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endoscopy and colonoscopy for rectal bleeding?

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    • February 29, 2012 at 10:22 pm
    NancyGM
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      For about two months, off and on, I had what seemed to be a hemoroid or small tear that would bleed when I wiped. It seems to have resolved, but my dermo felt I should have a GI consult. I was advised to take any bleeding seriously . I was told melanoma likes to go to the small intestines ( I am stage IV / NED) so, I should have an endoscopy as well as a colonoscopy. I have no other symptoms. Has anyone else gone ahead with these procedures because of a bit of bleeding that comes and goes? I am going to go ahead and have them done on Friday.

      For about two months, off and on, I had what seemed to be a hemoroid or small tear that would bleed when I wiped. It seems to have resolved, but my dermo felt I should have a GI consult. I was advised to take any bleeding seriously . I was told melanoma likes to go to the small intestines ( I am stage IV / NED) so, I should have an endoscopy as well as a colonoscopy. I have no other symptoms. Has anyone else gone ahead with these procedures because of a bit of bleeding that comes and goes? I am going to go ahead and have them done on Friday.

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        • March 1, 2012 at 6:46 pm
        washoegal
        Participant

          I have had colosopies ( a few) the first one for rectal bleeding.  Just plain old polyps.  Prep is not fun at all, procedure is easy.  Don't know how old you are, but chances are that is all it is.  Try not to worry too much, usually nothing but they can become something if you let them grow. 

          Good Luck,

          Mary

          Stage 3

            • March 1, 2012 at 8:08 pm
            vivian
            Participant

              Yes, I have had both many times, because of my age and health history.  The last time was ahead of routine schedule, because I mentioned bleeding to my melanoma oncologist.  He scheduled the colonoscopy and endoscopy right away.  All was fine!  You probably know by now (since your procedure is tomorrow) that the prep is yucky.  The procedure itself – piece of cake!   I hope by this time tomorrow you are feeling fine.

              Lear

              • March 1, 2012 at 8:08 pm
              vivian
              Participant

                Yes, I have had both many times, because of my age and health history.  The last time was ahead of routine schedule, because I mentioned bleeding to my melanoma oncologist.  He scheduled the colonoscopy and endoscopy right away.  All was fine!  You probably know by now (since your procedure is tomorrow) that the prep is yucky.  The procedure itself – piece of cake!   I hope by this time tomorrow you are feeling fine.

                Lear

                • March 1, 2012 at 8:08 pm
                vivian
                Participant

                  Yes, I have had both many times, because of my age and health history.  The last time was ahead of routine schedule, because I mentioned bleeding to my melanoma oncologist.  He scheduled the colonoscopy and endoscopy right away.  All was fine!  You probably know by now (since your procedure is tomorrow) that the prep is yucky.  The procedure itself – piece of cake!   I hope by this time tomorrow you are feeling fine.

                  Lear

                • March 1, 2012 at 6:46 pm
                washoegal
                Participant

                  I have had colosopies ( a few) the first one for rectal bleeding.  Just plain old polyps.  Prep is not fun at all, procedure is easy.  Don't know how old you are, but chances are that is all it is.  Try not to worry too much, usually nothing but they can become something if you let them grow. 

                  Good Luck,

                  Mary

                  Stage 3

                  • March 1, 2012 at 6:46 pm
                  washoegal
                  Participant

                    I have had colosopies ( a few) the first one for rectal bleeding.  Just plain old polyps.  Prep is not fun at all, procedure is easy.  Don't know how old you are, but chances are that is all it is.  Try not to worry too much, usually nothing but they can become something if you let them grow. 

                    Good Luck,

                    Mary

                    Stage 3

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