# What are some of the things this could be \[medical diagnosis\] **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [July 3, 2015, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-things-this-could-be-medical-diagnosis/724111 "2015-07-03T04:11:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![MmeRose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ee7513/32.png) [@MmeRose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MmeRose)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2015, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-things-this-could-be-medical-diagnosis/724111/21 "2015-07-05T00:03:27Z")
If it is problem with swallowing, they can do a modified barium swallow, it’s quite interesting because you can watch the spoonful of barium go down on the x-ray. GERD (or GERDS as people seem to want to call it now, for some unknown reason) is pretty likely, common things are common, and it can show up in different ways (cough, bad breathe you name it). Until you get to the doctor, try Pepcid or Zantac. There is even OTC Pepsid Complete which is a Mixture of Pepsid and Tums. Peptid and Zantac are good medications, and proton pump inhibitors are way over-prescribed and actually not as safe as people think (risk of osteoporosis). ---
**Author:** ![sweat209](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9fc348/32.png) [@sweat209](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweat209)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2015, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-things-this-could-be-medical-diagnosis/724111/22 "2015-07-05T00:11:41Z")
> [@MmeRose](#): > > If it is problem with swallowing, they can do a modified barium swallow, it’s quite interesting because you can watch the spoonful of barium go down on the x-ray. > > GERD (or GERDS as people seem to want to call it now, for some unknown reason) is pretty likely, common things are common, and it can show up in different ways (cough, bad breathe you name it). > > Until you get to the doctor, try Pepcid or Zantac. There is even OTC Pepsid Complete which is a Mixture of Pepsid and Tums. Peptid and Zantac are good medications, and proton pump inhibitors are way over-prescribed and actually not as safe as people think (risk of osteoporosis). I have not had any problems swallowing. But for the past 3 months I have been doing some renovation work in the house lifting and carrying things things not sure if it triggered any thing. ---
**Author:** ![sweat209](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9fc348/32.png) [@sweat209](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweat209)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2015, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-things-this-could-be-medical-diagnosis/724111/23 "2015-07-05T00:16:49Z")
> [@SeaDragonTattoo](#): > > You get drugs for that. Tell them you have a sensitive gag reflex. > > Your posts don’t make sense. You don’t want to take medications that will help, and you don’t want to undergo the procedure that would diagnose a reason to take those meds. > > Why, again, won’t you take the meds that will help and certainly won’t hurt or make you toss your cookies, even? I made an appointment with my family doctor I feel it may be some thing more wrong with me just to be on the safe side. > [@GrumpyBunny](#): > > You’re obsessed with the endoscopy. > > You aren’t likely to need one. And if you do get one, you are under “light sedation”. You won’t remember a thing. > > There’s nothing to drink before an upper endoscopy, that’s the lower endoscopy. Do they put you to sleep or are you awake but cannot feel any thing. Is it full or semi anesthesia? ---
**Author:** ![Rachellelogram](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rachellelogram/32/8689_2.png) [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2015, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-things-this-could-be-medical-diagnosis/724111/24 "2015-07-05T00:42:29Z")
If you insist on not visiting a doctor, you can get Famotidine OTC very cheaply at Walmart. I used it for a couple of years to successfully control GERD, and what I suspect was a stomach ulcer, when I couldn’t afford to visit a doctor. If your symptoms go away with 2-3 pills a day (taken 30 minutes before meals), then it’s probably GERD-related. If not, the pills won’t harm you in any way. Famotidine started losing efficacy for me recently, so I went to the doctor and she put me on a prescription of 20mg Omeprazole/day. It works even better than the Famotidine, and in fact the cost is even cheaper with my new and improved health insurance (less than $7 a month). ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2015, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-things-this-could-be-medical-diagnosis/724111/25 "2015-07-05T01:31:53Z")
