Hi All,
Wasn't sure where was appropriate to put this but just wanted to share this with you...
So I have to go to the hospital today for a Barium Swallow test. I've been 'suffering' with indigestion which has now resulted in my being sick every so often when I eat. At first I ignored it, then I mentioned it to both the nurse & dr (each of whom dismissed it as heart burn & indigestion) however on a recent visit to the dr, I mentioned my nan & uncle both had cancer of the oesophagus so now I have to go for this test.
Now you may think 'oh dear, that's awful'? But no, my thought is more along the lines of 'oh, no - worm drink!!!'
Let me explain....
When we were kids, I used to get a bucket of water in the garden and make 'mud pies' which I then used to coax my little brother into eating, assuring him that they were good for him. This lead to the poor mite getting 'worms'. As a result, the whole family had to have treatment which came in the form of a powder that you had to add water to and drink.
This stuff was gross! It used to go all gritty at the bottom of the glass so mum used to add more water and make us drink it until it was gone. It was always 'blackcurrant flavour'. So I've never been able to drink fruit squash except orange as the smell makes me wretch! I have an awful feeling that this test which involves drinking a solution is going to make me do the same!
I'm such a woose but I guess this is what they mean by 'what goes around, comes around'! My brother is going to think this is hilarious.....
Amanda
Wasn't sure where was appropriate to put this but just wanted to share this with you...
So I have to go to the hospital today for a Barium Swallow test. I've been 'suffering' with indigestion which has now resulted in my being sick every so often when I eat. At first I ignored it, then I mentioned it to both the nurse & dr (each of whom dismissed it as heart burn & indigestion) however on a recent visit to the dr, I mentioned my nan & uncle both had cancer of the oesophagus so now I have to go for this test.
Now you may think 'oh dear, that's awful'? But no, my thought is more along the lines of 'oh, no - worm drink!!!'
Let me explain....
When we were kids, I used to get a bucket of water in the garden and make 'mud pies' which I then used to coax my little brother into eating, assuring him that they were good for him. This lead to the poor mite getting 'worms'. As a result, the whole family had to have treatment which came in the form of a powder that you had to add water to and drink.
This stuff was gross! It used to go all gritty at the bottom of the glass so mum used to add more water and make us drink it until it was gone. It was always 'blackcurrant flavour'. So I've never been able to drink fruit squash except orange as the smell makes me wretch! I have an awful feeling that this test which involves drinking a solution is going to make me do the same!
I'm such a woose but I guess this is what they mean by 'what goes around, comes around'! My brother is going to think this is hilarious.....
Amanda