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Colonoscopy Preparation

iMuse · 2011-01-18 17:34:37

Hi guys, Im scheduled for a colonoscopy next week but the only problem i have is that im unable to take the medicine for preparation as it makes me sick :( (Past experience). Through googling i find people mentioning a diet to stick to 4 days or so before the procedure and was wondering does anyone have any experience of…

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18-01-2011 6:34pm

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iMuse

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Hi guys, Im scheduled for a colonoscopy next week but the only problem i have is that im unable to take the medicine for preparation as it makes me sick (Past experience). Through googling i find people mentioning a diet to stick to 4 days or so before the procedure and was wondering does anyone have any experience of this? or will i have no option but to take the dreaded prep medicine. :eek:

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#2 18-01-2011 6:51pm
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You need to speak to your doctor or specialist that set out the medication/prep for your operation. Perhaps they can prescribe you a different medication that will do the same, either way you need to speak to them if you have stopped your medication and are still going for the operation they need to know.

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#3 18-01-2011 7:34pm
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exactly what starpants said.

speak to your doctor

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