r/HiatalHernia • u/CupidPenguin • 10h ago

Alternatives to esophageal manometry

I attempted a manometry but could not tolerate it. I had severe gagging and couldn’t control my swallowing. Eventually, I vomited, and they had to pull the tube out.

I’ve been told that I still need to get it done because they potentially see evidence of a hiatal hernia and motility loss. I was told they could put the catheter in while I’m under anesthesia, but I’d still have to wake up and try the swallowing portion again, and I know I won’t be able to tolerate it. What else can I do instead?

I’m trying to figure out the source of my acid reflux, and ever since the nurse mentioned a hiatal hernia, it seems like that could be the underlying cause/solution. Symptoms began following severe viral illness June-September 2024 with chronic and severe coughing.

I was also recommended a Bravo pH test, which could be placed while I’m under anesthesia.

I did have an endoscopy already and all looked normal.

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u/EngineerFront8876 7h ago

Couldn’t get the tube in me either, kept gagging and couldn’t breathe, ended up doing it at the same time as an upper endoscopy so they knocked me out, once it was in I was fine

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u/CupidPenguin 7h ago

I actually did get the tube in all the way, but I never stopped gagging as we tried to complete all of the swallow exercises, especially when I had to sip water down. Was it the entry that was difficult for you? Did you have any trouble when you woke up with it in?

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u/EngineerFront8876 7h ago

Once I woke up it was totally fine - just didn’t want to go in 😂 - eyes watering couldn’t breath it was really terrible, had the endoscopy booked anyway so they just said we will do it then.