24 Hour Esophageal Impedance pH test
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- Опубликовано: 11 янв 2016
- The 24 Hour Esophageal Impedance pH test evaluates the extent of gastric reflux into the esophagus over a prolonged period of time. To learn more about the 24 Hour Esophageal Impedance pH test, visit www.sofisite.com/diagnostic-te....
I just got mine pulled out. For anyone who's nervous, it's not the worst thing in the world it's just annoying but you'll be okay:)
thank god i hv 1 in rn its not the worst in the world ph probe is worse but an iv in ur hand doesnt help
Thanks for sharing. God bless. The joy of the Lord is your strength. I pray that things are better for you and yours in Jesus' name. Amen.
@@markjoll4980 I hope that things are better for you and that things are better for you and yours IN JESUS' NAME. AMEN.
I have mine in 10 days…super anxious about it being in for 24 hours…I have anxiety, so I’m nervous about having something down my throat that I cannot control…😢
Nice to see the doctor getting it done too, that way he knows what it's like for the patient! Having my amputation next week
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I love these videos. She is going to "analyze the test results and have him look at them"
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This test is like HELL.! They make it look so easy and peachy. BS! It hurts, it's uncomfortable and miserable. It's emotionally traumatic for someone who is having major difficulty.
Today is my 4th time having this or a similar test. It’s uncomfortable but not painful.Blood work can be more painful if you’re a hard stick. Just relax and breathe.
I had this done, and it was very uncomfortable. Felt like something was jabbing me in the back of my throat, and had trouble trying to eat. Mine did not go that smoothly when being put in.
for those here looking to see how bad it is like I was...... I had mine in today. first test was unpleasant but over in 10 mins and not as bad as I thought. thin tube is annoying as hell but you get used to it after couple of hours. not tried sleeping yet but eating was ok
Once you take it out after 24 hrs, do you feel immediate relief?
Now that is a real doctor!
The night before my scheduled Impedance pH test I read many of the comments below about how painful this procedure can be and I ended up chickening out and cancelling it. Hope I made the right decision.
The comments gave me anxiety about the test, but it wasn't that bad. The key is breathing in and out slowly. Sip on water while the tube is going down your throat. It's very uncomfortable, but you'll get used to it after a couple of hrs.
I just got mine out today. I have to disagree with other comments saying it “wasn’t the worst thing in the world”. To me I would have rather torn my ACL again. The measurement tube with the beads made me gag, dry heave, cry, drool, all of the above. My nurse was too nice to me as I was a very audible patient. I’m actually really glad she didn’t show me the second tube first so the first thick beaded tube was all I knew. Once the 24 hour tube was placed it was pretty annoying and gave me a migraine. I called the on call nurse about my migraine and she straight up told me to drink something to make me fall asleep (cough syrup, NyQuil, etc.) and once I got that 5 hour nap in, I definitely got more comfortable with it. As much as the measurement tube sucked, I’m really proud of myself after getting the 24 hour tube out today and not being part of the group that bails out on it. I also 100% do not blame anyone that walked out on it because I’ve thought about it at least 5 times an hour lol.
I walked out on it, worst experience ever I genuinely thought I was going to die from choking; awful.
I had the same kind of experience as you did. I walked out on it. I just could not tolerate it, worst experience ever.
@@user-qb9hc9nf8h literally the worst experience ever. My test ended up coming back inconclusive anyways :/ my nurse also said at least 40% of her patients walk out on it
Thanks for comforting 🥲
What was the reason in the first place that you were having the 24 hour study?
I couldn’t do it I was supposed to have this test today the tube my nurse was using was huge looked bigger then the one you used , now they want to put me to sleep to insert it then have me wake up to do swallow tests my anxiety was so high
Currently have mine in it feels horrible not gagging all the time but sometimes the wire gets a bit bent and makes me gag it's a nasty feeling overall
Hi I'm from Guyana I need some information about how much money does it cost to do this find of test.
So, I watched this last night. My test was today. I had a thicker catheter down my left nostril and was not easy. I am 2y recovered from 15y bulimia and still have bad gag reflex. I sat on my hands and then felt like a baby during it as the nurse sprayed salenine down my throat every 5 mins to swallow with it. Test took 45 min. After it was pulled out, next was the 24 hour test with thinner catheter. Still hard going down. Felt uneasy after leaving. They suggested shake. Stopped at McDonald's and drank shake no problem and then ate some parmesan soft breadsticks. Felt fine. Took nap for about 45 mins and awoke up gagging. Vomitted about t spoon of blood. Then began coughing like I was choking and next thing I knew the catheter was still taped through my nose but the other end with the probes was out my mouth. I panicked and called 911. Had to talk with catheter between teeth. Ambulance came and to the ER, 3 hours after GI Lab put in. ER doctor removed through nose. EMT said in 18y never seen that. Took great photos. Doc gave me GI cocktail to numb throat which felt like breathing tube was removed from. ER doc called GI Lab nurse who put it in asking to do again. I refused! 7 hours later and benadryl and ice cream and still feels like catheter in back of throat. Not fun! Note: if you are currently or recovered bulimic or bad gag reflexes not recommended.
