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Colonoscopy Fear

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I am 52 and I've to go for a colonoscopy this week after an abnormal bowel screening. Absolutely terrified as I've lost 2 friends in 2 years to bowel cancer (one was only 46).

The past few days I've been passing black poo. Never had anything like this before and of course I stupidly Googled it. Recently started Atorvastatin (10mg) and was wondering if this could be the cause.

I know I have to go through with the colonoscopy even more now due to change in my bowel movements. Just thinking worse case scenarios

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    I am glad to hear you don't have cancer

    I have had a a few colonoscopy's, I prefer to be awake, and overdose on the air gas... Laughing during the procedure is not advised though, tried that, ouch... They should ask you if you want anything to calm you down, if so take it, it helps the anxiety. I prefer being awake and aware, I can get the procedure done and escape from the hospital ASAP. (severe white coat syndrome). I have a resigned viewpoint to the endoscopy having had the business end, inserted in every orifice they can find on my battered body...

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    I am glad to hear you don't have cancer

    I have had a a few colonoscopy's, I prefer to be awake, and overdose on the air gas... Laughing during the procedure is not advised though, tried that, ouch... They should ask you if you want anything to calm you down, if so take it, it helps the anxiety. I prefer being awake and aware, I can get the procedure done and escape from the hospital ASAP. (severe white coat syndrome). I have a resigned viewpoint to the endoscopy having had the business end, inserted in every orifice they can find on my battered body...

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