Stories
Endoscopy, Upper GI
I was in the hospital, being treated with steroids for an autoimmune disease. I began to have persistent and severe abdominal pain, so they wanted to look at my esophagus and stomach. Read More
Endoscopy, Upper GI
I had acid reflux, and was eating antacids all day for months so my doctor thought I should have an endoscopy. Read More
Colonoscopy
The colon prep may be uncomfortable and you may feel hungry on the clear liquid diet. If you need to drink a special solution as part of your prep, be sure to have clear fruit juices or soft drinks to drink after the prep because the solution tastes salty. The prep is more trying than the actual procedure! Read More
Colonoscopy
Just do it. The prep is not fun, but the procedure is no problem. And the prep is getting less awful as I compared it to 10 years ago. There are different forms of prep, as I heard from friends, and some seem much easier. Read More
Colonoscopy
The best advice I got was to eat lightly for the two days prior to the procedure which meant the “system purge” didn’t have to expunge all that much. Check around for advice on which of the prep liquids to get and which flavor. Doctors prescribe different brands. Read More
Colonoscopy
There was no discomfort in the procedure. The only unpleasant part was the prep, which included the drinking of magnesium citrate laxative. Read More
Colonoscopy
I had a colonoscopy as part of my “preventative maintenance.” When it was over I was... hungry. Read More
Colonoscopy
My B12 levels were low, so my doctor suggested a colonoscopy. The preparation was extensive. Read More
Colonoscopy
I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and they recommended a colonoscopy to confirm the diagnosis. Read More