> [@sweat209](#): > > I made an appointment with my family doctor I feel it may be some thing more wrong with me just to be on the safe side. Good! My guess is also GERD, but you have enough symptoms that it would be good to see a doctor. I had similar symptoms and turned out to have both GERD and a minor case of Barrett’s. “Acid pills” have been extremely effective in treating me. But you should get a doctor to check you out. > [@sweat209](#): > > Do they put you to sleep or are you awake but cannot feel any thing. Is it full or semi anesthesia? Typically, they use light sedation. It inhibits the gag reflex, and also interferes with storing memories, so you probably won’t remember the procedure. They don’t ordinarily need to knock you out, though, and in fact it’s easier to do the procedure if the patient is awake enough to follow instructions. It’s an extremely safe procedure. I’ve had endoscopies both with and without sedation. The gagging is very unpleasant but mostly alleviated by sedation. Other than that, it’s not particularly painful. You don’t have to drink anything before it, or change your diet in any way until the night before the procedure. You do have to fast for a few hours – typically they ask you not to eat anything after supper the night before – to ensure that your stomach is empty. It’s the most reliable way to diagnose most of the serious problems you might have. It is much more useful for diagnosing most of your likely problems than x-rays or an ultrasound. ---
**Author:** ![GrumpyBunny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc8723/32.png) [@GrumpyBunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrumpyBunny)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2015, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-things-this-could-be-medical-diagnosis/724111/26 "2015-07-05T03:09:54Z")
> [@sweat209](#): > > Do they put you to sleep or are you awake but cannot feel any thing. Is it full or semi anesthesia? It’s called twilight sedation. I had it for the upper endoscopies I’ve had (I had three last year), and when I get Botox for migraines. I never remember anything after the nice anesthesiologist says, “You’ll feel like you’ve had some wine…” ---
**Author:** ![sweat209](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9fc348/32.png) [@sweat209](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweat209)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2015, 11:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-things-this-could-be-medical-diagnosis/724111/27 "2015-07-05T11:09:49Z")
> [@Rachellelogram](#): > > If you insist on not visiting a doctor, you can get Famotidine OTC very cheaply at Walmart. I used it for a couple of years to successfully control GERD, and what I suspect was a stomach ulcer, when I couldn’t afford to visit a doctor. If your symptoms go away with 2-3 pills a day (taken 30 minutes before meals), then it’s probably GERD-related. If not, the pills won’t harm you in any way. > > Famotidine started losing efficacy for me recently, so I went to the doctor and she put me on a prescription of 20mg Omeprazole/day. It works even better than the Famotidine, and in fact the cost is even cheaper with my new and improved health insurance (less than $7 a month). The reason I want to see the doctor is some things don’t add up right. It seems to hit me before I go to bed and some times when I get up and hungry. It comes and goes through the day and some days better than other days. And I have gone 10 to 12 hours with out food and still get episodes!! Some salty and greasy foods do seem to make it worse the episodes. Funny thing is it does not awake me from my sleep but laying down or slouching some times does cause me to get up and walk around to stop the continue swallowing!! So some times before going to bad is a nightmare!! But when I do fall a asleep it does not wake me up from my sleep!! But some times in the morning when I’m laying in bad awake it starts again. Not sure if this is anxiety thing feed backing on the medical symptom making it worse or some thing more wrong with me than GERD. > [@](#): > > It’s called twilight sedation. I had it for the upper endoscopies I’ve had (I had three last year), and when I get Botox for migraines. I never remember anything after the nice anesthesiologist says, “You’ll feel like you’ve had some wine…” Why can’t you be 100% awake but just give your meds to stop the reflux, acid and gagging? ---
**Author:** ![PatrickLondon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/patricklondon/32/4422_2.png) [@PatrickLondon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PatrickLondon)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2015, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-things-this-could-be-medical-diagnosis/724111/28 "2015-07-05T13:16:23Z")
> [@sweat209](#): > > So the only way to rule out ulcers,helicobacter,Barrett’s disease, cancer or hiatus hernia is by endoscopy? A neck x-ray and ultrasound can not show this? I don’t know, but that’s what the doctor’s there to advise you about, surely? Why keep a dog and bark yourself? ---
**Author:** ![PatrickLondon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/patricklondon/32/4422_2.png) [@PatrickLondon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PatrickLondon)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2015, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-things-this-could-be-medical-diagnosis/724111/29 "2015-07-05T13:22:20Z")
PS: I wasn’t looking forward to the endoscopy, and it’s not something I’d do again unless I absolutely had to, but it really wasn’t that bad. They anaesthetised the back of my mouth and throat to suppress the gag reflex, but once the tube was down there, the discomfort was just about bearable. Taking scrape samples and photos had no real effect. In the end, about fifteen minutes of discomfort was worth the eventual peace of mind, and there were no after-effects (not even the flatulence they warned about). Well, none, apart from being ravenously hungry from having had to fast in advance. I could have opted to have it done under general anaesthetic, but they’d have insisted on my having someone there to accompany me home. (One man was there for his daughter, and was trying to explain to the nurse why she might not be coming round as fast as everyone else - because, he said, “She’s got slight necrophilia”). ---
