Hopefully some of our forum members will come along and share their experiences with you.
You are usually given some mild sedation to relax you before you have a colonoscopy, and you might feel slightly sleepy but you will be awake during the procedure.
The NHS website has some information on having a colonoscopy at this link.
My first colonoscopy about 7/8 years ago was with sedatives my second at Christmas was a ct scan no sedation needed. ,just felt as if l had peed myself when the drugs went in I V , fortunately just a feeling. Much easier than the sedation ect . My dr said that they are doing them this way more often now. Still needed the bowel prep.
We have more information about a CT colonography test here that explains what it is. However it isn't always the test of choice for everyone as whilst it can show things up in the bowel it isn't possible to take biopsies (tissue samples) if needed.
Where they have to put air into the bowel so that the scan gives clear images may also lead to some pain and discomfort.
Do continue to discuss any worries or concerns you have with the doctors or nurses involved in your care.
hi, i have had 2 colonoscopies, can i say get the best sedation possible. my first didn't bother me, with entonox only, however the last was total agony. so much so i passed out with using the entonox to get on top of the pain i felt as air was being pumped into my colon / large bowel.. good luck.
