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Re: Another Endoscopy and a tube in stomach???

From: Judy
Date: 11/03/00
Time: 09:24:44

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I have already had the gastric emptying test and it was normal. I feel like I probably do need another endoscopy and maybe dilation but shouldn't I wait a little longer before having another one? It has only been 3 weeks. I was told that dilating causes some trauma to the esophagus and I'm concerned that it is too soon. I also think more time might also show whether the prevacid has helped to heal the inflamation that still showed up in the last endoscopy. So my question is really about how long to wait between endoscopies. What are your feelings on the tube in my stomach?

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