Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Colonoscopy Prep for IBS and GERD

Just had my 4th colonoscopy and thankfully everything was fine (no polyps!) My problem is that the prep was horrible and each time aggravates my IBS and GERD. I am wondering what other prep methods there are that I might better tolerate. Day before procedure my prep included a total of 4 Dulcolax pills (2 each time - six hours apart) a bottle of Miralax Powder mixed with 64 oz Gatorade (can't use any diet drinks due to IBS) and then day of prep a 10 oz bottle of Magnesium Citrate. The prep was horrible - had colon spasms all day, became extremely nauseated and had severe heartburn - couldn't sleep the whole night. At 6:30 am when I had to drink the mag citrate - I felt awful and just couldn't drink it. I looked at the ingredients and when I saw that it had saccharin in it I refused to invest it as I cannot tolerate any artificial sweeteners. After procedure was still not feeling well - was nauseous and gassy with some cramping. I hear friends that go to work afterwards - so I am wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience and if there is a more agreeable prep for people with IBS and GERD. Happy it is over now I have 5 years to figure it out!!!

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