Endoscope and Colonoscopy same day

Hello Susan

I have had nausea since Oct 2014, I got diagnosed with HPylori in Nov. had so many tests , scans all showing normal. Had to wait 8 months to see a GI doc. They didn't feel severe nausea and light headedness was urgent. I lost weight got dehydrated and bouts of dirrahea . I took antibiotics for a month last Nov. Years prior I turned to junk food and ate very poorly and gained 110 lbs. put on BP meds and cholesterol went up .

But it was last Oct walking down the street that I got really dizzy and nauseous and my BP went way high.

My iron was low and we rectified it but the nausea was so bad it was hard to move . If I lie still I would be OK, I spent about 4 months in bed only to get up to use the washroom or soak in a bath .

As the months went on I turned my lifestyle around lost 70 lbs and am a Vegan/ Gluten Free. My GI doc examined me and said that I was fine didn't know what it could be. If I get worse or it doesn't go away call him.

So when it started Oct / 14 I would rate it has a 9/10 for discomfort. It would last all day unless I was sleeping which wasn't much.

I would take gravol just to get me to see my dr. or go to the ER which I 

went often.

I was retested for HPylori it was gone , was told by my GI that this was probably not the cause of my sickness .

Then I felt it went away for a few months to just be once in awhile and 

maybe a rating of a 3/9. It feels like it's coming back again every day but not 24/7. Just off and on in the day, I drink hot water and ginger it subsides or if I lay down.

I heard from my GI office that the doc wants me to have both done at the same time... upper/lower. I was nervous to have the upper one never mind both and same time...Eeeeks! I don't like the feeling of getting knocked out or just a sleepy drug yet I don't want to be done with no numbing either. So that is why I posted anyone have this done same day.

Please tell me why you had to have both done and not just upper?

How bad was it , you said you just came from having them done and your alert enough to type. Are you in the UK.... I am in Canada things might be done differently.

Much Thanks for letting me rant on

 

I had both done to make sure we were checking everything. I am in the U.S.

Was it uncomfortable? Yes, but I have to get to the root of my problem. Actually, I think it helped me. Since my system had to be cleaned out (no eating for 2 days - only clear liquids then an enema right before the tests) I do see notable improvement in my system - for the last 2 days, I feel much better - I am praying it continues.

I take 40 mg of pantoprazole 30 minutes before breakfast or lunch (my stomach rarely lets me eat both) and 30 minutes before dinner.

Then 25 mg of meclizine right before I go to bed (possible/probable motion sickness when I wake up). For now I am sleeping sitting up. And 12.5 mg right when I open my eyes in the morning.

I am not all better, but much better than I was.

Go for the tests / you need to find out what is wrong. Yes it's uncomfortable, but what is worse? Going through what you are going through and not knowing why? Or a little discomfort? Only you can answer that question

Thx Susan for your reply ..., were you not sedated? Did it take long to do both ?

You seemed to be pretty alert after like I mentioned to go online when you just returned.

I know of people that have had one or the other not both same time .

I do want to know what is going on there has to be a reason why I am still not 100%.

Maybe all it is inflammation , I am not one to take meds if I don't have to. Think it's a bandaid effect.

So do you have all the results now and where to now?

Appreciate your feedback

Yes, I was sedated - I don't know how they do it where you are, but first the had me drink this disgusting stuff that prevents you from gagging - if you get that, drink it as quick as possible and breath through your mouth. It didn't take that long - I don't know the actual time, but my appointment was at 2:30 in the afternoon and I have an hour drive home and was home before dinner time..

I am still waiting for results.

The reason I respond so quickly because I am waiting for emails from family and Doctors. I use my cell phone and get alert sounds when a message is received. Plus I really need a resolution to this so want to make sure I'm doing everything possible.

I am feeling a little better, but it's been 6 weeks - all since my leg surgery - I was fine before surgery and have been sick ever since.

Your Dr. Will need you to clean out your system before your tests. I couldn't eat for 2 days before then before my appointment, I had to use an enema - not pleasant. But cleaning out my system, then having the tests, I feel much better - not all better, but quite a bit better.

Tips:

Eat small bland meals

Chew your food very well

Drink water

Take any medications as directed

Does this help?

Yes... thanks Susan I found out that I will wait until Oct 8th when I see him in his office. At that point we will discuss what I should do .

I will tell him that I will opt to do the endoscope first then if needed a colonoscopy at a later date. I don't have a big spicy diet now. I am a vegan and gluten free. I don't drink or drink coffee or pop. It won't be that hard to eat nothing for 2 days I detox at times for 3 days a few times a year.

I think they spray your throat first then you get the sleepy juice for a bit.

One thing at a time

Thanks again ... I recall when I was 6 weeks in thought that was long . Now I look back at my stint of 11 months, feel great that I hung in with no harsh drugs