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nick__myesterday at 4:48 PM1 replyview on HN

I too had esophagogastroduodenoscopy and the "sedation" I received as a barely noticeable dose of fentanyl. It was unpleasant to feel like I was drowning in saliva but it was quite bearable.

If I ever receive that procedure again, I will ask to skip the fentanyl microdose. The anesthesia and the buzz were not only underwhelming but for some reasons I started to feel the typical opioid warmth when the procedure was almost completed. Had they waited a few minutes after the IM injection I might have had another opinion on the usefulness on fentanyl during endoscopie because the last 30s were almost pleasant!


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archagonyesterday at 8:36 PM

FYI, there is an alternative, depending on what you need it for: https://jamiekoufman.com/tne-transnasal-esophagoscopy-is-the...

However, doctors who do it are a bit hard to come by.

With a esophagogastroduodenoscopy, I think the main issue is the gag reflex, not necessarily the pain.