Colonoscopy and tummy scope at same time? (upper & lower)

[birdman]

4 days from now i go to doctor for consultation / scheduling of my second colonoscopy. My question is, is it common (when needed) for them to scope from top and bottom at the same time - while they have you knocked out?

History - had my first colonscope 5 years ago. They took out a polyp and said come back in 3 yrs. I've waited til 5 yrs. Most of all 2014 my tummy hurt all day and would feel a little better ever time i eat, making me think stomach ulcers. About Thanksgiving day i started taking probiotics and that quickly helped my tummy just a whole lot. I'd had about all i could take and I'm not 100% but I'd say 85% - still some pain.

Should i quiz the doctor about scoping from both ends at the same time? I'm 58. Thanks for your advice!

 

[nogutsnoglory]

Yes, I've had endo and colonoscopy done at same time. It's only a few minutes more for them and you are already out so it's worth it.

 

[k5disney]

I have Crohn's and have scopes bi-yearly. As it's better to do as much as possible with each anesthesia trip, I usually have a lower and upper scope, even if I am currently having symptoms in only 1 area. I usually wake up during part and get to watch (Bonus!)! haha

 

[FrozenGirl]

Yep. My first was going to be just lower but since my barium swallow indicated ulcers my doc asked to do both. No difference other than a minor sore throat.

 

[my little penguin]

Ds always had had both ends
That is standard for kids

 

[birdman]

Thanks so much - it's always good to have an idea of what might be doable. Thanks again!

 

[indyjps]

Had them both done at the same time, no issues for me, I was knocked out.

 

[JenS]

My doctors have always done them at separate times but I sure wish I COULD get it done together!

 

[ChicagoMom]

Yes, my daughter had both scopes done at the same time. I'm really glad because we only had to go through everything once.