Dear Angell:
I wish I'd seen this post earlier,I'm sure most people are telling you the same thing.My GI doc actually wouldn't diagnose me without one.Yes,it is kinda scary-all procedures are.But it's an absolutely amazing tool and when it's all over,you'll feel so much better for having had one and no matter how it works out,it's always better to know then not know.What you don't know can KILL you.Trust me.They SEDATE you now if you want-that makes it SO much easier.(Why anyone would want to be awake for one is BEYOND me.)It'll be fine,just have someone with you through the procedure and to wake you when it's done.The process the day before isn't fun-the "emptying out"-but the solution you drink is tasteless and the process isn't as bad as a bad day with IBS-D.Just remember-the day before,no soild food,red colored liquids or jello-they'll give you a list of do's and don't for "eating" the day before.I've been through it and plan to get one every year as long as I'm covered.There are few medical tests as effective as it is and NOTHING as effective for diagnosing bowel conditions.As a mother,you owe it to your family to get one so you can take care of yourself for them.Your health has to come first.Take the test-anymore questions,I'll be here.It'll be fine-when it's over,you'll wonder what you were so scared of!
Sincerely,
Andrew L.
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