I've had a number of procedures under light sedation since my diagnosis. However, when I had to have neck surgery in 2022, the neurosurgeon required medical clearance from both the cardiologist and the pulmonologist. It's important to clearly communicate to the doctor doing the procedure, the nursing staff, and the anesthesiologist that you have PAH. Each of us are unique and have our own health histories and comorbidities. Depending on what yours are will determine your treatment plan. That being said, EGDs and colonoscopies are simple, safe procedures for most of us. It is important to continue health screenings. Before my last colonoscopy, the gastroenterologist told me that colon cancer, like cervical cancers can be avoided with early detection.

No problem, they bring in a specialized Anesthesiologist and smooth sailing 😉

Have a conversation with your pulmonologist/ ph specialist about how you feel. Everyone is different. For me, I have to be intubated to control my lungs, my stats drop if not. My nurse at my pcp's took it out of my chart so I won't be having either anytime soon.

Oh...and the same ENT said not to have an endoscopy to check on an ulcer that I have. That is due to the anesthesia risk. She said there are other ways to monitor it.

Thank you