller myotomy there as well and he said the same that both will help since I'm type 2 achalasia and the Dr that does the heller myotomy said they couldn't get me into for a heller myotomy until mid February for the heller myotomy so this was back in October so I wasn't wanting to wait for 5 months almost to get the heller when both drs said heller or poem will help since I'm type 2 and could get my poem today December 22nd so I went for the poem with Dr John Dewitt who's a brilliant Dr and does great work for cancer patients and achalasia patients etc and I have had Achalasia for atleast about 11 years and it really hurt me that I kept waiting and attempting to put it off because I'm a 29 year old man and with that thought I'll be fine etc and nope it got worse and worse so I had to come get it now because I couldn't realize then how bad achalasia gets and how it's not curable ever because achalasia makes our nerves die so our Les doesn't open or close at the stomach so it's hell from there some of us it was for me I had days of water alone to pass mad some days where very small bits of break and meat chunk like burger or steak going down with water and drinking after ever bite of food so from what I was told by Dr Dewitt be able to eat most all food even steak as long as there really tiny bits with water so either way if I get just some what of eating easier then before then it's a win for me imo and sorry for this long ass message lol didn't realize how long it is and sorry for no punctuation marks was typing this fast real quick lol so hopefully I can be of some help for you and if you need anymore questions you need answered I got you

[@sunflowercatie]

I had attempted to do this test this morning and we couldn’t do the test I was just vomiting too much and it hurt so bad if I didn’t have medical trauma before I do now. I thought I was going in for my barium swallow as I’m being evaluated for SMAS

[@ladennayoung2939]

@@joshuat5140LOL. Thanks for responding. That's good news. I pray that you have a blessed and prosperous evening and weekend.

[@0114855]

I had three manometries and the third time they had to remove the canula and start over, because of my esophageal problems. I've had it done both with and without the spray. For me, initially it felt like a Covid test the first time, when they hit the back of my nose, a little painful but only for a second. The next two times it didn't hurt, the cable went through without a hitch. The last time they used numbing spray and I didn't feel a thing, but make sure they spray your throat and not your tongue. It feels like your throat is swollen, but it isn't. When they reach your throat, it can trigger a gag reflex. Of course it's very personal how strong that is. I recommend you use the spray if it's strong. If you have food in your esophagus, it's more difficult to place the canula. On top of that, you will puke all over yourself so make sure they cover your clothes and ask for something to puke in. If you have severe achalasia, I highly recommend you stop eating solid foods two or three days in advance and only drink clear liquids 24 hours before, to avoid this situation. With achalasia it can be difficult for them to know if the canula is in place. A trick my doctor told me is that ask you to blow out all the air, so they can see your diaphragm moves. If you're unsure it's placed correctly (eg if the person doing the exam seems unsure or has a lot of trouble positioning it, suggest they have a doctor come in to make sure. If you're nervous, tell them. If you have a preferred side you want them to use, that's not strange, tell them. Tell them how you feel, ask them to (not) play music or talk to you. In my experience health care workers really want to help and make it easier for you. If you have any other concerns or health issues that make this difficult for you, tell them upfront so you can come up with a plan. Removing the canula in my experience was not painful at all, they do it quickly in the video and that's normal. At that point, you're going to be glad they're taking it out and they can't work fast enough. 😂 What helped me get through: focus on why I needed it done, to help me get better care because it's a really important diagnostic tool. Focus on how I'd be outside again in fifteen minutes, or only X sips of water - I can survive 15 minutes of discomfort. Focus on my breathing.

[@Alex-ys2dd]

This was one of the worst tests I have ever had done. How this woman sits and lays there calmly is beyond me. I gagged, snorted, eyes watering and pure misery. This woman had to be sedated.

[@me77ki]

I kicked the nurses, there were 3 of them to hold me down, plus my husband, I screamed, cried, tried to bite the doctor and all kinds of shit. And that was just an upper endoscopy. Now they know to knock me out first. I have Achalasia, but I'll rather starve than do this. I'll get a damn feeding tube, before i submit to this hell on earth. That woman must be sedated or something.

[@me77ki]

Had to go down and apologize to them the next day. Jesus what a circus

[@Starshine_99]

I'm just curious, but why post stuff like this? People have to get this test done, so why make them fear it? You may not have enjoyed your experience, but you obviously made it through. I don't understand why someone would want others to hear nothing but bad before they have to get the test done. Sounds pretty selfish and to be honest, mean.

