alot of you were suprised to hear my doc had diagnosed me with IBS without doing a single test. I went in this week to see if he would prescribe me an antispasmodic.. this time he refused and insisted on a wheat allergy test and a colonoscopy  I was not expecting that at all since my symptoms describe IBS-D to the T, but, since my mothers brother has a colostomy bag from polyps, that uncles daughter died from colon cancer, his son is living with c.cancer, i figured it was a good idea. I later found out that my dad had polyps removed recently!! So, i have the genes from both sides of the family..
Although i know its necessary, i am absolutely terrified!! i have been told by some people that its no big deal, some people have said it was the absolute worst experience ever..
Part of my fear is that i am already terrified to leave the house because of D, now i will have to take a heavy dose of laxatives and the next day drive to a hospital 20 minutes away for the procedure!!
My procedure isn't until 2:45pm, so im hoping by then, i will have nothing left in my system, but im sure i will still get anxiety over it and get the "sensation" that i have to go!
Can anyone give me some comforting advice? i am dreading, but also looking forward to getting it over with and getting a clean bill of health and hopefully a prescription for antispasmodics!!
also i should have asked my dr, but can anyone tell me about how long the scope takes? im also worried that we will get stuck in rush hour traffic on the way home..and i have been told that you get really gassy and may have an "accident" afterward...
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scheduled my colonoscopy for 2/12 any advice?
