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Jane2904
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Family member had Upper Endoscopy on Tuesday morning. They took multiple biopsies.

Some discomfort in chest area. Checked in with Doctors office and they said," well you had biopsies." Not a very reassuring response.

So still have some discomfort.

Anyone experience discomfort in chest after biopsies?

Thanks

[ 08-27-2015, 06:42 PM: Message edited by: Jane2904 ]

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SickSam
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I had an upper endoscopy and they took biopsies in my stomach. I had a nagging pain in my stomach (the kind of pain you'd get by pinching yourself with tweezers) for several months afterwards. It concerned me, but it finally went away. I guess maybe it's normal.

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Jane2904
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Hi SickSam,

Sorry you experienced pain. Glad it finally went away.

Anyone else?

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Keebler
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What can help heal the tissue: Slippery Elm Bark powder (carefully mixed in water) or capsules . . . DGL (a kind of licorice root extract) . . . marshmallow root tablets . . . aloe vera capsules.

Avoid NSAIDS and aspirin.

See chapters for most of those herbs listed above:

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Home: http://oneearthherbs.squarespace.com/

The ONE EARTH HERBAL SOURCEBOOK (Tillotson, et al)

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Keebler
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Avoiding gluten and also all carbonated beverages (even plain fizzy water) would be a good thing, too. I hope your relative feels better before too long.
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Keebler
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"Upper Endoscopy" & "chest" - you are talking about the chest region hurting from tissue clipping having been taken from the inside of the esophagus / upper GI tract before the stomach, right?
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Jane2904
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Keebler thanks so much. Will have to get the books you mentioned.

Appreciate the info.

Yes, chest discomfort , upper GI tract.

Yes, is gluten free and no fizzy drinks. Drinks mostly water.

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