Colonoscopy after-effects
#365121 - 06/13/11 09:22 AM
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Hello,
I am supposed to be having a colonoscopy on Friday, having has blood, stool and allergy tests for which the results cams back negative. After 8 years with IBS, this is the first time that I will have had the procedure done. I am quite worried about what the after effects in my IBS will be - could it make the symptoms worse? I am particularly concerned because the preparation involves "emptying yourself out" as it were, so that my stomach will be completely empty. I find that one of the worst things I can do for my IBS is to let my stomach get empty and then eat something - I always have a bad reaction. Add this to the general unpleasantness of the procedure, and I am wondering whether to go through with it at all. I know that strictly speaking you should not be diagnosed with IBS until everything else has been categorically ruled out, but since I am relatively young (26), have had more or less unchanging symptoms for the last 8 years (not severe but very persistent), and don't have any of the "red flag" symptoms that indicate a more serious condition (e.g. blood in stool), I find it highly unlikely that this test is going to reveal any organic problems. If anybody has any thoughts on a) after effects of a colonoscopy and b) the necessity of the procedure, I would be extremely grateful!
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Here are two post you may find helpful
Colonoscopy Prep
The Colonoscopy Prep Made Simple
Most of us have had a colonscopy. I have had it a couple of times with no problems afterwards. It is worth while knowing if there are any other problems in the colon. It is in Heather's What Tests Does a Diagnosis of Spastic Colon Require? list.
Tell us how it goes.
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I know a couple of IBSers that actually felt better for several weeks after their colonoscopy. They suspect that the thorough cleansing gave them a little "reboot" of their systems, at least temporarily.
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http://www.helpforibs.com/messageboards/ubbthreads/showthreaded.php?Cat=&Board=IBD&Number=20349&page=0&view=expanded&sb=5&o=&fpart=1
for prep info that's really helpful.
Make sure the GI doc who does this knows that you have IBS, and guarantees that you will be fully unconscious throughout the entire procedure.
After you wake up, follow the breaking the cycle diet here http://www.helpforibs.com/diet/faq.asp#break_cycle to get your gut back up to speed calmly.
Best,
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