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Gastrographin not working and I have CT colon tomorrows

Bluebell71
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Hello anyone who has experience with this ?

I have taken gastrographin at 6pm tonight and nothing has happened yet, I have been taking plenty fluids but no bowel movements! Is this normal? A few weeks ago I had to take the bowel prep for a colonoscopy and I was on the toilet almost all night and I was expecting the same. I have stomach pain, back pain and bloated. 
 

hope someone can put my mind at ease here as I'm starting to worry! 
thanknyou 
 

  • I'm sorry no-one was able to get back to you before your appointment today Bluebell but I really do hope that the gastrographin started to work after you made this post and that your CT colonography went well.

    If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with our team of cancer nurses on 0808 800 4040. Their phone lines are open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m and they'll do all they can to help.

    I hope you're recovering well and wish you all the best with your results.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator 

  • Offline in reply to Moderator Steph

    Thank you for replying 

    my gastrographin did not have any effect on bowel so no movements!  I had stomach cramping and nausea with headache but when I arrived in the radiology dept at 2pm next day they said not to worry as it's common for people not to need the toilet. 


     

  • in reply to Bluebell71

    I'm glad the radiology department were able to give you some reassurance about this Bluebell.

    Also, thank you for coming back to let us know. I'm sure your experience will be really beneficial to others who may be in a similar position at the moment.

    Fingers crossed you won't have to wait too long for your results and they bring good news when the time comes.

    All the best,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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