Conoloscopy Concerns
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Hi
I am due to have a conoloscopy next week and am a bit fearful to be honest.
I do not wish to be awake when I have the procedure - can I be put out for this? The very thought of being awake just makes me very concerned.
Thanks
Robin
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little_annie robin39877
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robin39877 little_annie
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derek76 robin39877
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The majority of people will tell you that a colonoscopy is no big deal. The pain is normally caused by the air they need to pump into your colon. I had a couple of severe twinges that made me swear but in reality the procedure is not as bad as the preparation:-)
robin39877 derek76
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My biggest fears are
1) Needles - I can't handle needlework conscious - last time I had an op, I stood my ground and said I wanted gas so I knew nothing about the cannula going in.
2) Waking up during the procedure - If there is even the slightest chance of this, I don't want to go through unbearable, excruciating pain.
3) Post-Pain - I don't think you will be in too much discomfort afterwards, at least not in the excruciating sense.
Therefore, I would preferably like a light anaesthesia, such as a quick whiff of gas so I can't see the cannula going in my hand, a drug powerful enough that puts me out during the procedure without chance of waking up and as minimal a pain as possible when coming round. I think that's reasonable on my part, but I don't want to sound like one of those patients, because I'm not, I'm just trying to do what's right for me.
Thanks Derek.
Regards
Robin
margaret91698 robin39877
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I was more than fearful-I was terrified! I was sedated sufficiently to make it bearable.
I am the biggest wimp, but I got through it OK, although a bit of discomfort it was over fairly quickly. Please don't worry too much, it will soon be over and you can put it all behind you. I wish you we'll, and remember most results turn out to be favourable.
Margaret
robin39877 margaret91698
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Yes I am v. terrified. I am not looking forward to taking the prep, but I'll do my utmost. I don't want to be aware of the procedure in any way, shape or form. I'd rather just have a general, which I know can be done. I just don't want to waste anybody's time. Also, the fact of waking up during the procedure, frightens the absolute hell out of me - I just want to go into "theater," they put me out, then wake up later with minimal pain. I am also severely needlephobic so them putting a cannula in your hand/arm is a no-no for me anyways. I would need gas then general anaesthetic, especially for something that might be considered a typical procedure. However, as a patient, I believe I do have rights. I'd rather live with my Fistula than run the risk of fearing waking up during the procedure - after pain I can deal with.
Thanks for your response
Regards
Robin
babs49935 robin39877
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Babs
robin39877 babs49935
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Thanks for your response - all I can say is "oh, dear." I have a severe aversion to needles - normally when I have an op, which I know this is not, I have gas inhalation, then the general anaesthetic. No problem. However, I cannot handle any needlework awake. I've had emla cream before but they literally had to restrain me on the table and then I apologised afterward for being difficult. I was only a child then but I have a severe phobia about needles and now, its the same. Another thing is, I want to know absolutely nothing about the procedure so I might need to request a meeting with the hospital before I go ahead or at least speak to my doctor, I think. Also, I'm sure there's another way they could find what they need without the need for a conoloscopy. I'm not going to put myself in a situation where I feel uncomfortable. Of course, I do want the Fistula sorted, but now I am extremely concerned. Thanks for your advice, Babs.
derek76 robin39877
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b: there is a virtual colonoscopy (CT scan) that shows everything in complete detail. Most hospitals should do it. Privately it is around £700. You still need to take the laxative and of course they have no way to take biopsies or remove polyps.
robin39877 derek76
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derek76 robin39877
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I most cetainly would see my GP.
My hate is anything touching my tongue or throat, it sometimes takes me all my time to clean my teeth. I was advised to have an Endoscopy and my uncle had gone into cardiac arrest and died when having one. I went to see my GP who had a student with him. I told him of my throat problem and about my uncle. He said that one of the partners in the practice had suffered the same fate. Would you have one I asked. No, he replied. He asked his student and she replied 'No way'
He arranged for me to have a barium swallow X-Ray instead. Since when I have had three more.
derek76 robin39877
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http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Anal-fistula/Pages/Diagnosis.aspx
robin39877 derek76
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robin39877 derek76
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Best
Rob
derek76 robin39877
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robin39877 derek76
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Thanks for your support. I will let you know how I get on when I ring up tomorrow and explain about the fact I had a panic attack and have severe needlephobia - there will be other ways besides a conoloscopy, there always is another solution.