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I am 59 and have never had a colonoscopy. That is the next thing Kaiser wants me to have done. I have avoided it because I do not like to be put under and what they may tell me when I wake up ( if I do wake up) i know that is crazy thinking, but I dont...
Started by laurijam on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at dailystrength):
I felt the same way and refused colonoscopies when I turned 50.
The colonoscopy you are gonna be worrying if something wrong, Get it done, hopefully all will go well for a colonoscopy.
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Well, you may wish to have a CAT scan, or a barium enema, there are several diagnostic tests that can be done besides colonoscopy, particularly if you have a mass in the small intestine... colonoscopy would be useless in that case, and instead they'd ...
Started by ggreg on
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Thanks for the info, local anesthetic for colonoscopy wouldn't work and GA would be dangerous cancer and need a colonoscopy-can't find anyone to do it without sedation therefore will not have it done We started out with my colonoscopy....
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I have to get a colonscopy on monday and the stuff they give you to clean yourself out is full of sulfates and acidic stuff and then i am on pain meds and i am suppose to be on a clear diet on sunday and that freaks me out that i will get in a flare or...
Started by tulipgirl on
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by 9 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at ic-network):
I backed out of a colonoscopy....
I did great...
Drank broth all day.
Took MoviPrep without problems.
Blessings, I had a colonoscopy in July.
Hi, Tulipgirl ~ I just had a colonoscopy in July and I didn't have any problems other than trying.
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I just drank the stuff I need to drink for my colonoscopy prep(it is tomorrow) and it did not even taste bad..it came with some lemon powder and I was able to put a fake crystal lite into it(they said you could)lemon also...I could only taste lemon!!!...
Started by 9849 on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at weightwatchers):
Best of luck! What a way to lose.
So many people put it off because of fear.
On going for the test...
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Im really not looking forward to my 1st colonoscopy on the 6th feb.
do you really get to watch the screen? i think i might puke looking at my insides
my "klean prep" has arrived through the post.. *gulp*
any advice for the preparation? im not worried ...
Started by bozzylozzy on
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by 7 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at crohnsforum):
It was like out completely but as ....
I've had two colonoscopy's now and I was completely knocked out for both of them.
I had an appt after my the screen.
Is at 10am the next morning I usually don't remember much of the actual colonoscopy.
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I am 50 years old and due a colonoscopy, it is not only my first but it is also my first experience of being in a hospital since the age of 30 when I had a vasectomy. My problem is I am worried of course about the procedure, but I am feeling so down about...
Started by ST-hguy on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at patient):
I have Ulcerative Colitis and have it's simply fear and the loss of control, you're right I have a say, but in the end.
Well to start with a colonoscopy is a very common procedure.
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Has anyone got any experience with one of these, after a visit to the GP last week I've been booked in for one tomorrow morning.
I've been told the sedation I'll be given won't be a general anaesthetic and will just make me drowsy, some idea of what that...
Started by TigerBlood on
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by 14 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at digitalspy):
Http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showt...ht=colonoscopy can't speak for a Colonoscopy....
Speak for a Colonoscopy, but have had an Endoscopy (Camera down the throat) it was a none-event really close to a toilet
Here is a previous thread.
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Hi everyone.
My name is Neville, from South Africa
I am 34 years old, and have been having bowel issues for past 5 years (loose stool once or twice upon waking up, some bloating, incomplete evacuation and sometimes feeling like something is stuck in anus...
Started by nevilledp on
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All is FINE.
I understand your fear and concerns -altho anything can turn out to be cancer injections neulasta and aranesp so i went for the colonoscopy and gastoscopy ...
Of the prep the rest is easier.
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First of all, moderators: How come there isn't a thread dedicated to women's health? We have complex systems and more stuff that can go wrong with our bodies.
Second, to anyone who can help, especially if you work in the healthcare field:
How come dentists...
Started by temazepam on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at city-data):
That requires safety backups that would be cost prohibitive would have for something like a colonoscopy....
All I've ever needed was Novocaine for the more have for something like a colonoscopy.
Procedures and never had any fear whatsoever.
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On Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:09:53 -0600, "Diane" <prunella@rogers.com
I was scared, but it went well. One funny thing was that the nurse put
the meds Fentanyl (sp?) and Versed in, but I was awake. It didn't hurt at
all. The doctor said I have an irritation...
Started by Diane on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at omgili):
I also hated the part after the colonscopy,
because I had some mild to moderate... .
I hated the part the prep too.
On Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:55:21 -0600, "Mary" <nospam@invalid.swl
"Diane" <prunella@rogers.comnews:6qo6biFdk7igU1@mid.individual.net.. .
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