Terrified Beyond Belief
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Hello All, I am terrified over my impending colonoscopy and endoscopy. I am due to have it done on November 23rd and am seriously considering canceling AGAIN. Colon cancer at very early ages is prevalent in my family and I know it's important but, I'm so terrified I can't sleep or function normally. The sedation worries me the most because I do not like medications of any kind due to bad reactions to different medications in the past. Any advice and experiences would be very appreciated.
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someboy ellen42502
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At the same time though there is likely a big chance that it isn't something serious but either way it would be better to know so I would emplore you not to cancel it.
I had a colonoscopy about 6 months ago and was the first time I had anything like that done before and was really apprehensive but for me personally the experience wasn't as bad as I expected and was such a relief when it had been done and the results were in etc.
Everyone is different but if you have a decent pain threshold I would possibly consider not having the sedation and go with the gas and air if you have a choice.
ellen42502 someboy
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cjb106 ellen42502
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jan48389 ellen42502
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Good luck with the results.
TheToad ellen42502
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alice7474 ellen42502
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etheremail ellen42502
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Kupotee etheremail
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They said and I quote ,
look I won't lie to you this hurts at least take pethidine ,
I said I'd be fine but ok put canular in in case ,
I didn't get canular in as told next 4 nurses and surgeon I didn't want it .
so much for choosing sedation free eh ?
I've complained and it's been upheld backed up by nurses in unit
and changes are being made to instructions etc .
it does hurt ,
firt bit is ok but after first bend it's downhill fast it burst as gas overstretched bowel and as each turn is done Iannaged to complete scope all the way tp terminal ileam and slightly Inside it ,
it hurt like crazy going put was supposed to be easier it was slightly but still sore
as a result of sneaky way I was led to believe it didn't hurt and being told I needed sedative to relax when I wasn't nervous I can't trust this unit again hence I refused endoscopy which I was told yet again was not painful but I would get sedative to make any discomfort blah blah blah ,
no , heard it all before your creeping me out now doc .
I won't lie or mislead you my colonoscopy hurt I had no pain relief or sedative and completed it .
if your worried or confused ask about alternative tests
or give it a go with only pain killer and if it hurts say stop
paul52019 ellen42502
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ellen42502 paul52019
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Kupotee ellen42502
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alternative procedures like virtual colonoscopy or ct exist for detecting cancer ,
poop tests also exist none require sedation or pain relief .
there just isn't any point worrying yourself sick over this like it's the only way it can be done dig in say no or dont turn up .
I had scope without sedation and refused endoscopy later no problem it's your body your health your choice .
Lizzie46881 ellen42502
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I had a colonoscopy today with sedation and mild pain relief, both administerd by canula, I declined gas&air. It hardly hurt at all, I was awake all the time, was able to chat to the nurses and dr. and watch on the screen what was going on. I'd definitley recomend sedation & pain relief as there is little risk and in my case, no side effects I can detect at all, in fact, the staff all being wonderful, it was a most pleasant experienece and really put my mind at rest when they told at the end that I didn't have any abnormailities at all.
I was more worried worried about the bowel prep, the restricted diet for a day followed by a strong laxative called picolax and a day and half on clear fluids. It was mildly irritating spending ages on the loo but thats all.
So I would say, take the offer of sedation and just do it, the reduction in anxiety knowing one doesn't have cancer or any other abnormaility far outweighs the minor discomfort.
They also took the opportunity to do a gastroscopy on me at the same time, that was much quicker but was unpleasant, though again, not painful.
Be encouraged if you read this, it was no where near as bad as I'd expected
Lizzie
Kupotee Lizzie46881
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Maybe next time youl be ok with no sedation if it only took a mild dose to make it pain free and you won't be nervous knowing what's expected .
during a colonoscopy .
bet your wondering what all the fuss is about now you know it's painless
with mild dose of pain killer and sedative .
Did you get canular in stage one or two ,
I was offered in both and even in stage three .
if I had it in stage 3 it wouldn't have had time fo work as it peaks in twenty mins and procedure only lasts that long .
was in stage stage 3 total of 40 mins mnd you so . . .?
Kupotee ellen42502
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I mentioned to the nurse before colonoscopy and she I had probably not drank enough water I said I followed I instructions and drank plenty to which she just shrugged and said it's a common side effect .
I've had headaches before but that was incredible so bad was it my wife was concerned
when I blacked out on sofa for four hours after secound sachet ,
my eyes hurt head hurt So bad and I couldn't escape it .
I've never heard of a reason for this or anyone else who had this problem
I wasnt dehydrated or taking any other medications I didn't even have a paracetamol for the headache for fear it would interfere with the picolax .
it was truly hellish toilet visits weren't a problem and no stomach issues just the headache which I do not think was dehydration I've been dehydrated and had that headache this was ten times worse a complete thumping relentless ache that started almost immediately after first sachet .