I'm terrified - EGD and Colonoscopy same day
#324055 - 02/05/08 01:42 PM
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After two months of misery, I've finally agreed to let my doctor do these tests on me. Currently I have them scheduled for the same time, same day. I must admit, I'm terrified of the procedure. I've had a colonoscopy before, but it's been 15 years and all I really remember is I was awake for most of it and it hurt. That, and the prep was horrible. The doc gave me nu-lytely and bisoph pills for the prep.
As far as these tests go, especially the EGD, can somebody reassure me that it's not as bad as it sounds? I have problems swollowing pills, let alone a camera. I think I need some anixiety meds starting now and the test is over a week away.
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I wish you lots of luck! Both the same day is actually better I found. Rather than prepping twice! I feel for you, especially when it comes to the prep.
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I had terrible experiences years ago too. Its not as bad anymore. If you were sedated last time, but still awake, tell that in advance to your dr. Maybe they will agree to make sure you are more heavily sedated before they begin. In the past 6 years or so, I've had colonoscopy and endoscopy. Both of them were no big deal - EXCEPT the prep. There's no sugar coating it, the prep sucks for colonoscopy. Still, like Toady said, you'll just have to do that once.
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