My IBD .

Strawberry1

It's fine @Albus_Scope honestly it's fine . 

Albus_Scope

It's no trouble at all @Strawberry1, we're all here to support each other.

Strawberry1

Thank you for answering me @Albus_Scope , it very much appreciated  . Thank you 😊 

Strawberry1

Sorry @Albus_Scope , I just feel a little embarrassed.  Sorry 😞. 

Strawberry1

Hello @Beaver79, my question was not about flare ups it was about something else but its absolutely fine. It wasn't important.  Thanks again though.  

Strawberry1

This time next week I will be trying my best to prepare myself for my colonoscopy . I've had this done twice before for some reason I'm terrified 😨. 

Strawberry1

I meant to say I've had this done twice before but this time I'm more worried than the times before. 

WhatThe

Hi Strawberry, I'm sorry you are suffering and that anyone on this forum is unkind enough to say they doubt your story and to say so twice!

Could there be anything more embarrassing to talk about? I think you're incredibly brave to do so. I've had colonoscopies but my problems pale into comparison with yours.

Is it the results you're afraid of or the procedure itself, like the evacuation? 

Strawberry1

Hi @WhatThe , it's the procedure I'm fretting over and taking the stuff before it is done .

Strawberry1

Sorry to hear you have had a colonoscopy too @WhatThe . Thank you for your time today. Cheers. 

WhatThe

Yeah it's hard to get down and there's so much of it 

Only a routine check this year but feel ok thanks though    

WhatThe

Pinch your nostrils and it will taste less yuk

WhatThe

And have water ready to drink straightaway

WhatThe

ps I'd like to believe that most men know why women use more toilet roll than they do dear oh dear  

Jimm_Scope

I have Crohn's disease, I'm due my 5 yearly colonoscopy this year! Prep is always the bit I least look forward too.

Oddly, the procedure itself I'm totally fine with, I've done it enough times!

Strawberry1

Thanks @WhatThe and @Jimm_Scope , apologies for my late response I've been asleep  . I feel like I'm not dealing with this very well . I apologise if any of my other responses are late I'm just so anxious this time . Please take care of yourselves and thanks again for your time today it's really appreciated.  Thanks 😊. 

Strawberry1

I am very worried.  All I want to do is sleep.  

WhatThe

Autism and bowel disorders are closely linked and I know you're waiting for that assessment too. It is a lot to deal with. None of this is your fault and I'm sorry Hannah is away atm. 

Strawberry1

Hi @WhatThe , I've had visitors later this evening so I've only just been able to reply.  I sincerely apologise.  I did read about those aspects with Autism and bowel disorders . I always think I'm in the wrong . It's OK that Hannah isn't here . Hannah is due down time and annual leave so it's all cool.  Thanks again for your time and support 🙏.  It's really appreciated. Please take care of yourself.  If I don't reply straight away I will reply eventually.  

Hannah_Alumni

I'm so sorry your IBD has been playing you up @Strawberry1 Is it still being an issue?

Have you managed to speak to your GP, IBD Nurse or consultant?