[@Starshine_99]

@@me77ki How about you just don't post about it then? No one wants to hear about what you went through. I'm sorry, but they don't. You're creating fear and putting bad out into the world.

[@lyrielswaine7466]

@@Starshine_99 This is exactly what I want to hear, and what I WISH i heard before my gastroscopy. I absolutely wish I'd have known how horrible it is so that I could be mentally prepared! I felt humiliated and violated after going through so much when i thought it would be nothing. It's super important!

[@candiceromero1840]

Oh Lord...I’m freaking out! I have to do this & an EGD/Bravo test on Monday & Tuesday next week😮 I can barely swallow my pills without my throat involuntarily closing up! What am I gonna do🤦🏽‍♀️ I pray I somehow get lucky & it’s easy for me🙏🏽

[@Polojeans321]

How did it go

[@maryrye8932]

@@Polojeans321 She dead

[@Polojeans321]

@@maryrye8932 no way

[@rimaalkhalifat7324]

@@maryrye8932 what do you mean ??

[@thetechnocrat6388]

NO

[@tinabastarache2674]

that is not a small tube never had nasal endoscopy but i have seen the tube used for it during ent visit years ago that thing look smaller than this good thing i refused this test for acid reflux disease and just got omeprazole

[@miriamrosa7099]

I'm having the test tomorrow morning and had an orientation where I saw the tube up close. It seemed smaller than what it appeared in the video, LOL

[@tinabastarache2674]

@@miriamrosa7099 somethings size doesn't matter lol . And goodness knows cameras ways add ten punds.no one get to nose with anything nurses are lucky i didn't freak out nor any pain with anterior nare swab covid test.

[@nicole2009ification]

If anyone has any advice on how to get through this I tried it last month and I failed miserably I was gagging and throwing up everywhere they rescheduled it because without it they can’t give me a diagnosis but my anxiety is so bad and I have no idea how to get through any suggestions would greatly help

[@0114855]

The numbing spray helps, they need to spray liberally though. Sometimes they hit your tongue and it doesn't hit the back of your throat so it doesn't help. Other than that, maybe practice with breathing exercises and meditation so you can lean to focus and stay calm. That helps me, just focus on my breathing. Also depending on what they think you have, maybe stop eating solid foods a few days in advance. If there's food in your esophagus it's more difficult to get the canule in place and you'll puke your guts out. 😬

[@Split10uk]

I've got a 24-hour one in now, and it's not too bad. The large tube they do the first test is the worst part. Put it this way...if this test tells them why I get indigestion so bad, it's a small price to pay. I didn't get any numbing spray either....it wasn't offered.

[@TheDjcobra2001]

Gently removed?!?? She yanked the tube out!! Oh Lord I am scheduled to do one of these....🥺

[@googleuser8994]

So it’s possibly the worst test I had to go through yesterday and all that feeling of gagging & wanting to throw up 🤮 feeling that pipe like a knife going inside my brain hurts , so painful and my anxiety level gone off the roof so all the bad comments were right & I had sore throat , nose burning like fire and painful , watery eyes , coughing ,pipe kept coming out and they keep pushing it in sooooo uncomfortable , you still can feel it with numbing spray , next day soreness in my nose and throat and runny nose since I had it done 😭😩😓😖

[@tangymcelroy6418]

Did it hurt

[@mkeeble1989]

@@tangymcelroy6418 I had it done today on October 6th, 2020. It does not hurt when it goes in or at least it didn't with me because I shoved lidocaine gel up my right nostril. It doesn't hurt when you swallow it but as soon as it goes down into your esophagus it hurt your throat and it's hard not to gag, throw up and dry heave. My procedure was at 15:00, I'm writing this at 22:16 and I still have a sore throat on the left side.

[@carriewareham5061]

Wish I hadn’t watched....I’m getting mine done tomorrow! Immediately after I wake up from an Endoscopy, and then I have to have another one put in for 24 hours! Eeeek!

[@lautz38]

Good lord mine is in 2 days. How did you do. Did the tube hurt, was the numbing meds enough, do you feel it going down your stomach? I'm so scared

[@carriewareham5061]

@@lautz38 to be honest, it really wasn’t too bad. Just have to remember to swallow. The tubes are very thin so you hardly feel it go down.

