Hello and thank you for your post.

I am sorry to hear about your experience of having a colonoscopy. 

Hopefully when you are seen next more will be known about the pain and discomfort you are feeling.  Be reassured that you are still being investigated and will hopefully know more about what is the matter soon.

I think Jassoscard has given you some good advice based on her own experiences.  Having some sedation may help you relax and make the whole procedure easier, so do ask about this. 

In the meantime it might be a good idea to see if any food or drink makes you more bloated or even causes you pain, you can do this by keeping a food diary, commenting on how you feel after eating or drinking. It might help you understand if diet makes your symptoms worse. 

While you are waiting to be seen do talk with your GP if your pain becomes more difficult to cope with.

I hope you will be okay. Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Take care,

Caroline 

Hello and thank you for your post.

I am sorry to hear about your experience of having a colonoscopy. 

Hopefully when you are seen next more will be known about the pain and discomfort you are feeling.  Be reassured that you are still being investigated and will hopefully know more about what is the matter soon.

I think Jassoscard has given you some good advice based on her own experiences.  Having some sedation may help you relax and make the whole procedure easier, so do ask about this. 

In the meantime it might be a good idea to see if any food or drink makes you more bloated or even causes you pain, you can do this by keeping a food diary, commenting on how you feel after eating or drinking. It might help you understand if diet makes your symptoms worse. 

While you are waiting to be seen do talk with your GP if your pain becomes more difficult to cope with.

I hope you will be okay. Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Take care,

Caroline 

Hello Caroline 

Thank you for your message, was interesting you mentioned " My Diet " as I cut down carbs, having almost nothing of it and just having salads, vegs and protein from meat.

The discomfort I was feeling disappeared, I'm so happy with that. Very soon I will have another colonoscopy to remove the polyp and they will investigate the reason of the pain.

Many Thanks 

Claudio