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How to find out endoscopy waiting times

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moogle
moogle

Hi all,

I've been having some problems with my bowel (I've got IBS) which has conincided with a lot of back pain (to the point where I am struggling to complete normal day to day activities).

I have been diagnosed with having lordosis and an anterior pelvic tilt, but the physio doesn't think that it is just this that is causing issues (the back pain started when I was having bowel problems & I haven't had issues with my back prior to this). However, I've been given some exercises to do to work on reducing the tilt as obviously this needs to be addressed.

I've had an ultrasound on my abdomen which has come back clear.

I've also been referred to a gynecologist as the back pain could be caused by endometriosis. My consultant is going to refer me for a laparoscopy to check this avenue. He has also said that he thinks that it is possible that the back pain is referred pain from my bowel.

There is a history of bowel disorders in my family, all the women (I'm female) on both sides have had diverticulitis in addition to IBS.

So I have asked my GP to refer me for an endoscopy because this seems the next logical step, in addition to checking that it isn't a gynacological issue.

I have been given a choice of which hospital I want to go to, but I don't mind where I go, I just want to go to the one with the shortest waiting times. 

Does anybody know how I can find the waiting time for this specific procedure to be done?

Also, has anybody else experienced anything similar?

Many Thanks.

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  • lily65668
    lily65668 moogle

    Posted

    Hi moogle. Sorry to hear about your health problems. I'm sure there'll be people on this board who can offer useful advice, but you might get even better answers on one of the colonoscopy or diverticulitis boards on this site. This one is the upper gastrointestinal endoscopy group, whereas you're more likely to be having a colonoscopy. Other end!biggrin I know it's a bit confusing, as both are referred to as endoscopy, but this word simply means looking into the body by means of a tube.

    I hope you find the answers you need, as well as an end to your health problems.

    • moogle
      moogle lily65668

      Posted

      Thank you lily, I didn't realise that I'd posted on the wrong boards. Whoops!
    • lily65668
      lily65668 moogle

      Posted

      Well, not entirely wrong. I think a lot of people on here have had to have both gastroscopy and endoscopy so I'm sure you'll still get a few answers. Try posting again on one of the more appropriate boards, but don't unfollow this one.

      Good luck!

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