[@nabermijirager7400]

I'm getting the same done in 2 days and I'm really nervous. I hope it doesn't feel that bad 🙁

[@bellacalleflygare3081]

need to do this so much. Dealing with reflux for 4 years vomiting more or less every day :(! I went to do this and I pulled out the cable. I was so scared. I don’t know what to do :(! So so scared for it. For it passing the throat 😓

[@ceaicupaine5142]

I have this in 2 weeks ..... But i can t do this... I will cancel my appoint to do this .. i can t Another same test does exist? I have difficult to swallow.. why this test is so important ?

[@davidwoolsey2621]

I am having the Manometry and pH study this week. What is the worse part? Going in the nose? Or is it when it goes down the back of the throat?

[@ItsSimplyAless]

hey how did it go for you? I have to do this test but I have a question.. did you ever have a test where your doctor put a tube up your nose and down your throat to check your vocal cords or something? For my first initial visit with the specialist, she did that (without numbing spray) and im trying to see if I can compare it to a manometry..

[@LoveVanita]

@@ItsSimplyAless Heyy how was the test for you? I literally almost passed out with the scope test

[@ItsSimplyAless]

@@LoveVanita sorry for my late reply I did it a few days ago and basically it was unsuccessful because once it got to my gag reflex I just instinctively took it out. Even after the numbing spray.

[@franksuit1270]

@@ItsSimplyAless I wanted so bad for it to be out once it got to my throat because I gagged and my eyes teardd up. It’s very uncomfortable 😣

[@nancyp4337]

Took it out of her nose and into her mouth....no wiping even. Yuck.

[@lautz38]

I saw that and was so disgusted

[@KalilOlsen]

?

[@amandabraden6350]

Nasty 🤮 asf

[@BazanHandler]

😮i am to get it Monday and im scared.

[@lisappotter6890]

Just had mine done Tuesday, worst medical procedure ever, just torture, numbing stuff did nothing, test took about an hour, once tube was down was ok just very uncomfortable, this girl must of been sedated cause mine was not like that, was like a covid test 50 times worse, my throat is still sore and have a cough two days later, had to take off work, prayers to anyone getting this done, it is not fun at all , but I guess we have to be thankful they have these tests, will not be getting this done again

[@hellstormd1979]

I just did it today fellas

[@LoveVanita]

Honestly how did you not pass out cause my body couldn’t handle that much pain 🥲

[@googleuser8994]

FML I’m not going to do this 😰

[@cebruthius]

3:08 the money shot

[@patrickdelnordray8652]

had mine today, it was not really much of anything, more like having a potato chip stuck in your throat. i wanted to swallow involuntarily which was somewhat difficult to focus on and not swallow. 10 gulps of saline. took about 20 minutes. don't believe the scary stories, it's not that bad. certainly not as bad as a covid test!

[@bellacalleflygare3081]

need to do this so much. Dealing with reflux for 4 years vomiting more or less every day :(! I went to do this and I pulled out the cable. I was so scared. I don’t know what to do :(! So so scared for it. For it passing the throat 😓

[@Starshine_99]

Thank you, Patrick.

[@joshuat5140]

@@bellacalleflygare3081 agree going to get mine but honestly I have achalasia and the only thing they can do is a HM or a poem surgery and with achalasia you cannot get any surgery without doing this test first so I'll have to do my best I know they do numb you nose up and some say it's really bad others say it's not bad so idk yet will see soon I've had achalasia for over 9 years and it's hell it's when your nerves quiet working and your esphogus doesn't open at the stomach and it causes food to get stuck and I have to literally puke it up I have days were I can't even get water down it's hell fr and achalasia is 1 out of 100,000 people so it's rare and took forever for a doctor to finally diagnosis it but I also have severe heartburn and acid reflux daily my chest is always on fire so definitely should get this test if your doctor recommended it because acid reflux can cause esphogus cancer by its self so don't wanna scare you just saying

[@OuranianCyclops]

@@bellacalleflygare3081 Did you finally get the test done? Did it help anything? I have reflux and perma nausea too.

[@donnaleeah5075]

The Covid test had me in TEARS!! I got through it, so glad this one won't be as bad.

