COLONOSCOPY
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I had my 3rd yearly colonoscopy on Friday.My first two were done privately and I was anethetised. This time, it was done on NHS. I told them I wanted to be heavily sedated but although the first part was OK the last part was very painful and I was yelling out. I was diagnosed with diverticultis the first time ,which until now, hasn't given me any problems.The last two days, since the colonoscopy, I have terrible stomach cramps and can hardly walk.I was told it was due to gas but I am wondering if it is connected to the diverticulitis.
When I left the ward,the nurse handed me a card to say they had removed a polyp and I would get an appointment to have a barium enema. She wasn't able to tell me why I would need this.Has anyone had to have the enema after a colonoscopy?
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Just seen your question on this site. I have had a barium enema after having a colonscopy. My experience (on NHS) was pretty much identical to yours, in that the further they went the more it hurt till it got to a point where they couldn't carry on. [b:f01344a355]So in order to see the rest of the colon they have to do a barium enema.[/b:f01344a355] This is none too pleasant either, but at least its not invasive. Also removing the polyp means it is benign and will not turn into anything nasty. I am booked in tomorrow to have another colonscopy myself, so am not looking forward to it, but at least we have the satisfaction of knowing that it is diverticular disease and nothing else. Hope this helps.
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