It was quite informative for me as a med student
Damm bro
My tech specifically said if you puke out the catheter it’s not a 911 emergency, just pull the catheter out. I’m shocked they didn’t share that with you because vomiting out the catheter is pretty common
The first test you described was probably the esophageal manometry. That catheter for that one is more thick.
I am not a gagging type person but this test did it to me. My nose bled, the catheter tube bent in my throat and got wadded up on insertion and I almost vomited, and everything hurts. I swallow or talk and the tube yanks on my bleeding nostril, eating or drinking make me gag and choke, and I’m thoroughly, thoroughly miserable. I think reflux is a cakewalk compared to this.
Most likely it was inserted using bad technique
I agree, I would rather just put up with the reflux.
Is it expected to have a bad case of runny nose. Very thick mucus constantly dropping to floor fast.
My pH probe is still pending... Been waiting for 6 months now and still no appointments.
How long do you have to keep this in ?
I hate that this would have to be done to get any sort of treatment. I absolutely could not do this.
Good video. Thanks for sharing. God bless.
How much in the US they want about 1000 to1100 USD in £s here some even more up to 1300usd. I 'd like to compare.
This was the one of the weirdest test I ever had done. Couldn't eat much but applesaue.
When they took it out, they didn't show it because it does hurt. Not too bad but it does.
It would have been great to see the results and how that is done as well.
Yep. Exactly.
Just got this done earlier today. The lady who was doing the test was very informative. She told me, it wasn’t a pleasant experience, and most people tapped out. The first part with the ticker tube was pure hell. I gagged and spit up a lot and cried 😆😆💀. The second tube was okay. It’s very annoying at best. I cannot wait till my time is up. I hope to never go through this again 😢😢😢
Hhhhhhhh What a Coward.
@@AAdam-rc3nu . . . said the beta male who hides behind a fake name. #douchehalloffame
I'm sry Ms Jackson :/
@@AAdam-rc3nu 🤬
I just got mine out today. The measurement tube was an experience that I could tell a lot of people walk out on. My nurse told me 20% of people walked out on the study. I was gagging crying throwing up drooling everywhere all of the above. I definitely was an audible patient hahahah so I’m with you. The tube that stayed in wasn’t as bad but gave me a migraine. I got it out today and it was PURE RELIEF
Does it diagnose excess stomach acid?
This small tube was fine, the manometry with the bigger tube was absolutely torture, never ever ever again
Liam Friar I’m having both done.. is it really painful? ☹️
Katie Guinn was it painful for you?
I completely agree. Did both today and the manometry was awful. The thin tube is still really annoying too though.
My manometry was this morning.., it was complete TORTURE! The worst study I have had! 😢
The impedance…., for 24 hours… every time I eat the catheter pulls up my nose.., very scary…
Not had this done but i have a feeling it may be something i have to have done in the near future. Suffered from reflux since i was a kid and it just seems to be getting worse as i get older. Im only 29 -.- burning in the right of my chest and slight pain and sharp feeling when i eat sometimes. I've had the camera up my nose and into my throat and that really wasnt bad at all. No numbing either. Everyone tolerates things differently though.
Did you ever experience throat issues? Like a tightness or a sensation of something being stuck?
@@rino4583 Both. Its 100% acid reflux.
Was your tightness all the time in the throat?
@@rino4583 Sometimes yes.
It was bad when I first did this and I don't know why I have to do it again
I had it done this week. It's awful. It looked and felt like CIA enhanced torture method. No joke. I was counting every hour unit they pulled it out of me.
Commander Zero So, I watched this last night. My test was today. I had a thicker catheter down my left nostril and was not easy. I am 2y recovered from 15y bulimia and still have bad gag reflex. I sat on my hands and then felt like a baby during it as the nurse sprayed salenine down my throat every 5 mins to swallow with it. Test took 45 min. After it was pulled out, next was the 24 hour test with thinner catheter. Still hard going down. Felt uneasy after leaving. They suggested shake. Stopped at McDonald's and drank shake no problem and then ate some parmesan soft breadsticks. Felt fine. Took nap for about 45 mins and awoke up gagging. Vomitted about t spoon of blood. Then began coughing like I was choking and next thing I knew the catheter was still taped through my nose but the other end with the probes was out my mouth. I panicked and called 911. Had to talk with catheter between teeth. Ambulance came and to the ER, 3 hours after GI Lab put in. ER doctor removed through nose. EMT said in 18y never seen that. Took great photos. Doc gave me GI cocktail to numb throat which felt like breathing tube was removed from. ER doc called GI Lab nurse who put it in asking to do again. I refused! 7 hours later and benadryl and ice cream and still feels like catheter in back of throat. Not fun! Note: if you are currently or recovered bulimic or bad gag reflexes not recommended.
