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TeresaJane
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Hi

Ive had 2 colonoscopys in the past 18 months, thankfully nothing to serious and they have managed to cut the roots from the growths and i thought that was it, ive to go again in 6 weeks for another, does anyone know of an alternative (preferably tablet form) to moviprep, my gag reflex is crap and i really struggle with it, i honestly think the colonoscopy is easier than that prep (with sedation of course), 

Im terrified as to why im being called again within 2 months of my last one, im hoping theres nothing sinister(my mind is in overdrive) and the thought of the moviprep is scaring me already, im so anxious about it but dont know what to ask for to help

Thanks for any advice, im just so scared of it all, im only 54 with a 13 yr old daughter

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    The bowel prep is easier if cold l put water in the fridge, l made it up with less water then drank plain water to make up the difference. It worked as long as you drink it any means is good. A straw can help. The runs that the prep induces are more of an issue for me. I was really glad when it was over, my GP thought I needed another colonoscopy 2 weeks ago but I seem to have dodged it as colorectal have not been in contact.  My husband’s friend was called back for another colonoscopy two weeks later and they found diverticulitis fortunately nothing serious to worry about.  I hope all goes well. 

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    Thank you, i do have Diverticulitis as well

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