Hi folks. Yesterday I. had a colonoscopy and I can honestly say even with sedation it was one of the most painful experiences of my life. Never would I have this again unless I am fully asleep.
Very sorry to hear of your experience. But I can only speak for myself and when I had mine (with sedation, too scared to turn that offer down!) I felt absolutely zero pain. Some odd sort of feelings but nothing that was even moderately painful. I'm FAR from expert but for some reason people seem to have widely differing experiences of this procedure so maybe someone medically experienced can explain why that is? I've always understood that once past the "entry" there were no pain receptors present? But please Lloobyloo don't think I'm disbelieving you it's just that my experience was so different to your's. But don't forget that it could well save your life...
Just to let you know about mine. I left a post in the previous page, last summer. So I had my colonoscopy a while ago (6 months ago) and it was really easy. Preparation went well. I was afraid I would get nausea and throw up because of other condition I have that gets me nausea when I drink water on an empty stomach, but luckily I was on a good day for that.
About the exam, I was put asleep (Propofol) and I just slept. About 25 minutes that felt like a whole night of sleep. No pain, no nothing. When I woke up I was really dizzy, but that went away little by little. 30 minutes later I was normal again. A bit of pain from the gases in the intestines, but nothing special also and it was all gone within one hour or so.
I had two upper endoscopies a few years ago and the colonoscopy was much easier. If I had to do one of them right now, I would choose upper endoscopy tough. I know it does not make much sense but it is only because I know I was lucky to get a good day for the preparation and that would probably not happen again.
By the way, the result was good, not perfect because I have diverticulitis, but the doctor says that is ok and nothing to worry about. It's just a few. I'm a 40 year old man at this point. So I will probably only do another colonoscopy in between 5 and 8 years.
Thanks for your reply . Yes I know it is different for everyone. I had sedation and gas and air but still very painful. I have had a bruised stomach for a few days so maybe I had someone who wasn't very good.
Thanks for your reply . Yes I know it is different for everyone. I had sedation and gas and air but still very painful. I have had a bruised stomach for a few days so maybe I had someone who wasn't very good.
