Had my colonoscopy

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Registered: 01-13-2004
Had my colonoscopy
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Sat, 09-17-2005 - 9:37am

It was not at all bad! LOL.. the doctor had Bruce Springsteen playing before I passed out. And I was awake before I knew it! I am glad to have it over with!

The doctor said I still have colitis, and it's just mild to medium, not severe. He gave me 2 medications. One is an all natural probiotic one called VSL#3, it will help good bacteria in my stomach. And the other one is Acacol. He said they have very mild side effects. Anyway, just wanted to drop in and give you girls the news, thanks for all the help and information!

--Lauren

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Registered: 10-14-2003
Sat, 09-17-2005 - 2:58pm

Lauren

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Sat, 09-17-2005 - 10:48pm

Lauren, I am glad it worked out well for you. I also am on Asacol and at least for me, the side effects are very mild. When I first started, I did have some stomach pains, however they went away within a couple of weeks.

Ellen

 

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Registered: 03-23-2003
Sun, 09-18-2005 - 6:20pm

Hey Lauren,


Glad it went well.

 
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Registered: 01-13-2004
Sun, 09-18-2005 - 6:33pm

Thanks everyone, I will keep you informed!

I haven't bought the probiotic yet because it's not insured and I would have to buy it off the internet. And it's $150 for 60 of them! I am not in the market for that right now.. but I guess I will have to talk to my doctor and see.

Thanks again everyone!
--Lauren

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Registered: 01-29-2004
Sat, 03-04-2006 - 7:25pm

Lauren,

A friend of mine, who has had 5 colonoscopies, said her dr. recommended Culturelle. It is a probiotic and costs about $20 at the drugstore.

Nancy

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Registered: 07-29-2006
Sat, 07-29-2006 - 9:55pm
Hi, I read your response to Lauren about the Culturelle. What is it for? My fiancee has been having some problems with his diverticulosis and I wondered if this could be a drug to help. I hope you will respond. Thanks,
Carol