Endoscopy suggestions

deee19

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Joined : Dec 2019

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Posted 3/5/2020 7:37 PM (GMT 0)

Hi guys
So I have been in the worst flare for 5 months with persistent nausea. After receiving clear results from an Esophogram and. Upper Gi my doc wants to do a endoscopy to find the reason of the vomitting. I was finally getting a bit better on the Uceris until I drank the barium contrast for the X-ray and now im back to more bm and cramps. I am a bit scared to do the endoscopy wondering if any side effects can occur. I am really scared as I have only been suffering. Any suggestions/experiences on endoscopy?

Sara14

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Posted 3/5/2020 8:23 PM (GMT 0)

Never had one myself but that barium stuff is nasty. I had an x-ray with that stuff back when I first got UC, a long time ago. I think you should definitely get it done to try to figure out the cause of the vomiting.

straydog

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Posted 3/6/2020 2:25 AM (GMT 0)

I have had two endos & both were scheduled early in the morning. Both times I was told nothing to eat or drink after midnight. No barium or contrast involved, very easy.

delta30

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Posted 3/7/2020 10:22 AM (GMT 0)

I always have endo with my colonoscopy (two for one) and it is much easier than colonoscopy - no side effects apart from little sore throat for a few hours

Nemeia

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Posted 3/7/2020 4:12 PM (GMT 0)

I had one done on Monday and there is nothing to be afraid of. No side effect aside of a little sore throat that Halls will help.

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