Comments on: The 48-Hour Bravo Esophageal pH Test: A Probe to Study Acid via Monitoring Capsule

By: Pam Drake

Pam Drake — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:31:29 +0000

You should always do your own research and draw your own conclusions before having any medical procedures. Scaring people on web sites for your own benefit (and I’m suspecting, your own financial gain) is just wrong.

By: Gnorb

Gnorb — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:39:07 +0000

Hey Carol,
As I mentioned, I didn’t have any problems with the Bravo. In fact, I found it quite useful and wouldn’t have minded if a permanent transmitter had been inserted, since that would help me keep track of the situation.

For the procedure, I wasn’t really lying down, so much as I was lying on my side. In any case, you’re not actually swallowing anything, just doing the swallowing motions to quell the gag reflex. Trust me, it helps. Of course, you’ll also have been without food for at least 8 hours, and without drink for at least… some other amount of time, so your stomach will be empty anyway. Still, it’ll prevent any dry heaves.

Good luck. I, as a non-doctor and only a person with my own experience, recommend the test.

By: Carol

Carol — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:23:01 +0000

Now, why in the world would something like this cause somone to kill themselves unless you were so inclined before. Makes no sense to me. I am thinking about having it soon but I would like to have it done when they do the endoscopy. How the heck do you swallow lying down?

By: Gnorb

Gnorb — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:30:50 +0000

I’m not entirely sure WHY the device would be dangerous (turned out just fine for me), but I if you can really prove it’s dangerous, then by all means. I’m all for cross checking and healthy skepticism.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:13:23 +0000

(The catheter-free Bravo PH capsule Monitoring System made by Medtronic) is very dangerous and it could and will cause catastrophic and permanent damage to the esophagus. My name is Chris and I have been investigating the Bravo PH 48 hour capsule. If you know of anyone that has had the Bravo PH 48 hour test and has been seriously injured and/or has taken one’s life, Please contact me at chrisbravoph48@yahoo.com I want to hear your story. I’m gathering more information about this very dangerous and potentially deadly medical device (Bravo PH 48 hour capsule). Thank you and God Bless.

P.S. DO NOT let any Doctor, Physician or Gastroenterologist tell you that the Bravo PH 48 hour capsule is safe. It is NOT safe…….The Bravo PH 48 hour capsule (made by Medtronic) is extremely dangerous!!!

E-mail address: chrisbravoph48@yahoo.com