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Members strongly encouraged someone considering whether to get an endoscopy and colonoscopy, with several sharing their own experiences of... Read more

Members strongly encouraged someone considering whether to get an endoscopy and colonoscopy, with several sharing their own experiences of receiving the procedures and finding valuable answers, including one member who discovered a polyp that required removal and another who learned they had excess stomach bacteria. Many members described dealing with similar symptoms like chest pain from acid reflux that mimicked heart attack sensations, sharing that medications like Pantoprazole, pink liquid antacids from the ER, and IB Gard have helped manage their symptoms with varying degrees of success. A recurring theme was the importance of being proactive about testing to reduce anxiety and ensure proper treatment, with advice to discuss the pros and cons with family and doctors, request biopsies during procedures for more thorough findings, and advocate for answers when symptoms persist.