ive recieved my letter this morning, and there is a letter in there that says about sedation, but ive got my pre op in the morning at 10.30 so i will ask them again about it. thank you sue
Ive had my pre op this morning and i told them that i wish to have the sedation on sunday, they said that was fine, they will either use a solution with an analgesic in. or something else not sure what, but to be honest, the stuff i have got for saturday is worrying me, as my backside is sore now whats it goin to be like after all that lol, (you know what i mean ). ill let you know how i get on Sue
Maybe it was just a formality of words. They really don't use sedation, just a Benadryl of sort to make you drowsy. Please tell them about your bottom being sore. I have severe hemroids and they always lubricate the entrance with a little cream that numbs me first. I imagine that you will be just fine. Please report back after your proceedure. You should have someone there to drive you home afterwards (a requirement) because you will be drowsy. I'll be thinking of you Sunday, friend.
Thank you crohnsproof friend my husband is taking me, he will wait while im there, they said about 2 hours recovery . i keep putting my soreness down to amount of times im on the loo. what about all the stuff u have to take the day before, as if im not on the toilet enough, i know its a equirement but by god how much more can i take lol. chat to you on sunday Sue friend
There is an over-the-counter cream that you can buy to absolutely NUMB your bottom. After the prep, I get very sore and it burns like pure acid. It's called "Calmoseptine". It's the best stuff a Crohn's patient can buy for a raw, burning bottom. It numbs you right up and makes you smile again! I got mine at a local Walgreen's pharmacy. You may have to ask a pharmacist to order it, because I don't know where you're located. Good luck.
Hi crohnsproof, and all, back from my colonoscopy, all went fine yesterday with the prep, although i did have a sore bum lol, had the procedure done at 9.30 this morning they have done 8 biopsies and discovered imflammation of the bowel, which he is putting down to colitis, im so thrilled to have had a diagnosis, and it wasnt all in my mind. im in a lot of pain now and bleeding but at least i can now try and start to get my life back on track.. Does anybody know where i go from here, what happens next Thank you for you concerns Sue
I'm assuming that they didn't find polyps either? That's a good sign too. From here it's to get you regulated on medication, watching your foods, and learning much about your body and how you respond to colitis. It is certainly a relief to put a name to all of your misery, isn't it. I'm glad that you survived the colonoscopy and hope you can get some rest today.
When I had mine last year they gave me 3 drugs, I cant remember the exact names but it was the equivalent of morphine, valium/pethadine and rohipnol. It was uncomfortable, but bearable, and yes you are concious the whole procedure.
After my BP was in my boots, so keep fluids up big time, that'l help, a hot water bottle and peppermint tea, and if you have it peppermint oil or biofreeze gel that you get from chiropractors - both have natural properties that automatically freeze or heat as the body dictates, rub them in on your tum.
Im only 18, and I'm being transferred to an adult hospital soon. Thy want to do a colonoscopy before I'm transferred. I must admit I was terrified by the idea of only sedation instead of general anastetic but all the words of reasurrance have helped me realise it can't be that bad. Thanks to all those who gave their opinions, I feel a LOT better about it now xxx
Do not alter or start any medications or other remedies without first consulting a medical professional. Remember that we are not medical professionals, but merely fellow sufferers offering the benefit of our collective experience.
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