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I am scheduled to have a sigmoidoscopy very soon. I am nervous as I have never had one before. I am worried about the pain. I had an endoscopy before and while it wasn't painful, it was extremely uncomfortable. I had it without sedation and regretted it. Would you recommend sedation for a sigmoidoscopy? How painful is it likely to be?
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michelle34409 sergregor868
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Ive had 2 sigmoidoscopys both without sedation. The 1st was a little uncomfortable when it went round a bend but it was for seconds and bearable . A little like trapped wind . The second time the nurse who did my enema gave me a tip to take deep breaths which I did and felt nothing . It's over in around 15 minutes . Good luck
Guest sergregor868
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I think it might depend where you are. If the USA I think you will be offered sedation, but you need to have someone to take you home and stay with you for 24 hours. If the UK I think they no longer provide sedation for a sigmoidoscopy although they might offer gas and air. A lot of people have nothing more than some discomfort, some people do feel pain. I think a lot depends on what your condition is, and there's no way of knowing in advance. I personally go for as much sedation as I can get, but I have a diverticulum right on the 1st bend.