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Cannot use any of the preps

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Hi to everyone, I am new here. Due to a condition with long Lupus, I can only drink small amounts if fluids at a time. There I cannot tolerate any of the preps for a colonoscopy! I am so worried, as mine is due again. I got so deathly sick the last time I tried to drink the fluids.. SO. Any idea

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  • etheremail
    etheremail Imagination

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    You need to discuss that with them I think. Maybe they can do something intravenously.
  • joel96803
    joel96803 Imagination

    Posted

    Perhaps you could use the services of a colonic cleansing technician? You may not be rquired to drink large volumes, if you go that route.
  • shirley61689
    shirley61689 Imagination

    Posted

    hi im sure that there is something else they can give you instead they must cater for many people in your position talk to your gp about it good luck
  • mindy410
    mindy410 Imagination

    Posted

    Can you start the prep earlier in the day.  So you can drink like a cup every hour.  Would that help?
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