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Endoscopy after colonoscopy plus others

Butterflybee20
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So I went to my GP (it will be 5 weeks ago tomorrow) was given blood and stool tests also referred to specialist at the hospital. Stool showed high Faecal calprotectin over 600 odd. Specialist got me urgent colonoscopy and CT scan. Colonoscopy seemed clear just couldn't see the end of the colon. CT showed things had to ultrasound and another CT scan. Also MRI for my liver as something showed on CT scan which is why needed another CT aswell. I now have an endoscopy in a few days. Been a lot to have happen in the space of 5 weeks. With no answers really yet, trying not to panic I am only in my early 30s (naive I know)

my question is for people whose had colonoscopies and endoscopy. Which one is worse? Panicking so much about endoscopy 

  • Hi Butterflybee20, 

    I noticed you said you're having an endoscopy in a few days so I just wanted to wish you good luck and let you know we'll be thinking of you. I know you're a bit worried about having this done so I hope this information we have about the procedure will help.

    I'm sure some of our members will share their experiences with you soon as well but if you'd like to have a quick chat with one of our cancer nurses, then you're welcome to get in touch with them on 0808 800 4040. Their helpline is open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m and they'll do all they can to answer your questions and put your mind at ease. 

    Fingers crossed everything will be o.k Butterflybee20.

    All the best,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Offline in reply to Moderator Steph

    Thank you so much for your reply. I have been reading things about it. Just glad no prep like the colonoscopy but more panicking about the procedure. Be glad when tomorrow is over with x

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