Guest guest Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 > I was given a special Miralax combo for the colonoscopy prep- > I was told to mix it with gatorade, powerade or vitamin water. Just > cannot be red. > > Was wondering if I could this with something else that's legal that > will mask the flavor? Of course you can. How about ice tea. Or anything else that's mild that you regularly drink? You might also ask him about using the pills instead of miralax. Visicol or Osmoprep. I found them very easy on my system - but I haven't tried the miralax treatment for comparison. I just hate swallowing disgusting tasting prep. > > He says the fact that my GI kept insisting on the Fleet prep for me > even after it caused me to go to the hospital is just ridiculous and > antiquated and he also said to me that it's " scary " that I haven't had > a colonoscopy in 9 years. He said the amount of inflammatory polyps > that I had should be monitored and I should get a colonoscopy once a > year. That seems a bit much to me so he settled on every 18 months. 12 months or so is pretty normal. I usually wait a bit longer - more like 14-16 months. > I have nightmares from my first colonoscopy that was done with no > sedation (had an endo done at the same time) and I wish I could just > let go and get over that trauma somehow. I mean I had a colonoscopy > like 2 years after that hellacious one but still I am terrified. They put you under these days - you won't remember anything - but you'll have gas when you wake up because they pump you with air. That might leave you feeling tender if you have inflammation in your lower bowel. Mara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 I did the Miralax prep last week with iced tea and sweet-n-low. I was nauseous from the first glass. Whatever you choose, I suggest you mix 1/2 of the powder into the liquid you choose and then the other half if you can handle it. This way you could change from iced tea to soda if necessary. I discovered the iced tea kept me awake and I was so sick all I wanted to do was sleep. If I had to do it over again today, I'd make lemonade and take the pills. It ended up taking me 10 hours to drink the Miralax and my upper tummy hurt for 3 days after the colonoscopy. My body really didn't want this prep in it! I kept whining and my family called me a "sniveler!" (Can you believe it!) I suggest pills too if you have time to change to them! Terri 2 years UC 8 weeks SCD Re: Colonoscopy prep > I was given a special Miralax combo for the colonoscopy prep-> I was told to mix it with gatorade, powerade or vitamin water. Just> cannot be red.>> Was wondering if I could this with something else that's legal that> will mask the flavor?Of course you can. How about ice tea. Or anything else that'smild that you regularly drink?You might also ask him about using the pills instead of miralax.Visicol or Osmoprep. I found them very easy on my system - butI haven't tried the miralax treatment for comparison. I just hateswallowing disgusting tasting prep.>> He says the fact that my GI kept insisting on the Fleet prep for me> even after it caused me to go to the hospital is just ridiculous and> antiquated and he also said to me that it's "scary" that I haven't had> a colonoscopy in 9 years. He said the amount of inflammatory polyps> that I had should be monitored and I should get a colonoscopy once a> year. That seems a bit much to me so he settled on every 18 months.12 months or so is pretty normal. I usually wait a bit longer - more like14-16 months.> I have nightmares from my first colonoscopy that was done with no> sedation (had an endo done at the same time) and I wish I could just> let go and get over that trauma somehow. I mean I had a colonoscopy> like 2 years after that hellacious one but still I am terrified.They put you under these days - you won't remember anything -but you'll have gas when you wake up because they pump you withair. That might leave you feeling tender if you have inflammation inyour lower bowel.Mara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Thanks Mara, > Visicol or Osmoprep. I found them very easy on my system - but > I haven't tried the miralax treatment for comparison. I just hate > swallowing disgusting tasting prep. > I get very sick from prep's. I am kind grossed out at having to do the small bowel series- that drink makes me so sick as well. I am just so sensitive.. Anyway, for the pills do I need a prescription? Which one of the pills did you like better? I think they mentioned Osmoprep in their office. > > > > He says the fact that my GI kept insisting on the Fleet prep for me > > even after it caused me to go to the hospital is just ridiculous and > > antiquated and he also said to me that it's " scary " that I haven't had > > a colonoscopy in 