How often do you get scoped?

[Cosmojo]

I've had to move around a lot recently due to major life things, but I've had 2 GI's who basically never care about my terrible blood work and symptoms, the first thing they want to do is a colonoscopy, and I don't do well with those TERRIBLE cramping and barfing every single time.
If I say no to scope they basically won't treat me, so I'm getting a new GI in 3 weeks but is this pretty standard that every time you have a flair they want a scope? how often have you been scoped?

 

[Malice67]

I've had one colonoscopy and two endoscopies this year -- same GI... not in a high symptom flare, just enough inflammation to cause anemia... Since I am in my first year of this, I would like to expand your question to how often do you get scoped in general... it, will they scope periodically when not symptomatic?

 

[Cosmojo]

I've never been scoped not when symptomatic simply because I've been scoped between every 6 months and a year, but my GI keeps telling me when I'm in a steady remission every 5 or 10 years they will want one- especially with the increased risk of colon cancer

 

[2thFairy]

If you switch to a new GI, most likely they will want you to have another scope simply because they are your new GI.

 

[LindaS]

A scope is the best way for a new doctor to know exactly what your particular issues are. Just about every new doctor I've had has wanted to do a scope fairly early in the doctor/patient relationship.

Now that I've been with the same doctor for years, unless my symptoms are out of control, I get a colonoscopy about every 2-3 years.

 

[Danico85]

I get scoped around once every 18 months/2 years. but i know what your saying, for a doctor, a scope is just a routine 10 minute job which he probably does about 10 a day. for us its a 2 day horrific experience with the prep and the fasting and the scope itself

 

[Poppysocks]

Colonoscopies are the bread and butter for GI's in terms of making money. They are the procedures that bring in the most cash.

 

[jwfoise]

I am now on a two year schedule. I was on a three year schedule for a long time. I've had the same GI for over 10 years.

 

[Orchid]

New GI means getting a colonoscopy. They're vital to figuring out exactly what you're up against.

 

[ronroush7]

I get scoped every two years. I am age 57.

 

[Darmora]

Holy cow! I get scoped twice a year. I thought that was normal. In a way I'm glad though. Since resection 3 years ago, I've been showing about 3cm of disease, within 6 months went to 21 cm and I was immediately put on Humira. Best decision ever! I feel like I'm in remission. Next scope is October.

 

[Danico85]

Hi
Theres is no time schedule for a scope. you basically get one whenever the doctor feels he wants a look.
Ive had 2 in one year before because i said i was having trouble doing the toilet.

What seems like a 3 day procedure for you is only a 10 minute procedure for him remember

 

[jjk308]

Every 2 years - for interim problems, especially in the ileum, my gastroenterologist has been using an xray technique - too much narrowing for a capsule.