**Author:** ![GrumpyBunny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc8723/32.png) [@GrumpyBunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrumpyBunny)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2015, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-things-this-could-be-medical-diagnosis/724111/30 "2015-07-05T13:33:39Z")
> [@sweat209](#): > > > [@](#): > > > > Quote: > > It’s called twilight sedation. I had it for the upper endoscopies I’ve had (I had three last year), and when I get Botox for migraines. I never remember anything after the nice anesthesiologist says, “You’ll feel like you’ve had some wine…” > > Why can’t you be 100% awake but just give your meds to stop the reflux, acid and gagging? Why would you want to be awake? You can’t control anything that’s happening then. You have a tube going down your throat and that sucks. It’s rather unpleasant, and it’s much easier if you’re in twilight. And you can take medications to stop the reflux and acid right now. Have you tried any of them or made any of the dietary changes suggested? ---
**Author:** ![GrumpyBunny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc8723/32.png) [@GrumpyBunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrumpyBunny)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2015, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-things-this-could-be-medical-diagnosis/724111/31 "2015-07-05T13:34:40Z")
> [@PatrickLondon](#): > > One man was there for his daughter, and was trying to explain to the nurse why she might not be coming round as fast as everyone else - because, he said, “She’s got slight necrophilia”. Priceless! ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2015, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-things-this-could-be-medical-diagnosis/724111/32 "2015-07-05T13:57:53Z")
> [@GrumpyBunny](#): > > Why would you want to be awake? You can’t control anything that’s happening then. You have a tube going down your throat and that sucks. It’s rather unpleasant, and it’s much easier if you’re in twilight. > … Yes. I’ve done it both ways, because I had an unpleasant reaction to sedation. I advise my friends to consider colonoscopy without sedation, because that’s (at least for me) not bad at all, and it’s nice to be able to see your innards and go home unassisted. But unless you know you don’t tolerate sedation well (which is quite rare–other than my mom, I’ve never met anyone else who has a problem with it) I’d advise sedation for an upper endoscopy. It’s not that it’s horribly painful, but it’s extremely unpleasant. I had to meditate and basically focus on keeping everything relaxed, and couldn’t pay attention to the exam anyway. The drugs do the “keep everything relaxed” part very well. That makes it much less unpleasant for both the patient and the doctor. But either way, it’s brief, and then it’s done. ---
**Author:** ![MmeRose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ee7513/32.png) [@MmeRose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MmeRose)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2015, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-things-this-could-be-medical-diagnosis/724111/33 "2015-07-05T14:01:40Z")
Local anaesthetic spray is weak and doesn’t last, as I learned last week in the ENT office with a scope inside my nose. You could always have one of these twilight sleep drugs… > [@](#): > Anaesthesia. 2003 Jun;58(6):549-53. Sexual hallucinations during and after sedation and anaesthesia. Balasubramaniam B1, Park GR Abstract Sexual hallucinations have been reported since the introduction of chloroform. Newer agents such as midazolam and propofol appear particularly prone to producing them. Some practitioners have been the victims of allegations resulting from the hallucinogenic effects of these drugs. Other individuals, including doctors, have used the amnesic effects of midazolam and other drugs to sexually assault victims. Clinicians should be aware of the risks to which they may inadvertently expose themselves if these drugs are not used carefully. > [@](#): > ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2015, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-things-this-could-be-medical-diagnosis/724111/34 "2015-07-05T14:55:20Z")
midazolam is commonly used for endoscopies. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![No\_umlaut\_for\_U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ea5d25/32.png) [@No\_umlaut\_for\_U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_umlaut_for_U)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2015, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-things-this-could-be-medical-diagnosis/724111/35 "2015-07-05T20:51:23Z")
