Endoscopy - Help with family

[CrohnsGamer]

Hey, I'm 15 and have just went into my 4th year of high-school. I've had Crohn's for 4 years now and have tried many different medications and treatments, but still no remission. I had my first Endoscopy within my first year of getting diagnosed, I hated it and a few bad experiences from it. Last year I was called in for an endoscopy and refused it, my doctors and nurse specialist began hassling me and peer-pressuring me into trying it. I gave in and said I'd give it ago, I managed one glass of the syrup and was sick. I said I wasn't doing it after that so the hospital had already booked me in to get the scope the next day. I went to the hospital and told them that I refuse to do it and said there's no point in trying. After many arguments and a NG tube being forced down my throat(which failed) I went home and my parents grounded me from social media and the rest of the internet. Because of some of the things I'd said they wanted me to see a Psychiatrist to speak about things. I done 8 months of that and should be going back in for another session soon, it helped me somewhat but not the main reason why I was there. Anyway, recently my doctors said they'd hopefully like me to see about getting another endoscopy done, I still stick to my decision because of the many bad experiences and thoughts that still scare me today. I've taken it into my consideration but the one thing that is bugging me is that my mother is getting other family members to speak to me about it? So today I had my (21)sister ask me about my current situation about crohn's and then leading onto the endoscopy again!

I wanted to hear everyone's opinion on this to see how they view it, should I start seeing a psychiatrist again? Even though I seen no point in it at all.

Thanks

 

[DJW]

Hey. I totally understand not wanting a scope done. They are very important because Crohn's inflammation can cause serious damage.

I'd say do what needs to be done to get through this. Psychiatrist, sedation, ect. It's to important to not get it done.

Sending you my support.

See if you can do several days of clear fluids and laxatives. Maybe you can avoid the prep.