Failed colonoscopy

the prep was fine. On the day opted for gas and air but had the canula put in incase I found it to painful. Ok at the start but not very long into the procedure it was becoming increasingly painful. I was given sedation and pain relief but they didn't seem to do anything . The pressure I felt in my bowl just kept getting more and more painful, I started to cry and in the end they had to stop. Only went 30cms into the bowl!!! Found a large polyp and found I had diverticulitis so have to have another done. Looking at the note they gave me they gave 2mcg of midazolam and fentanyl 100mcg. Not very much in my opinion. Said I was anxious +++ well I was because the pain didn't subside! What a carry on! 

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  • Had my colonoscopy today at 9.30 after about 7 mins they had to stop the pain was excruciating , although they say I had 50 mg fentanyl and gas and air I felt like I had no sedation at all I was almost climbing off the bed I'm quite good with pain but this was terrible.

    I now have to have a ct scan and then another colonoscopy in 2 weeks but I hope they use different sedation.

    anyone else have this problem, the nurse said it was probably due to the fact I'd had an hysterectomy 

  • Welcome to the forum Willows2411 although I'm sorry to hear about your colonoscopy experience.

    I just wanted to reply to you as this thread hasn't been very active lately so there's a chance you may not get a reply from anyone on here, including Kenzington who hasn't been on the forum since making their post back in 2018.

    I really hope that won't be the case but if you don't hear back you're welcome to reach out to others on more recent discussions you find about this topic - I can assure you there are quite a few as it is a very common talking point within the community - or you can start your own discussion with guidance from our website.

    We're thinking of you Willows2411 and wishing you all the best with your next colonoscopy.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Welcome to the forum Willows2411 although I'm sorry to hear about your colonoscopy experience.

    I just wanted to reply to you as this thread hasn't been very active lately so there's a chance you may not get a reply from anyone on here, including Kenzington who hasn't been on the forum since making their post back in 2018.

    I really hope that won't be the case but if you don't hear back you're welcome to reach out to others on more recent discussions you find about this topic - I can assure you there are quite a few as it is a very common talking point within the community - or you can start your own discussion with guidance from our website.

    We're thinking of you Willows2411 and wishing you all the best with your next colonoscopy.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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