Dr unable to complete colonoscopy

[rainbowlady]

Anyone have this happen? Going for barium enema, did anyone get a flare after one? I,ve been in a flare up and with all this extra water drinking, well let's just say the bill for toilet paper is on the rise again(ha,ha).

[izazen]

Some colons are extra "twisty" and can prove challenging to some doctors.

Be sure you go to a "top" gastroenterologist in your area -one at a research hospital.

[ICNDonna]

It's can be difficult to pass the barium after an enema, but if you have a tendency towards constipation you doctor will probably prescribe something to help pass it.

Donna

[waterflow]

Yes, I had this happen too. Had a bend in mine. She wanted me to do I think a lower GI but I wouldn't go back. Didn't like her but that's another story. I had an awful time trying to do number #2 after that because of that milk shake stuff I had to drink and it made the bladder so mad. It took 3 days before it all settled down.

[dg2901]

Push extra fluids after the test to help that barium move along. While it didnt constipate me, it did slow things down a bit.

Like mentioned, perhaps your Dr will have suggestions if you're prone to constipation.

Wishing you well...
Diana

[rainbowlady]

Thanks gals I'll keep that in mind,just worried about what is in there,thanks for your support .

[Mothergoose]

To your inital ? my friend was unable to have a complete colonoscopy so they did the barium test, she said it was not too bad, but she dosn't have IC.