I felt exactly the same. This is the way I explained to my friends how I felt!
Commander Zero I'm scared as fuck, I should have this test next day 19, omg I think I won't go, even though my cardias hurts, can't eat and feel lack of air
Same with me. I even went to the hospital in the middle of the night in hopes of getting it out. No luck. It drove me crazy!
Tony G I just came home with the cord inside of me, I cried, I puked, I can't even shallow, this is a nightmare and it will be the longest hours of my life
I currently have the catheter in so I can give some good insight into how it really is. Before my test I read the comments on this video and it almost made me cancel my appointment but I ended up actually going. So this catheter is MUCH tinner than the motility study catheter and way easier to tolerate. Before they insert it they numb you with some liquid that goes into both nostrils and one you swallow by mouth. Then they lube up the catheter and insert it into one nostril. The catheter is much thinner than the motility one so it is common for the catheter to bunch up in your mouth instead of going down your esophagus or possibly go into the airway slightly causing you to cough. Don't let this scare you. It is easily avoidable if you tilt your chin to your chest and swallow water through a straw as if you were trying to swallow a big pill. It will ensure it goes down the correct pipe. Now once it's in it will be uncomfortable for sure. You feel this tugging in your nose and that takes a while to get used to. It's honestly more annoying than anything. You also feel this tiny pokey thing in the back of your throat which is just the catheter being sqeezed by your UES. It's important to note that it is not painful, just annoying and uncomfortable. Eating and drinking with it feels surprisingly normal besides this tugging in your nose that seems to tug more when you swallow big things like food. By the second meal, you should be used to it. It took me about 8-10 hours to get used to it, to where I didn't even really feel it while I was sitting around. Sleeping with it shouldn't be an issue since that's when you should be most relaxed but I have yet to sleep with it. Taking it out is by far the easiest part as all you have to do is blow out your nose like you're blowing your nose into a tissue and the nurse will just pull it out. You literally don't feel it. At least that's how the other test was like. Also it's very uncommon to get a bloody nose with this test since the catheter is so thin. I hope this helps. I wish someone would have explained all this to me before I got this done. It's really not as bad as some are making it seem.
Update: sleeping with it was no problem at all, just make sure not to roll on the catheter. I kept mine right under my pillow and made sure not to move a ton. Taking it out was a breeze and I feel so relieved that I don't have this thing in my nose anymore lol. After taking it out I didn't have a sore throat or anything. The only thing you get is a gross sour taste in your mouth when it gets pulled out but just wash your mouth out with water and you'll be fine. Overall not nearly as bad as I thought!
thank u for sharing this
Hoy cancelé la cita apenas supe que saldría con un catéter en la nariz, la verdad casi lloro de pensar lo que me iban a hacer.
I wish I would've read read your comment first before getting the test done. The other comments gave me anxiety, lol. I have the tube in me as we speak. The procedure was done exactly, as you mentioned. It just feels very uncomfortable. What were your results? Everything okay?
@burnsmac4187 Glad things are going smoothly for you! I had acidic readings when I would do things like go for a walk, bend down, eat certain things, lay down, etc. Nothing too major though, now I'm just looking into surgery options for a small sliding hiatal hernia. Did you get it taken out?
What does this do plz someone tell me?
it tells you what you already knew but for a hugh price tag
Am gonna do it this week
How did it go ?
I have to have this done soon and I am in a complete panic about it. I couldn't watch this video without having intense anxiety. They told me I am not allowed to take xanax before. What do I do?
How did the test go for you? I'm having both tests done in a few weeks.
I never did it. I was panicking about it and had to cancel.
@@jordancooperlalala sorry to hear that. I definitely don't blame you! I completely understand the anxiety thing, I have severe anxiety so that makes going through exams like this much more difficult, and almost impossible at times. How are you feeling now? Have you gotten any answers about your condition? ( if you don't mind me asking ) I attempted the monometry test a few weeks ago and couldn't get the tube down, every time the tube got to the "gag reflux" point and I tried to swallow I threw all the water up, which made me panic and I ended up pulling the tube out myself. So my doctor decided to do an EDG first and while I'm sedated place the tube in and wake me up to do the test, hopefully that makes it a little easier. Still not looking forward to it at all. After they do that I have to do the 24 hr ph test. Not going to be fun but hopefully I can just power through it.
