Colonography v Colonoscopy (not a pleasant topic sorry)

nadateturbe I think that’s a question you need to ask of your hospital doctor. Even those of us on here who might be familiar with these procedures don’t know your medical problems.

You’ll get plenty of opinions here but at the end of the day they are only opinions. You need to get it straight from the horse’s mouth. I would be inclined to go with whatever procedure is suggested in an attempt to solve the problem.

I hope everything goes well for you.

I recently had both - as they were unable to complete the colonoscopy (couldn't get the scope round the bends)!

The scanner they used really isn't a problem. You only go through it once for a few seconds.

However, the only person who can answer you is your doctor so please try and get in touch for advice.

Thanks. I'll talk to the consultant again. I didn't realise it was such a short time Wildswan16. It says on the leaflet that it takes over an hour.

Thanks to both of you .

A scan is in the doughnut shaped machine so your head won’t be ‘inside’ for very long at all.

Thanks Midgey. I think I need more information. Been here before. I really must try to remember to get all the information I need first time. Rather than paying for a second consultation.

Well, I had a chat on Monday evening and consultant was reassuring but said he would get the radiographer to ring me at home regarding reactions to dye. The x ray department rang to chat as well and talk me through the prep. I've now discovered I have to drink a liquid called visipaque the night before. I get nauseous very easily. Oh dear I feel so sick at the thought of all this. Has anyone had one including injected dye and visipaque? I know we're all different but it would help to hear others experiences.

The scanner is fine. It’s a CT scanner not an MRI so it’s the one just like a big polo so you aren’t shut in.

Thanks Foghorn for your reassurance.

The dreaded day is coming soon. Having this on Thursday. Can't put it off again. Keep hoping for a snowstorm and roads blocked..or anything that will put it off. The thought of the prep - picolax and then I have to drink something called visipaque the night before and have an injection of contrast agent on the morning. And I have to go in alone. I feel physically sick. I think I'm the biggest coward alive. Can anyone offer any advice.

I have had both and even 2 MRIs last year.I always say to them I am petrified and they are very understanding.I always said I could not go through an MRI but managed , I think it the worry before hand is worse than the procedure. I wonder if by now you have had it if not you will be fine just tell them of your fears.

How did your scan go nadateturbe?

Hi Blossoming it was fine thanks. I didn't get much sleep the night before. Picolax worked from 4pm to 6am! I took almost all the visipaque. No ill effects. I wondered about the injected dye and said no to having it so I hope anything there showed up. I would have been given a bowel relaxant injection but due to danger associated with eye pressure it wasn't an option. But the carbon dioxide inserted was fine to cope with, no problem. I just closed my eyes and did some controlled breathing. However I was told how good I was with it so I assume some people don't tolerate it well. Actual scan was over in minutes. My only problems came after. I had a lot of stomach cramps in the evening and (sorry for tmi but some might find it useful) constipated since. Hopefully get results soon. Fingers crossed they are ok.

The test is fine to have. I don't think anyone should worry about it.

Premed was far worse than the colonography

Thanks for the update nadateturbe, fingers crossed for good results.

Thanks Blossoming very kind of you.

Kato20 yes premed is much worse than the scan.

Test results all good. What a relief. I must say Benenden care is good and the consultant was very attentive. Highly recommend for the small price of £12.90 pm.

£11.90

Great news!

Thanks Blossoming

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I was a bit shaky after the MRI, but as you've said, I think it was the dye. There should be a seating / waiting area near the MRI room. I would just have a quiet sit until you feel more like yourself. Maybe take some water with you in case you need a drink.

Thanks Gagajo. As you can see I deleted the post, thinking a new one with a better title might get an answer, so thank you again. that's helpful.