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. You can find out how just here.

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

Kind regards,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

On Friday last week I had my 3rd colonoscopy. None of the previous one had been successful because I was in agonising pain. Thankfully' on Friday I was given enhanced sedation. I don't remember any of it and I didn't feel any pain. Unfortunately they could not complete the procedure because of poor bowel prep and adhesions from the previous 27 pelvic operations over many years. I am going to have a CT colonography. It does worry me that this is all taking time to actually find out what's wrong. it's really quite frightening. especially no I have had severe pain since the procedure. I just want to know what is wrong