Barrett’s is probably unlikely unless you’ve had untreated GERD/acid reflux for years. From my own experience, I had acid issues (insufficiently treated) for about 20 years before hoarseness kicked in. It’s not much of an indicator, in my opinion. Seriously, I’ve have the barium swallow many years ago, and an endoscopy more recently. It is no big deal. Period. The endoscopy found more problems than the other did. Quit worrying (in itself can increase acid), drink less coffee and skip alcohol, go to the doctor, and take the meds and you will be fine. ---
**Author:** ![sweat209](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9fc348/32.png) [@sweat209](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweat209)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2015, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-things-this-could-be-medical-diagnosis/724111/36 "2015-07-05T21:50:26Z")
> [@Rachellelogram](#): > > If you insist on not visiting a doctor, you can get Famotidine OTC very cheaply at Walmart. I used it for a couple of years to successfully control GERD, and what I suspect was a stomach ulcer, when I couldn’t afford to visit a doctor. If your symptoms go away with 2-3 pills a day (taken 30 minutes before meals), then it’s probably GERD-related. If not, the pills won’t harm you in any way. > > Famotidine started losing efficacy for me recently, so I went to the doctor and she put me on a prescription of 20mg Omeprazole/day. It works even better than the Famotidine, and in fact the cost is even cheaper with my new and improved health insurance (less than $7 a month). ## **Some of these symptoms of heartburn that should be ruled out like below.** > **[H. Pylori Infection: Symptoms, Causes, and More](https://www.healthline.com/health/helicobacter-pylori)** > > H. pylori is a common bacteria that may cause pain and increase the risk of ulcers or stomach cancer. Learn about symptoms, complications, and more. > [@](#): > > **What Is an H. Pylori Infection?** > > H. pylori are a type of bacteria that may infect around two-thirds of the people in the world. The H. in the name is short for Helicobacter—so called because they are spiral in shape (“helico-,” as in the word “helicopter,” means “spiral”). > > What Are the Symptoms of H. Pylori Infection? > > Symptoms may include abdominal pain, which typically occurs when your stomach is empty, at night, or a few hours after meals. It is described as a gnawing pain, and it may come and go. Eating or taking antacid drugs may relieve the pain. > If you have this type of pain you should visit your doctor. Also, if you have a strong pain that does not go away, you should contact your doctor. > A number of other symptoms may be associated with H. pylori infection. However, these are common symptoms that can be due to other conditions, and some are even experienced by healthy people from time to time: > • excessive burping > • feeling bloated > • feeling sick or vomiting > • losing your appetite > • losing weight > > Although common, if any of these symptoms persist, or if they are causing you concern, it is always best to see your doctor. If you notice blood or a black color in your feces or vomit, you should consult your doctor. > > Diagnosing H. Pylori Infection > > Blood Tests > You may need to give blood samples, which will be used to look for antibodies against H. pylori. > > Stool Tests > A stool sample may be needed to check for signs of Helicobacter pylori in your feces. > > Breath Tests > If you have a breath test, you will swallow a preparation containing radioactive carbon. The H. pylori bacteria release an enzyme that breaks down this combination, releasing the carbon, which is then detected by using a special device. > > Endoscopy > A long, thin instrument called an endoscope is inserted into your mouth and fed down into your stomach and duodenum. An attached camera sends back images that are viewed on a monitor. Any abnormal areas can be inspected, and special tools used with the endoscope can take a sample of these areas, if required. * * * [http://www.healthline.com/health/peptic-ulcer#Symptoms3](http://www.healthline.com/health/peptic-ulcer#Symptoms3) > [@](#): > > **There are three types of peptic ulcers:** > • gastric ulcers - ulcers that develop inside the stomach > • esophageal ulcers - ulcers that develop inside the esophagus > • duodenal ulcers - ulcers that develop in the upper section of the small intestines, called the duodenum > > Symptoms of Peptic Ulcers > > The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is burning abdominal pain that extends from the navel to the chest, which can range from mild to severe. In some cases, the pain may wake you up at night. Small peptic ulcers may not produce any symptoms. > > Other common signs of a peptic ulcer include: > • changes in appetite > • nausea > • bloody or dark stools > • unexplained weight loss > • vomiting > • chest pain > > Tests and Exams for Peptic Ulcers > Two types of tests are available to diagnose a peptic ulcer. They are called upper endoscopy and upper gastrointestinal (GI), an X-ray examination > > Upper Endoscopy > In this procedure, your doctor inserts a long tube with a camera down your throat and into your stomach and small intestine in order to examine the area for ulcers. This instrument also allows your doctor to remove a tissue sample for examination. > > Upper GI > If you do not have difficulty swallowing and have a low risk of stomach cancer, your doctor may recommend an upper GI test. For this procedure, your doctor will have you drink a thick liquid called barium, and then take an X-ray of your stomach, esophagus, and small intestine. The liquid will make it possible for your doctor to view and treat the ulcer. * * * [http://www.healthline.com/health/esophagitis#Overview1](http://www.healthline.com/health/esophagitis#Overview1) > [@](#): > > **Esophagitis is any inflammation or irritation of the esophagus (the tube that sends food from your throat down to your stomach).