Hi all,
Only five days to go for colonoscopy, I'm getting so nervous and anxious, imagining all sorts in my head even though I'm trying to stay positive, I suppose if the pain a nd nausea would ease I might feel less frightened, thanks for all your support along the way, hoping for a good result on Thursday
I personally go for sedation... my GI Specialist is great! The first one I didn't put the last 3 I have and it's been good all around. I get anxious and nervous too and it's completely normal if you're feeling ummm 'poopy' and your mind will get the best of you. Stay positive as you'd get your answers k!!!! I've got not only Div but UC (from food poisoning) with a good dose of IBS sooooooooo... they'll get to the bottom of it all! (no pun intended!)
Take care
Tks for your kind words it's the result I'm afraid of, I usually get sedation too, sounds like you have a lot going on, hope you find some relief soon
Hi Kate I don't recall why you are having a colonoscopy try not to b nervous stress is terrible for our condition is your doc gonna do it even if your already in pain?
When I was diagnosed with UC I was handed a fistful of pills and told to take them... it was the day before our trip of a lifetime and while at the hotel the night before flying, I was in absolute tears from the pain. I ended up having a reaction to the medication and getting worse... but then as the UC is... (and the div), I got better.. took 11 months... one big div attack during everything... I really watch what I eat and I can tell when I've eaten something I shouldn't have... yes.. it is the results that scare me the most.... last one where I was scared well not quite poopless as I'd thought it'd flared again and was generally unwell was just a mild case of proctitis and the bad niggly left hand side bit was nothing to worry about... now all the drugs have become less and less - scaled back. Sometimes it can feel worse than what it is!!! I really thought the worst and then wham.. it wasn't!!!
I'll defo keep my fingers crossed that it's nothing to worry about!!!!!!
Sedation is great isn't it! (Smile!)...
Take care
Kate,
Deep breaths. You are going to be fine. Three weeks ago, I was exactly where you are. We are here for you and rooting for you!!
Tks Ellen, yes they will do it no matter how you feel, but fingers crossed for a good outcome, again Tks for your support
Hi Kate I have have several Colonoscopy's over the years and the only advice I would give you is to have the sedation. You have to stay in the hospital for 2 hours after and have some one to take you home and stay with you all night, but it's better than the alternative. Some people have no problem with it. If you are of a nervous disposition it's the best thing to do. Don't worry, I sure everything will be alright.
Tks Susan for your kind words, I will have sedation, couldnt go without, it's the result I'm afraid of, I've had pain for two months now and been feeling generally yuk
Sedation? Don’t they sedate you during a colonoscopy anyways, is there diff sedation types? I’m to have mine next Tuesday so nervous. For IBS and all the other crap you are dealing with what is your diet? I’m afraid to eat anything, I’m waiting on stool tests for Candida, IBS, parasites, SUDD. What’s UC? I have had 2 Cat Scan s and blood work, Endoscopy this month due to the discomfort, diarrhea, abdomen burning, lower back pain and just feeling like pooooo. But all is normal just have diverticulosis. So confusing and scary. I keep a food journal but been told to do to many diff diets, makes me afraid to eat anything. Any advice on foods IBS
Thanks
hi Kate, sedation? I thought you get sedated during a colonoscopy, is there Diff kinds? Im like you so freakishly freaking out. I was lucky to get mine for Tuesday they had cancellations. I’ll keep you posted, and prayers for you . Just try to stay positive, and not catastrophise it all to much. I’m going to try to do the same. I’m here for ya Hugs.
Just wanted to fill you in on something that I have been going through past 2 days, really upset over it. , I had to fill out a bunch of paperwork for new GI Dr. Wanted to know my last colonoscopy date and results, so I called my old GI Dr to get info. It was done back in May 2015 , results 2 sm polys removed and small trace diverticulitis. WTF, he never gave me nothing nor explained nothing bout it to me, said I was fine see u in 5 years. So I called my Dr and they received the results in June 8 and never did a follow up or nothing to educate me on it. So this past 4 months is my first Flare up. So 😡 If I was told what it is and how to change my way of living and eating I maybe would not be in this mess! Just wanted to share with ya . Hugs
I’ve done so much internet research and it’s all contradicting and want you to buy their products, which I have but nothing really works. So I have also found for me being on internet, has made my anxiety/panic worse. And more afraid to eat anything. I’ve lost 35 lbs in 4 months. So any advice on supplements, foods, I know everyone is diff, but I’ll try anything at this point. I love this forum so much good advice from those who are going through this awful life changing disease. Thanks.
Hi vickie you can have mild or full sedation, ask for full, I know how nerous you, its only natural but you will be fine, uc means ulcerative colotis
Hi vickie I did my colonoscopy July 2015 she diagnosed me with diverticulotis send me home with paperwork ( I still have it) saying it was extremely rare for it to go to diverticulitis and only suggestion was to start consuming more fiber and reschedule in 10 years Having 2 infections in about 10 weeks I finally got into her office and she told me there's no rhyme or reason as to why it progresses into diverticulitis in some people but not in others I'm with you WTF why us !
I so agree, question, so I’m pretty sure I ate something that didn’t agree with me last night I had bad bloating, bad spasms, and gas. Ugh, so uncomfortable 😣 I had a normal bum this morning but still having spasms and gas. How long does it take to settle after you ate something your tummy didn’t agree with? Or is it something else?
And what suggestions for some comfort, I had cream of wheat for breakfast, some tea, and am now doing beef bone broth and a few crackers.
Yeah , and being anxious doesn’t help. I will definitely ask for full. How are you feeling? I’m having a hard day , started last night, 😑 so seriously over this! I want to feel humane again and go back to work.
Well it depends your food intake today sounds good from what I understand 3 days liquid diet and then slowly add soft foods although I have been so careful with food and still sick waiting for another cat scan with contrast next month then colonoscopy in August I will have 1 day with menstrual type cramping then doubled over the next 2 I am so lost with this disease!
So sorry you are in so much pain, I’d go to ER and demand a Cat Scan, you have Diverticulitis and having a possible flare. Are u on antibiotics? I Already did liquids, then soft, then started adding fiber, diff veggies and fruits. Salmon and chicken. I have lost 35 lbs in 4 months feel so weak and losing my muscle mass, scares me , but they say I’m not malnourished. So for now just have to wait on tests and colonoscopy to get a diagnosis and go from there. Hope you find comfort soon. Prayers sent your way.