Hi, folks. I saw my GI specialist yesterday, after being referred to him by my family physician, who felt he couldn't do anything else for my IBS. The long and short of it all is that he ordered a colonoscopy, to make sure that there isn't anything structurally wrong with my insides before he treats my IBS. He also did bloodwork for thyroid and celiac disease, to rule out those possibilities.
So, my colonoscopy is scheduled for next Wednesday...just what I wanted for Xmas. And I am TERRIFIED. I know this is very silly...I'm a mom after all, and have gone through labor!...but that's how I feel. I'm actually more scared of the actual prep-work (that horrible liquid stuff you drink to clean you out) and was wondering if anyone had any advice or kind words or stories to share to make this more "do-able."
It's a silly thing to worry about, I know, and the doctor is trying to rule stuff out so he can help me, but still...wow! A colonoscopy at 30! I feel so...infirm! 
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Help! Colonoscopy ordered!
