Really scared colonoscopy on Wednesday :-(

[Rockyroo19]

Still feel really bad, just waiting for my doctors to open so I can speak to someone :-( xxx

 

[723crossroads]

Still feel really bad, just waiting for my doctors to open so I can speak to someone :-( xxx

It could be a coincedence that you just became ill yesterday. I am hoping nothing else is wrong hon. Let us know what they say.

 

[Rockyroo19]

Unfortunately didn't get to speak to dr only nurse, said its fine but didn't sound convincing. I'm really struggling to eat, everything that touches my stomach hurts and makes me feel sick and tonight the pain is bad feels like my appendix is going to burst, same pain which caused me to have the colonoscopy :-( xxx

 

[Rockyroo19]

Dazza are you pain free and eating?

 

[Dazzaschofield]

Hi roc, yeah completely pain free (well apart from my normal pain) I've been eating since an hour my colo with no additional pain. Sorry to hear your struggling x

 

[Fairyclarey]

Hey. I had my colonoscopy on Thursday. I was pretty scared. Mostly of the sedation actually. But turns out I loved that part I forgot most of the procedure, but do remember also having a few moments of pain. One in particular where I had to say stop! She told me after that she ended up having to switch to a paediatric scope, as there was a section of significant narrowing, and that was what was causing the pain. She also gave me 3 people's with of sedative in the end. As I guess I was experiencing more pain than most. What a great sleep I had after in recovery!! I also experienced pains the next day, which I was concerned about, as I have read from most people that you don't get any pain after. It was quite clearly where my large intestine lies. And it was sort of stinging pain. I phoned the endoscopy department to ask about it, and they told me not to worry, there will still be gas etc around, and told me to drink plenty of water. I did this and by the end of the day I felt better. I think there is bound to be some bruising in there as well. I mean we've just had someone prodding about in there. I'm sure a bit of pain is fairly usual. She did advise me though, that of the pain got 'severe' then to call again. I would say don't worry unless it gets severe and particularly sharp. If it does then you should definitely call the doc straight away. How are you feeling now?? Hope it has settled down now. Ps. I was diagnosed with Crohn's :/ at 23, not fun. But staying positive xx

 

[Ribo]

Unfortunately didn't get to speak to dr only nurse, said its fine but didn't sound convincing. I'm really struggling to eat, everything that touches my stomach hurts and makes me feel sick and tonight the pain is bad feels like my appendix is going to burst, same pain which caused me to have the colonoscopy :-( xxx

I had a similar experience after my last colonoscopy. The diagnosis was air and a flare, basically, plus something called appendagitis, which apparently are enflamed fatty appendages on the outside of the bowel.

Basically I was much better once they got the pain under control with some morphine (or maybe dilaudid that time? Not 100%sure).

Given what you're describing, for me ats all about getting ahead of the pain curve, and then I'm fine. What you're describing is probably nothing serious but if the pain is severe, I would not mess around and head to the ER for an exam, a CT or an MRI. Better to be safe than sorry.

Good luck and let us know!

 

[Rockyroo19]

Off to see the emergency dr this morning. Called the hospital and have advised I get seen within 2 hours so made me an appointment for 11:30 xxx

 

[Rockyroo19]

Been admitted :-( awaiting results of bloods etc xxx

 

[Ribo]

Been admitted :-( awaiting results of bloods etc xxx

Hang in there Rocky! Best to be sure of what's going on.

 

[Honey]

Hi there,
Sorry to hear you are in hospital. I hope all goes well for you and you are home, and feeling a lot better. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
:getwell:anda-wave-t:

 

[Fairyclarey]

Been admitted :-( awaiting results of bloods etc xxx

How did everything go in the end? Hope all sorted and you're feeling better? X

 

[Axelfl3333]

It's probably to late for this but Barrs American cream soda kills the taste,the prep part is the worst.
Good luck

 

[Aphrodite_x]

It's probably to late for this but Barrs American cream soda kills the taste,the prep part is the worst.
Good luck

Totally out of content, but I live in the same town as you

 

[Crohn's gal since 1989]

I got some chicken broth. Ill finish this glass then have some broth before I start my next 2 pints :-( xxx

I found that I really preferred the vegetable broth, easier to stomach!

 

[Crohn's gal since 1989]

They must not use enough sedation over there. We are out cold and remember nothing!! Feel sorry for you guys! They use what is called "Twilight sleep " here. Works great because you wake up pretty well and are more alert.:dance:OK, maybe exagerating a bit!

They call it "twilight sleep" in Canada too, but you are awake too, I watched my colonoscopy, it was uncomfortable, but the worst was like monthly period cramps. I've had 2 colonoscopies so far, and the prep is by far the worst part of it in my opinion!:stinks:

 

[snakee]

Hope you are feeling better soon

 

[Ribo]

Hey Rocky, just checking in - you doing better?

Maybe give us an update when you get a chance. Hopefully they got things straightened out for you!

 

[Tracey1788]

Further to my Colonoscopy procedure although my bowel was normal in appearance. It has been confirmed that I have inflammation in the terminal Ileum. The Dr said its Crohns. Further investigation is another MRI of the small Bowel and a Capsule Endoscopy. I was also prescribed Mezavant 1200mg

 

[DonnaM383]

Don't be scared! Make sure you have some 7up or sprite to take away the flavour of the prep! Oh and lollipops are good too, just not red ones!! Baby wipes aswell they are more gentle on your bottom! Good luck