9 years. He said the amount of inflammatory polyps > > that I had should be monitored and I should get a colonoscopy once a > > year. That seems a bit much to me so he settled on every 18 months. > > > 12 months or so is pretty normal. I usually wait a bit longer - more > like > 14-16 months. I never knew I had to be monitored like this. I mean I knew I was stretching it- but I had no idea once a year is ideal. Jodi SCD 13 months Crohn's/Colitis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 I just love you Jodi - and I wish I were there in the office- I'm a big mouth I tell EVERYBODY! they need to know!!! For my scopes last month I diluted welch's white grape - BUT I've read on here since then not to trust them I think - don't go illegal with the drink there's enough your body will be going thru - it is not bad - for me it was the after gas that most don't get and i pray you won't just live in the bathroom and have your intro diet ready for after - expect to be off for a couple of weeks and maybe you won't be at all :-) or not for that long (i did have a virus at the same time) but I hope and pray all goes well - you deserve some good news!!!!! hang in eileen -- In BTVC-SCD , " jodah235 " wrote: > > I was given a special Miralax combo for the colonoscopy prep- > I was told to mix it with gatorade, powerade or vitamin water. Just > cannot be red. > > Was wondering if I could this with something else that's legal that > will mask the flavor? > > He gave me scripts for Zofram as well if I get nauseas. > > He says the fact that my GI kept insisting on the Fleet prep for me > even after it caused me to go to the hospital is just ridiculous and > antiquated and he also said to me that it's " scary " that I haven't had > a colonoscopy in 9 years. He said the amount of inflammatory polyps > that I had should be monitored and I should get a colonoscopy once a > year. That seems a bit much to me so he settled on every 18 months. > He said with CD it's not as important to have that close monitoring as > they don't really see cancer in the small bowel. But with Colitis and > the Colon well, that's a different story. > > I'm not concerned on that level- I bless this diet daily. > I am not sure what mangled mess they will find- but maybe I will be > pleasantly surprised? He didn't seem encouraged based on my medical > file. > > I just left home when I was so young and have been learning to deal > with this on my own. I thank the starts I have my Husband but I > realize just how young I was and ill equipt to be so trusting of > doctors and the medical establishment and I am learning that I am > paying for that today. This makes me sad. > > I really applaud all of you parents out there. > > I have nightmares from my first colonoscopy that was done with no > sedation (had an endo done at the same time) and I wish I could just > let go and get over that trauma somehow. I mean I had a colonoscopy > like 2 years after that hellacious one but still I am terrified. The > more medical stuff I do the more fearful I get- I do understand myself > though- I have experienced anaphalaxsis a couple of times and throw > medical negligence in as well is it a wonder? > > This diet has brought light into my life. Because of this diet I have > taken back my life and become hopeful. Because of this diet I have > learned and learning so much. Because of this diet I sought out > proper top notch medical care- with help from all of your experiences > and Grammy's SCD pals I finally feel I am in really good, capable > understanding hands. I wish I could of found this type of medical > care sooner... I realize it is such a mix of various things to get > better. Most docs won't acknowledge this diet- it's like a puzzle > though going to a doc that does see value in diet and also going to > really qualified GI's and the list goes on and on. > > Yesterday in the GI's office a son was there with his mom- in his > 20's. Telling her how the appt went and him telling her that the doc > said " there is no relationship to food but cut dairy out if you want > to " and the son laughed and said to his mom " I just don't get it, food > does irritate me " and I just wanted to scream " SPECIFIC CARBOHYDRATE > DIET PEOPLE " but I stayed silent as I don't want to be like a zealot. > My husband said that if this is discussed in a public place then I > can go ahead and say something. It's just so not in my nature. I > dunno I don't want people to go through the hell and suffering I have > been through! > > Anyway SCD folks.. 'scuze the ranting.. > > Thanks for being here. > I couldn't do all of this without all of you. > > Big Hugs, > Jodi > SCD 13 months > Crohn's/Colitis > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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