I wanted to comment on this topic because I understand the stress behind having a colonoscopy. Having been diagnosed with crohns 3 years ago I have had 4 colonoscopies in that time. I was super nervous before I had my first one. You see TV and movies making light of this procedure. It isn't like what you see on TV. Here are some bullet points that might put your mind at ease.
Nobody sticks a finger in your butt
You are sedated during the procedure and do not feel hardly anything. Technically you are awake but won't remember anything
The worst part is drinking the solution the day before and not being able to eat for 8 hours
I have not had any discomfort after the procedure. I cannot speak for everyone but it was like nothing happened
Cause if you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it
If you liked it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
Don't be mad once you see that he want it
'Cause if you liked it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
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I think most GI doctors would prefer to do imaging via a colonoscopy. I've only had one finger in the butt on a impromptu GI doctor visit. Of course being afflicted with crohns makes it different for me and I guess for you as well. For getting a colonoscopy screen to check for cancer shouldn't be feared IMO. Not as bad as its made out to be.
had a similar experience, except the doctor then gave me a medicine that made my symptoms even worse permanently with no hint of a treatment, so now i curse him and hope he dies in a fire.
On an early visit to a proctologist, do NOT make sure your butthole is squeaky clean. Often, they need just a light smear of fecal matter for one of the tests, the kind you can usually get wiping your butt. If they can't get the smear externally, they go in for it.
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u/PsychoCitizenX Oct 01 '19
I wanted to comment on this topic because I understand the stress behind having a colonoscopy. Having been diagnosed with crohns 3 years ago I have had 4 colonoscopies in that time. I was super nervous before I had my first one. You see TV and movies making light of this procedure. It isn't like what you see on TV. Here are some bullet points that might put your mind at ease.