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Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy

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Hi!

I'm 27 and have to go for a gastroscopy and colonoscopy to rule out cancer following a positive FIT test. I am absolutely terrified of the procedure. I know that I can have sedation but I just know that this isn't going to be enough and I will just be panicking the whole time. Can I request a general anaesthetic? I am absolutely terrified.

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    Try not to worry. I know, easier said than done! I had a colonoscopy last year and felt nothing. The prep was unpleasant and I would recommend Sudocream as the constant wiping left it really sore. But I felt nothing during the procedure. Yes, you hear of people having awful experiences but those are the ones people are likely to talk about. 

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    Try not to worry. I know, easier said than done! I had a colonoscopy last year and felt nothing. The prep was unpleasant and I would recommend Sudocream as the constant wiping left it really sore. But I felt nothing during the procedure. Yes, you hear of people having awful experiences but those are the ones people are likely to talk about. 

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