esophageal manometry and ph catheter procedure

[scb11]

Hi, I am having an Esophageal Manometry and PH Catheter Procedure next week.  I am wondering if anyone else has had this and what to expect.  Susan

[Smiley2000]

I had a Manometry done 5 weeks ago.  They will spray something in your throat and nose and before you know it they poke the pipe in your nose and then you have to start swallowing to get the pipe in your esophagus.  You will then lay on your side and the procedure continues.

It takes about 30 minutes and afterwards your voice will be horse or almost "gone" for about an hour.

You have to prepare yourself that it is not a very comfortable procedure, but it is important to get this done.

[shaz71]

Hi my daughter who is 7yrs old is having a ph study on the 22nd of December so the week after, let me know how it goes i am dreading it more because i know she is already a anxious child so i know she will kick off , i hope they are going to sedate her as i can't see her sitting still whilst they do it. Sharon x

[selmaS]

Hi I did not have this done, but know there r a few members that have....I hope they post a reply for u.

I wanted to wish u luck and hope all goes well.

"selma"