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  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 6,849 Championing
    Thank you for answering me @Albus_Scope , it very much appreciated  . Thank you 😊 
  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 6,849 Championing
    Sorry @Albus_Scope , I just feel a little embarrassed.  Sorry 😞. 
  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 6,849 Championing
    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
    Strawberry1 Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 6,849 Championing
    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
    Strawberry1 Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 6,849 Championing
    I meant to say I've had this done twice before but this time I'm more worried than the times before. 
  • WhatThe
    WhatThe Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 3,718 Championing

    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
    Strawberry1 Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 6,849 Championing
    Hi @WhatThe , it's the procedure I'm fretting over and taking the stuff before it is done .
  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 6,849 Championing
    Sorry to hear you have had a colonoscopy too @WhatThe . Thank you for your time today. Cheers. 
  • WhatThe
    WhatThe Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 3,718 Championing

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

    Only a routine check this year but feel ok thanks though    


  • WhatThe
    WhatThe Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 3,718 Championing

    Pinch your nostrils and it will taste less yuk
  • WhatThe
    WhatThe Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 3,718 Championing

    And have water ready to drink straightaway
  • WhatThe
    WhatThe Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 3,718 Championing

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

  • Jimm_Alumni
    Jimm_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,717 Championing
    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
    Strawberry1 Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 6,849 Championing
    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
    Strawberry1 Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 6,849 Championing
    I am very worried.  All I want to do is sleep.  
  • WhatThe
    WhatThe Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 3,718 Championing

    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
    Strawberry1 Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 6,849 Championing
    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
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    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? 
  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 6,849 Championing
    Hi @Hannah_Scope , I'm having a colonoscopy on Monday.  Then we will see what's what . But I was wondering if people with IBD  can also have issues with constipation too . Only I had a big flare up and then after I was having issues with constipation which is not like me yo get that so I just wondered if constipation is part of IBD .
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    Fingers crossed! I hope it goes well for you :)

    Constipation can be an issue and actually something I experienced. I had proximal constipation caused by my medication combination. Ask your consultant to speak with you more about it. Some people like me, needed different laxatives dependent on my symptoms. I know some went the irrigation or enema route. And others found a change in their medications could ease the symptoms. 

    GUTS UK have a great information page on constipation if you needed any more information before your appointment.

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