** > > This disorder can cause a wide variety of symptoms, including trouble swallowing, sore throat, and heartburn. Left untreated, esophagitis can lead to the development of ulcers or even to a severe narrowing of the esophagus. > > Symptoms of esophagitis include: > • difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) > • pain when you swallow (odynophagia) > • sore throat > • hoarse voice > • heartburn > • acid reflux > • chest pain when eating > • nausea, vomiting > • abdominal pain > • decrease in appetite > • cough > > In addition to a physical examination, your doctor will likely order diagnostic tests, which may include: > • endoscopy (a tube with a camera is inserted down the throat to allow the doctor to see the esophagus) > • barium X-ray, also called an upper GI series (your doctor will have you drink a barium solution, which helps abnormalities to show up on an X-ray image) > • biopsy (a piece of tissue from your esophagus is removed and examined under a microscope) > • allergy tests, which may include skin tests and eliminating certain foods from your diet * * * [http://www.healthline.com/health/hiatal-hernia#Causes2](http://www.healthline.com/health/hiatal-hernia#Causes2) > [@](#): > > What Causes a Hiatal Hernia? > > The exact cause of many hiatal hernias isn’t known. In some people, muscle tissue may be weakened by injury or other damage. This makes it possible for your stomach to push through your diaphragm. > > Another cause is putting too much pressure on the muscles around your stomach. This may happen when: > > ``` > coughing > vomiting > straining during bowel movements > lifting heavy objects > > ``` > > Symptoms of a Hiatal Hernia > > It’s rare for even fixed hiatal hernias to cause symptoms. If you do experience any symptoms, they are usually caused by stomach acid, bile, or air entering your esophagus. Common symptoms include: > > ``` > heartburn that gets worse when you lean over or lie down > chest pain > trouble swallowing > belching > > ``` > > Testing for and Diagnosing Hiatal Hernias > > Several tests can be done to diagnose a hiatal hernia. > Barium X-Ray > > Your doctor may have you drink a liquid with barium in it before taking an X-ray. This X-ray provides a clear silhouette of your upper digestive tract. The image allows your doctor to see the location of your stomach. If it is protruding through your diaphragm, you have a hiatal hernia. > Endoscopy > > Your doctor may slide a thin tube in your throat and pass it down to your esophagus and stomach. Your doctor will be able to see if your stomach is pushing through your diaphragm. Any strangulation or obstruction will also be visible. > [@](#): > > Why would you want to be awake? You can’t control anything that’s happening then. You have a tube going down your throat and that sucks. It’s rather unpleasant, and it’s much easier if you’re in twilight. So only way to get the unpleasant feeling to go away is give your meds that make you sleepy or put you to sleep? They cannot give you meds to make it go away but you are still 100% awake? > [@](#): > > I don’t know, but that’s what the doctor’s there to advise you about, surely? Why keep a dog and bark yourself? This is why I want to read up on this to discuss this with my doctor. It most likely the doctor will order many tests. And I should mentally get ready just in case the doctor wants me to have a endoscopy. Other things that I would like checked out to rule out are. swelling in or near your airway swelling around the vocal cords (croup) inflammation of the tissue that covers your windpipe (epiglottitis) > [@](#): > > Why would you want to be awake? You can’t control anything that’s happening then. You have a tube going down your throat and that sucks. It’s rather unpleasant, and it’s much easier if you’re in twilight. A endoscopy is just not pretty and being a asleep or in a twilight highs when people are around you doing stuff is not pretty. At least you don’t make you drink that horrible drink like they do with colonoscopy!! ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2015, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-things-this-could-be-medical-diagnosis/724111/37 "2015-07-05T22:36:02Z")
> [@sweat209](#): > > … > So only way to get the unpleasant feeling to go away is give your meds that make you sleepy or put you to sleep? They cannot give you meds to make it go away but you are still 100% awake? > … That was not an option at the medical center where I have had endoscopies. I discussed the options after having an unpleasant reaction to the sedative. Let me know if you learn otherwise, as I have an endoscopy coming up soon. 😛 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-things-this-could-be-medical-diagnosis/724111.md?page=1)