You are not the first person on this site who has posted that they are awake through their colonoscopy. What is going on with this barbaric treatment??? I...
i am 20 years old and just last month was diagnosed with crohns disease. I was in the hospital for about two weeks and while I was in the hospital they kept me...
the second time i had the investigations i was given the sedation. I am in england so all hospital treatment is free unless you choose to go private in which...
I saw everyone's post about little or no sedation for colonoscopy's. The only way I have ever had it was with a drug called" Versed". Puts you in a twi-lite...
Joe & June Ryan
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Hi Ann, I use accupuncture (fairly often) as well as seeing a nutritionist who has explained to me the food choices I need to make as well as what I am...
Sorry to hear about your surgery. But good luck to you, James, and I hope your recovery will be speedy. Are you able to eat regular food now, and what type...
Hi, Micheal, The cabbage juice really helped me a great deal, especially when I was bleeding badly. You would not have a problem dropping dairy - there are...
I just had my third colonoscopy yesterday. The first two were horrific. I screamed threw both. I have since changed doctors. I had an anesthesiologist ...
When I had my colonoscopy, I wanted to sleep during the procedure but I knew that whatever they gave me wouldn't do it, so I only got a few hours sleep the...
I have always been completely sedated for my scopes, I can't imagine going through without being completely asleep! I actually woke up once during a flex. sig....
OK, can anyone recommend a place to get Vitamin K? Is there such a thing as a Vitamin K pill? I've found it in other vitamins, but nothing that is just...
Wow! I've never heard of that happening. Is everything going to be alright with your bladder? Will it just take time to heal? Hang in there. Randy ... From:...
Susan Glad to here the colonoscopies are going better now. I usually take Enemas for flares only. I've tried the steroid enemas and they really didn't help....
I have had 2 colonoscopies and was sedated each time. I got versed and demoral together. About 2 minutes after they inject the meds into my IV everything...
I have had 2 colonoscopies and was sedated each time. I got versed and demoral together. About 2 minutes after they inject the meds into my IV everything...
Hi everyone. Well, I'm back. It's been thirteen grueling days in the hospital but it seems to have been worth it. I was admitted on feb 18th and had a quick...
yeah everything is ok now i had a catherter for about two weeks, and some very painful trips to the bathroom after that but now i'm alright.i'm actual able to...
Dear Susan, I had some success with endocourt (not sure of the correct spelling) enemas during the period of heaviest bleeding during my flare. The enemas...
Dear Syl, I have not tried accupuncture. I am not well versed in traditional Chinese medicine so I really do not understand it. I may look into it though. ...
Hi, I take Viactiv soft calcium chews. They include vitamins D and K. Two chews a day taste great (especially the caramel ones) and give me 100 percent of the...
Hello all, and I hope you're feeling well today! I've heard talk about the benefits of Vit. K and the high concentration of it found in cabbage juice. I...
MONIKA, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR THAT YOU WERE IN THE HOSPITAL AND HAVING SUCH A TERRIBLE TIME.PLEASE KNOW THAT I WILL BE THINKING AND PRAYING FOR YOU . TAKE CARE...
Hi Lisa :) Thanks for your well wishes. I seem to have mixed luck. I have really severe flareups but they seem to get under control with prednisone pretty well...
In the last little while, I've noticed a few newer members, or people I haven't really had a chance to be much in touch with. I think it might be a good idea...
Hi,Monica, I'll reintroduce myself. My name is Ann Nix. I am a 35-year-old homemaker from San Antonio, Texas. I am married to a career military man so the...
Thanks for the K info Ann ... From: Ann [mailto:ann_on_line@...] Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2003 1:25 PM To: crohns_n_colitis@yahoogroups.com Subject:...
hey i thought i might introduce myself too. i'm michael i'm 20 and live in the north east of england. I work in a hotel as a barman cos the hours are flexible...
thanks Ann for your thoughts. I'm on Rowas enemas. no relief yet. also, has anyone been prescribed 6400 mg of asacol daily. my g.i. doctor just moved me to...