ginnie, about the ENT, at the visit I had he ran a scope down right away after hearing my swallow had gotten worse and my ability to talk. NOw he works with kids too so I think that is why is did this all very fast with little time for me to get worried. It was no big deal except I need to be sure the docs know that I can get worse with any sedation with my muscle weakness. that is what happened. I called back and asked what he used and he used lidocaine and afrin in a spray that was in my mind way to liberal for me personally. Everyone is different. He came thru the door and immediately started to spray it up my nose and sprayed and sprayed. They he put the tube up my nose and from there down into my throat. He asked me to make some sounds so he could see my vocal chords move.

My daughter and I left the room and I sat till this staff person took us to set up the MRI of my throat and swallow test. By the time we were about to leave I felt I had become alot weaker. When I got home I needed to eat and was so exhausted I wasnt thinking clearly and ate anyway. Bad idea. Something went into my lungs causing me to have this scary thing for over a week.

Just be sure this person knows to be careful with the anesthsia and dont eat till your sure you can after and you should be fine. I really didnt feel a thing when he did it and was grateful that he took me very seriously.

Annie59