I am "happy" to update you. I had the test done where they put some sort of chip on my throat to measure acid for 2 days. On one day I did my no acid diet (Acid Watchers Diet) and on day 2 I ate lots of acidic food (coffee, pizza, chocolate, citrus.) The test found very minimal difference between acid events on both days, and I was well within the normal range according to multiple doctors. They told me whatever my problem is, acid is either a small part of it or not a part at all. This was shocking as multiple GIs put me on meds and told me I had esophagitis due to acid reflux and made me change my diet. I still don't understand it.
So then I went to a voice and swallowing doctor and he stuck a camera up my nose and into my throat. He diagnosed me with hypersensitivity in my vocal cords and/or larynx (I don't understand this very well either.) He also concurred that acid may be a small part of my problem but not the primary part. He said he did see a few little red spots on my vocal cords consistent with acid reflux. But he said the real problem is the way my vocal cords slam into each other and the insane tension in my throat all the time. He prescribed me vocal therapy which may have helped a little but did not solve my issues. He prescribed me amitriptyline which DID help my problem but it made me so drowsy I could not take them anymore. So now he has no idea what to do and neither do I. As far as diet, I just eat whatever I want because being on the Acid Watchers Diet for 3 months did not make much of a difference to how I felt.
@@jordancooperlalala yikes! Never knew vocal cords could cause problems like that. I hope they are able to find a solution for you, I guess it's a good thing there is no acid reflux and you didn't end up having to go through the esophageal manometry after all. I've been at this for 4 years now, doctors are still trying to figure out what's wrong. It started with an esophageal stricture, and constant acid reflux. I couldn't swallow solid foods, after 3 months of being on a liquid diet, they told me acid reflux was the culprit, I'm still not really able to eat much. They put me on meds, but unfortunately, I've had zero improvement with my condition even years later. So I'm hoping these next tests will give some answers.
What about if you need to blow your nose?
Doctor told me free nostril fine but be careful with other one. My issue is constant running nose like gallons bad.
Does the test actually show acid level in the stomach???????
No one answered this question. Everyone busy with how it feels like!!
Yes! Both acidic and non acidic etc: bile, LPR
@@zackcam26I've just answered if you still want to know!
Wow
nice cut scene there 🤣 not brave enough to post the gag
I'm getting this test in 4 days.
Zach Hart I have mine in right now. Have them numb your throat for sure. And numb nose. It’s really not bad.
How your reflux
@@hhhhhhhjxbvfrhvgg nonexistent, still have issues tho
Doctor I am suffering from gerd (acidity) but endoscopy report are normal I am suffering from from than year what to do can you tell me.. I have burning Sansation in chest n stomach after eating and sour water comes to my mouth what to do doctor
Hi, did you get help? I am going through the same thing
@@olatujamichael1323Could be either LPR or NERD (non erosive reflux) Have you had impedance?
@@Britt. i haven’t
Después de leer los comentarios he dedicado cancelar esa porquería de examen, la tenia para el 15 de este mes pero no puedo con tanta tortura. No entiendo el del video cómo estuvo tan tranquilo mientras le metían ese catéter y lo peor, salir con ese colgandejo para la casa, comer y dormir con él...qué pesadilla
im supposed to have that for haiatal hernia surgery im canceling i wont dare do this
Did you have the hiatal hernia surgery?
It was not bad at all
try 24 hours with it in
OUCH! This is killing my nose.
how bad is this for people with a bad gag reflex?
I am getting this done next week I have really bad gag reflexes too. I will let you know how it goes
+ThePinkFloydPortal thanks!!
+Courtney H. hey girl today was the day. I couldn't do it. it got to the bottom of my throat and I had to pull it out and the test was canceled I am just going to push for the endoscopy. the gagging from this is too much to handle!
ThePinkFloydPortal oh no sorry to hear that! That scares me a little bit lol I had an endoscopy already, I basically have to have this done to see if I can get surgery. They have already determined that I have esophagitis.
+Courtney H. Oh Lord 😨 well when you get this done I wish you the best of luck. I really wish this test was never invented
Nope not gonna work
I cant understand these comments. The feeling was not pleasant but what test is? The worst part of the test was a bit of gagging. Gagging is not that unpleasant of a reaction, I cant understand why everyone is so worked up about it. Just get it in and go about your day, no big deal.
“Little pressure”. Bullshit!
Not very practical.