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Had The Colonoscopy Yesterday

Carriefaith

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Carriefaith Enthusiast
Carriefaith
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I had my first colonoscopy yesterday. My GI doc wanted to see if there was anything else going on other than celiac disease since I am not improving on the gluten free diet. I may have something in addition to celiac disease. I hope not though!

The colonoscopy was very painful and uncomfortable even though I was all drugged up (I had a sedative, a painkiller, and a drug to help me forget). However, I am still in a lot of pain, it hurts to breath deeply/walk/move. It is a bearable pain just extremely uncomfortable. It feels like my entire colon/large intestine is badly bruised or something. I also feel nauseated.

I know some of you have had colonoscopies and I was just wondering if this is a normal reaction and if anyone else has experienced these symptoms?

Thanks

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Seosamh Newbie
Seosamh
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Yes, one often does feel a bit out of it for a day or two after a colonoscopy. I've had one and my girlfriend has had two. I certainly felt a bit bruised inside. I hope you figure out what's going on!

Canadian Karen Community Regular
Canadian Karen
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Hi Medaka,

I am glad you got the colonoscopy over with. I was a bit sore for a few days afterwards also. The dr. said that I would be since he took numerous biopsies from various areas. Do you know if your doctor is checking for collagenous colitis? That's what they found I have and that's why my diarrhea continued even though I was thoroughly gluten-free.

Also, if I remember correctly, you also have a problem with energy like I do. I have been investigating hemp hearts. They sound quite promising....

Have a great day!

Karen

Carriefaith Enthusiast
Carriefaith
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Thanks so much for your replies. I feel better knowing that it's somewhat normal to feel pain for awhile after the test.

My doctor didn't specifically say what he was looking for because I guess the problem could be a number of things. My doctor told one of the nurses that my colon looked ok with no obvious problems (I'm assuming that means it's less likely to be chron's/ulcerative colitis/polyps/diverticulitis, which is great B) ). He took biopsy's during the colonoscopy and I will have to wait awhile for the results. Other than collagenous colitis, I'm not sure what else they may find in the biopsy's.

I'm not exactly sure what hemp hearts are? I'm assuming they help with energy? That would be wonderful! I need energy!

Thanks again! :)

-Carrie

lovegrov Collaborator
lovegrov
Posted

Not to sound discouraging, but I remembered nothing at all about my colonscopy and had no residual pain at all. My doctor said my experience was the norm, and most people I've heard talk about this said the same.

richard

Canadian Karen Community Regular
Canadian Karen
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Here is a link regarding the hemp hearts....

Open Original Shared Link

Hemp oil might be easier to find though..... I believe that has the same benefits.... Still looking into it though....

Have a great day!

Karen

Canadian Karen Community Regular
Canadian Karen
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Here is another one:

Open Original Shared Link

Karen

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Twister2 Contributor
Twister2
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Hi there! I just had my colonoscopy last Tuesday. I was put out for it though. (Thank God) I had sharp stomach pains for about two days and a sore throat. I'm thankful its over!

Twister2

SteveW Rookie
SteveW
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I was out like a light during my Colon/Endoscopy(sp?) and can't remember a thing.

The prep was a bit painful from the amount of bathroom trips :blink:

I was a little tender for a few days after but it cleared up after that.

I would call my doc if I felt extreme pain afterwards!

Carriefaith Enthusiast
Carriefaith
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Thanks everyone :)

I guess I was the small percent of people that get to feel the entire process, pain and all. The pain meds didn't work too well! I am feeling a lot better today, a little discomfort but nothing too bad. It sort of feels like I did 200 sit-ups. You know that sore muscle feeling.

Thanks for the links Karen, I'll look into that!

Guest Lindam
Guest Lindam
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;) I, thank goodness, did not have any discomfort after either the colonoscopy or the endoscopy. I think if you're not feeling well SOON, I would call the doctor. I was also put out for both and the only "pain" I had was the MANY trips to the bathroom.

Feel better soon!

Linda :)

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jknnej Collaborator
jknnej
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Wow, sorry to hear about all those symptoms. I was out like a light during my coloscopy and felt nothing after-but my doc did say to call if I experienced those symptoms or go to the hospital if I couldn't contact him.

Mine was only 2 weeks ago and I have felt weird pains in my intestines, I think from all the biospies.

Sterndogg Apprentice
Sterndogg
Posted

Mine was a rather uncomfortable experience as I constantly felt like I was gagging even with a sedative and an anti-gag reflex drug...def out of it for a day or so and did feel somewhat sore inside...not pleasant!!!

judy05 Apprentice
judy05
Posted

Apparently I cried out during the colonoscopy. The doctor said

everytime he advanced the tube I would cry. I was sedated and don't

remember too much. He said he never had anyone react like

that. My husband said that I told him, "i told you I was sick."

I had no further pain afterwards, just felt out of it. They found

one small benign polyp and hemmorrhoids. ;)

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