Colonoscopy

I am having a colonoscopy this week .My dr. is doing one to find out what is causing my cramping and abdominal pain. I have never had one done before (I'm only 25), but am worried--Will I be fully asleep during this or just out of it? I have read that ask people to move positions during this procedure, and wondered how people could move if they're awake. Any advice or info is appreciated. Thanks!

you can request sedation, but from personal experience it's TOTALLY NOT NECESSARY. I had mine done with a very tiny amount of Demerol only (and I didn't want that, but the Dr insisted.) Except for about 2-3 seconds of very mild cramping when the Dr went around the transverse colon, the entire procedure was completely painless. I watched the entire thing on the monitor. It was very interesting believe it or not. I even watched the Dr remove and cauterize a polyp..also totally painless. Your colon has no nerve endings, so if you just relax you'll be fine.
Should you choose sedation, please DO NOT GO WITH VERSED!!! Versed is an amnesiac that does nothing for pain, the only thing it's good for is to give you memory loss so you won't recall the procedure. This is a very bad drug and should be banned entirely from use on people. I had it once in 1991 for an endoscopy, and I've had anxiety and depression every since. you may want to check out www.versedbusters.com, and www.askapatient.com. about this god-awful drug.
You'll be fine, don't worry. Once it's over you'll laugh about how scared you were to go through with it.
Feel free to email me if you'd like, and let me know how it went.
Best of luck, I'll keep you in my prayers.

2008-02-10 15:18:44 by lauren c

Billy Connolly describing the prep for a colonoscopy.... funniest thing ever.

My dog has chronic colitis. We have ruled out parasites (done fecal tests) and food allergies (we've done a food trial already). The next step will likely be a colonoscopy from what I'm told. Has anyone had a dog who underwent a colonoscopy - if so, how much did it cost? In the thousands or hundreds of dollars? I'm just curious.

It's about three hundred and fifty plus here.
Before you do that, have you just considered switching foods? Colitis is an autoimmune problem where the colon swells. I would assume allergies are to blame. Or how about the vet giving a simple round of steroids to see if it clears up. At least then you will know for sure if swelling was involved. Have you done a round of antibiotics just to make sure it isn't a bacterial infection in the colon?

You are a good dog owner to consider this. Chronic colitis isn't curable, so you will be dealing with it for the rest of her life if that is the correct diagnosis. You might consider quality of life issues too.

2007-09-25 18:46:34 by D0gLvr

Price: $389.95

Just had a colonoscopy but now have to have barium enima because colonoscopy would not check everything. Had barium enema several yrs ago and was very simple (done in doctor's office) doctor and nurse. Colonoscopy was done at hospital surgical wing. A bunch of nurses, etc. Much more involved. Same thing for wife a few yrs ago. As an added thoght Is this a scam for goughing insurance?
Clarifyy question: why do
a colonoscopy that may not answer problems and then do a barium enema. Why not do the barium enema first?

No both are valid diagnostic tools.

2007-03-26 17:55:33 by W A

Price: $169.99

My father recently had a colonoscopy. After the colonoscopy, the doctor told him that the prostate was very firm and in good shape. How could he detect this?

The doctor sticks their finger inside the rectum when they lubricate the anus prior to the insertion of the colonoscope. At this time the doctor's finger can and should feel the prostate which is just inside the anus. At this time the doctor can determine the size and firmness of the prostate.

Explain this to your dad for father's day. He'll be impressed.

2009-06-19 17:05:18 by muddywolfe

My grandma did a colonoscopy which came back good today..she is having severe diarrhea though. Is this normal? For how long does this continue? Is it ok to give her some diarrhea medicine?

She had a bowel obstruction about a week ago, but it is now cleared.

No this is not normal.
She or you need to contact her treating Doctor.

With a colonoscopy you are given medication that causes diarrhea to clean the colon.
But this clears after a day.

A bowel obstruction can cause diarrhea in itself.

How long has the diarrhea continued?
She would be going into dehydration by now placing her whole body at risk.

Please contact her Doctor ASAP.

2008-06-26 21:46:45 by ♥ Loving My Babyboy ;) ♥