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I don't blame her for not going to get it. After reading these posts, I'm not so sure I want to have one done now. If this got worse on me...I think I would want to die. Are you feeling better now Georgie?
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Yes, I am thanks to Heather's web site. I have learned so much about something that I did not know existed.
But I have a question about something that I do not understand. What are Probiotics and who should take them and how. Is it a medical or natural?
Sorry if it's a dumb question, but I am still trying to find what is most helpful, I tried Robinul and a couple other medicines, but did not help.
Thanks
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This is a scary thought. We are supposed to get colonoscopies to rule out other serious things and it can actually cause IBS or make it worse?? I haven't had one in like 8 yrs or so (since my hysterectomy) and was just getting my nerve up to have one again, now I'm not so sure. 
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Oh I'm sorry that it effected him that way. I also was told I had some mild irration seendurng my colon. procedure. I was told the solution could of caused it. I on the other hand recovered with no D after the procedure was done. So stable after it and been that way since. Diet definetly improved my condition. Hope some relief will come soon.
Sherri
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Roz, I agree that it's certainly possible. I had a sigmoidoscopy about a year ago and it seemed to exacerbate my gas and bloating, too. Luckily (or in some cases not so luckily) our symptoms are always changing, so hopefully the problems caused by the colonsocopy won't plague your hubby for too long. Tell him to hang in there!
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Hi Sandy,
You need a colonoscopy every 5 years if you're over 50. I know you're not that old, but pretend you are. In that case, you'd have another since your last one was 8 years ago. It's really the wise thing to do, and doctors will strongly recommend it -- when you're over 50, that is.
You want to know if there's something seriously wrong "up there" so they can "nip it in the bud" and you can get on with your life. Ignorance is NOT bliss, Girlfriend. I often wonder if we wouldn't have our beloved Charles Schulz with us right now if he had gotten a colonoscopy in a timely manner.
Okay, there I go rambling again. I need to sign up for a "head-oscopy."
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Thanks all for your responses. It is scary to think that we go for a colonoscopy as a screening for colon cancer ( or to rule out other bowel diseases) but then can end up with IBS or making the IBS we already have worse.
I guess though that it is better to have a colonoscopy in order to prevent colon cancer. Just be sure you find a good GI, preferably one who has been recommended by someone you trust.
As Kree says, IBS symptoms seem to be constantly changing, so hopefully no permanent damage was done and the IBS will eventually stabilize.
Roz
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I actually had a colonoscopy to determine why I had such bowel problems. The test results wereall negative other than a mild case of diverticuosis. My symptoms never really changed for better or worse until recently when I introduced the acacia fiber and enteric peppermint into my daily regime. Don't think the colonoscopy has a real bearing on symptoms, other than the fact that for a couple of days your system could be irritated from the results of the prep for the procedure. 
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One solution would be to have your primary care physician refer you to another gastroenterologist for capsule endoscopy. With this procedure, you swallow a small capsule which surrounds a mini-camera that travels throught the entire digestive tract, taking pictures and recording them throughout. Requires very little prep, does not require any inanimate object inserted below and covers more territory than any other test. Another option is called virtual endoscopy, conducted throught the use of a multi slice CT scanner. Most of the hospitals in your area should have this technology available, however, due to low or inadequate reimbursement, the tests are not usually offered by physicians. If you let your doctor know that you can not tolerate regular colonoscopy, he should rrefer you for one of these less invasive options. Just a thought. 
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