[@InexperiencedDeveloper]

Removed gently Pulls it out like a wire stuck under a couch

[@0114855]

That's normal. I've been through the process of placement and removal four times and removing it is really the easiest bit. It didn't hurt at all.

[@tangymcelroy6418]

Does it hurt

[@meroonaldi2961]

Yes

[@sandrabhatti80]

Yes

[@LoveVanita]

Yes it’s so painful

[@duzntmatter5926]

Not gonna happen. Not going to squirt water in my mouth while I’m laying down either

[@steffmeisteren]

That's not a healthy attitude.

[@toronto416.]

Anyone else's stomach hurt after this test fir a couple of days?

[@TM-ms3rd]

"Will be removed GENTLY" *proceeds to YANK it tf out* Yeah this shit is NOT fun, I have VERY thin nostrils and she practically had to SHOVE it into my nose to get it to go in because the numbing gel didn't do shit and I almost gagged when I had it done to me. Every single time you swallow it shifts and slams into your uvula. I have a constricting throat as well, very thin and doesn't shift well in response (one symptom I have from my hiatal hernia is difficulty swallowing and trouble with eating/drinking fast) there was NO way I could do "rapid fire swallowing" back to back like she was asking. I kept swallowing to keep from gagging and teared up, I was panic-breathing too. At the end, the assistant tugged it right out and it created a searing hot burning pain inside of my nose and throat. I had to ice my nose and gargle ice water when I got home. It hurt so unbelievably bad because I could feel the tube shifting in my neck when I would swallow. I'm also emetophobic so this test was naturally horrific, but after doing this test I'm really dreading the 24-hour PH test.

[@karaweaver9941]

I have to get this done and wear it for 24 hours 😩

[@luvpieee]

How was iy

[@luvpieee]

It

[@God.Is.Love7]

Y’all I’m scared I don’t wanna do this 😭

[@lautz38]

God damn I have mine coming in 2 days and I want to shit my pants already

[@jamescross6476]

@@lautz38 I have mine in 10 minutes fuck this

[@abz2749]

@@jamescross6476 how was it

[@Lauren-fu5uh]

Yeah, that's not gonna happen😬

[@donnabryant146]

i hade this done no fun

[@javiermorenorodriguez5531]

Relax guys, It doesn't hurt, but it's not comfortable. I got mine done just an hour ago and I'm already at home.

[@bradleygo1]

You will get through it but it is MISERABLE I hated every second of this.

[@hammincheese1310]

This is nothing. Let me know when you've all had a cytoscopy.

[@jadenmiriamkohen906]

Truth! Or having your urethra stretched during cystoscopy w/o numbing. 😢

[@pilotprincess1]

FUCK! I have to do this.

[@bathedinshadow]

Same. I don't know if I can.

[@me77ki]

I kicked the nurses, there were 3 of them to hold me down, plus my husband, I screamed, cried, tried to bite the doctor and all kinds of shit. And that was just an upper endoscopy. Now they know to knock me out first. I have Achalasia, but I'll rather starve than do this. I'll get a damn feeding tube, before i submit to this hell on earth. That woman must be sedated or something.

[@jennaarciola1394]

ugh it was so bad! i just had this done 4 days ago and i can tell you i looked nothing like this woman! I threw up the entire time and it made my nose bleed so badly.. it took them 45 min because they couldnt get a reading and the paid was worse than i imagined.

[@LoveVanita]

@@jennaarciola1394 I passed out cause the pain was so bad and my body couldn’t handle it like they need to find a better test for esophageal motility

[@me77ki]

@@jennaarciola1394 I feel your pain. It was the same with me. They weren’t able to get any usable readings, because I was throwing up, crying and at one point I could’ve sworn they were trying to kill me😂😂😂 NEVER EVER AGAIN. I got a Hellers Myotomi (surgery for Achalasia) in 2021, but unfortunately it only lasted 18 months for me, and I was back to being blocked. But don’t let that discourage you, because they usually last a lot longer. I’m just a severe case I guess🤷🏼‍♀️ I could not bare the thought, of going through the whole probing circus again, so I asked for at gastrostomy (feeding tube) instead, so I can keep myself alive, and I don’t have to run to the doctor constantly. And I haven’t regretted it for a second. I wish you the best of luck 🥰