Hello from the age of 17 onwards I've had many colonoscopys and sigmoidoscopys too all without sedation much to my consultants dissaprooval but its my body I know what I can tolerate xx what scares you about them I had the exact same symptoms as you mine turned out to be bad ibs and I was prone to polyps which caused mucus and bleeding and different stools and never consistent x

I'm more afraid because my disabled husband had a very bad experience during his a couple of years ago which has stuck with me. 
 

I wasn't aware I could suddenly develop IBS at this stage in life so that's interesting. My symptoms were mild to start. A day or 2 of loose stools every few weeks but now it's becoming debilitating when it hits and being so prolonged makes me feel very ill and run down

im just so fed up x 

Hi

I had a colonoscopy a couple of weeks ago due to spotting and stool changes. Was mildly apprehensive.

I can tell you, the staff are normally really friendly, you're on your side (not face up!). I went for no pain relief and it was just like having a tummy ache for 20 minutes. 
 

By far the worst (or best? ) part was the soluble drink preparation you have to take. Tastes vile and properly clears you out: nothing left. 
 

So, in short, don't be worried. It's no biggie and you get immediate verbal feedback, then a letter confirming results about a fortnight later. I've had much worse hangovers!

x

Hi please don't worry about having the colonoscopy it's really not as bad as you are imagining I was terrified mortified horrified embarrassed at the thought of having mine done  but everyone at the hospital was fantastic and put me totally at ease, I had 3 polyps removed and a large one that I am having surgery to remove tomorrow along with some lymph nodes thankfully I had a the colonoscopy done and hopefully the surgery will be all the treatment I need.