What Colonoscopy Prep to have?
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Hello !
I went to see a private Doctor at hospital and I was advised to have a colonoscopy!.... but we have to have these things!. Not worried about having the colonoscopy....it's just the prep!.
He has given me (2) Moviprep and as I'm having the Colonoscopy done by NHS, they have given me (2) Citramag and (10) Senna tablets.
I suffer really bad with IBS and I'm worried that the Senna tablets will kill me and I'm gonna die in pain!. I've already had to cancel and I dont want to cancel again.
Hoping someone out there can advise.
Thank you!
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lesley53828 ruby50888
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carol76329 ruby50888
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The best thing for you to do is ring the NHS and tell them what meds your doctor has given you and about your concerns re your IBS and ask them which meds you should take theirs or his (they may not realise he has also given you bowel prep, I am sure they will be able to put your mind at rest
Good luck
irene662633 ruby50888
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Had Moviprep - no problem with it
Just remember to have light meals for 3/4 days before - Clear soups / fish etc
Ops luck
PaulBen ruby50888
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If you are worried about taking Senna, how about buying a packet of prunes? They are nice to eat anyway. They contain sorbitol, a natural, mild laxative which loosens your stools and really clears you out, giving the Citramag the chance to finish the job. It seems some IBS sufferers with constipation generally cope well with prunes. But they can give you bloating if you eat too many so you need to be careful in that respect. Drink plenty of water after eating them. Also I'd eat them no later than 48 hours before the procedure switching to clear liquid foods as recommended afterwards.
Good luck with the colonoscopy.
jackie_52126 ruby50888
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However, this really is the easy part. Please have every help you can with the procedure. It is not pleasant and I hope you will take all the sedation offered.