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Hi jojo, I can't really say I feel exactly the same thing now, but I've sorta felt that before. I have GERD and IBS, so I've been in the same situation. I hope that you don't have any problems with the scope. I know that my doctor didn't want to do both ends at the same time, because they were taking biopsies, and he didn't want to have any complications. He said if there were any, they wouldn't know which one had caused them... I'm not sure if you are having biopsies done, so perhaps if not, it won't be a big deal? I have had esophageal stenosis, which is a narrowing of the esophagus, and I had my esophagus widened when I had my upper endoscopy. If you are having any choking symptoms, perhaps that is part of your issue as well? I hope you will find someone else who can relate to you and who understands what you're going through. I'm sure others understand the situation... Good luck on your endoscopy. *hugs* Jen  Just because it's impossible doesn't mean it can't happen.
I'm not a doc, so anything I say is my opinion only. Nothing I say is meant as offense, I offer what I can as help. I believe in educating myself on all my medical issues and being my own advocate, for no one else with do that on my behalf. I recommend we all do the same!
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Perhaps I truly am insane for expecting these docs to listen to me when I say the same things repeatedly to no avail? LOL. I am tired of seeking out new docs and getting the same result time and again...Forgive me if I seem bitter some days.
Something has changed within me/Something is not the same/I'm through with playing by/The rules of someone else's game/Too late for second-guessing/Too late to go back to sleep/It's time to trust my instincts/Close my eyes and leap...I'm through accepting limits/Cuz someone says they're so/Some things I can not change/But till I try I'll never know/Too long I've been afraid of/Losing love I guess I lost/Well if that's love/It comes at much too high a cost/I'd sooner buy Defying Gravity/Kiss me good-bye I'm Defying Gravity/I think I'll try Defying Gravity/And you won't bring me down...
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Hello. I am 56 yrs. old. Mom of two children. I have been married to my husband 30 yrs. He was diagnosed with cancer 3 yrs. ago and isn't doing very good. I am stressed beyond belief! I had scopes done 4 yrs. ago, I have severe Acid reflux, hiatal hernia, and IBS. I pretty much have a messed up digestive system. From the time I put something in my mouth I pretty much feel its journey. But I have to say in the last few months I am having food stick in my chest. At least thats what it feels like? I am miserable. My stomach hurts too. I am having a scope done this upcoming week. I am terrified. They are doing both ends. I wonder if its my hernia acting up or the Gerd? Just want to know if there are those out there having the same issues? Thanks for listening.
