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the reason i question getting the colonoscopy in hindsight


Trigger Mike

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during the prep i started having reflux.  I don't usually have that problem.  My chest started hurting mildly during the prep for the colonoscopy.  the reflux has worsened as have the chest pains since the colonoscopy.  Im not a big fan of reflux.  I wonder if somehow it had an adverse effect in the upper GI

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Good suggestion. Call the doctor. I have dealt with reflux for many years and was not bothered by it when prepping for either of my colonoscopies.

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My wife has had reflux for years. The prep  has never bothered her. Check with your doc.

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Look... I am a nobody.... but I think you may have two separate health issues.  Not sure how a colonoscopy.... can cause "reflux"?

 

Have you gained weight lately?  Started sleeping flat on your back?  Any change in the foods you eat?  There are a bunch of reasons for reflux.

 

"Google"

 

I don't have reflux... never have... but my older brother choked on his on vomit years ago... because of it.  His SASS name was Tom Slick.  After that...  I looked into it. 

 

ts

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46 minutes ago, Trigger Mike said:

it seems the medication for the prep triggered it but i figured it would pass.  it has not, i will mention it to my doctor 

Do so ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It could well be somedangthing else go'n on!

OLG

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For the reflux, take over-the-counter Omeprazole for a couple days IF nothing else were going on.

 

BUT, BUT,....if you're having persistent chest pain, I suggest you go to the nearest good emergency room (ER) immediately, before you do anything at all.  I suggest you go there right away.  

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I had acid reflux for years and took prevacid like candy.  Anyway went I went for a colon scope  they went ahead and did an endoscope on me and found a malignant esophageal cancer which they got with micro surgery at Oschners inNew Orleans I was very lucky

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10 hours ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said:

 

Ain't that how's it done.........:lol:

OLG

Depends......   I have a colostomy and my normal access point is sewn shut.  You get the idea....

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Just now, The Original Lumpy Gritz said:

I ain't go'n there----------:o:lol:

OLG

After I got it 20+ years ago, my wife said to me...you used to be an A hole, now you are a perfect A hole....who else do you know that doesn't have to use any paper!:lol::P

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