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@joanaiken are EGDs the same as ERCPs? I'll have to look it up. I always tell the nurses about the sedation but they say that they give me the maximum I can have. Unfortunately I have been on so much pain medication that I seem immune to it. I need a stronger dosage than most people. Go figure? My main concern is the pancreatitis. That takes morphine, demerol, and trazadone with Tylenol in between. Most are delivered via IV or a shot in the butt. For the ERCP they give you a muscle relaxant and a numbing throat spray. That's all. I'm just past my one year anniversary and it's been quite a ride!
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As I understand it, during an ERCP they can look at bile ducts and pancreatic ducts in a retrograde fashion from the duodenum. In an EGD, the duodenum is visualized, but the main thing they look at is all of our varies and see if any are bleeding. If you have more info or different info, I am open to all advice. I guess like many, I’m just praying to be put on a list. I’m already past that point but no one is receiving proper care where I’m at.
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EGD = esophagogastricduodenoscopy. ERCP= endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram EGD is more for looking at the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. I had multiples of these when I had bleeding esophageal varices. This is more of an upper GI exam. The ERCP goes down further and can look at the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts. The first year IS quite the ride as your new organ settles in and your docs find the right combination of meds. Sorry about the need for strong pain meds. Maybe write down all of your concerns prior to the procedure and discuss with the transplant team.