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Posted 3/28/2013 5:16 PM (GMT 0)
My name is Jennifer. I"m 39 and have had UC since I was 19. I've been lucky to keep it under control using natural methods and diet but in the last year, I've been very sick. I've suffered adrenal fatigue since last May, had a flare up in December, and am now back on Western meds since I can't get the inflammation under control.

I have tried to stay positive but I am super depressed about this whole thing. I'm sick every day, no matter what I eat, and I feel like I've lost my happy spirit while being totally preoccupied with this illness.

Tomorrow I have a colonoscopy and I'm not looking forward to the prep. I've read the tips on here, and of course the prep is not new to me, but I've never done a good job with it. I've always had the cleanest "report" by my doctor but I'm in hell the night before with all of it. I know I don't have to drink the entire amount because I have nothing in me for very long these days. But the idea of drinking any just makes me feel sick. I need to suck it up and put my big girl panties on, I know, I just feel defeated. And worried that maybe there's something more wrong than just the UC.

Mostly just wanted to vent. I've read this forum off and on for years but have never written. I'm glad that this exists and am thankful, again, for the tips on the prep.

:)

jennifer
Posted 3/28/2013 5:23 PM (GMT 0)
The prep sucks...which one are you using?

If it's the gallon one, use a straw.

Hope the scope will reveal what's going on....

Are you also on rectal meds?

q
Posted 3/28/2013 5:30 PM (GMT 0)
I'm using the Miralax prep along with the 4 Dulcolax tablets. I just started Uceris last Tuesday and an antispasmodic. I have used Canasa and the retention enemas but it was hard to tell if they helped. Canasa maybe worked but right now, I'm not on either. I'm losing a lot of blood but somehow am not anemic. My white blood count is high but that could be due to inflammation.
Posted 3/28/2013 11:19 PM (GMT 0)
Good luck to you.... I hate the prep too, even though I use a different one. They all sound vile from what I have read. I've tried different tips I've read and nothing helps, it's just plain vile. I threw up the first time I did it, so now I take Gravol before I start.
Posted 3/28/2013 11:19 PM (GMT 0)
Make sure it is cold and start early so you can do it longer than two hours if it makes you nauseous. If you have nausea med take it before you take the prep as a preventative. Use flushable wipes. Good luck
Posted 3/29/2013 3:26 PM (GMT 0)
I am so happy to report that this Miralax/Dulcolax prep is the absolute best prep I've ever had. This was my 5th colonoscopy in 20 years and I started with GoLightly and moved through all the others. I always throw up, cry, and have huge issues the night before. This time, I mixed the Miralax with red Gatorade, apple juice, and snapple peach tea. I used a stick straight straw that hit right at the back of my throat so, I tasted a very minimum and really, it didn't taste bad. I'm not traumatized from it and seriously am so thankful for this new prep.

I'm so happy it's over with. I didn't have any polyps, never have had any, but they took some biopsies to see the level of inflammation and to check for dysplasia. Also, they have a new anesthetic that doesn't mess you up so bad and they use CO2 instead of air so, you're not full of air and so bloated. I'm home and besides being a little out of it still, I feel fine.

:)

jennifer
Posted 3/29/2013 4:27 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Jennifer,

Glad it is over and it went well. One thing though...were they okay w/ the red gatorade? I thought red and purple were off limits. I just don't want for you to have confusing results...so you may want to let your Dr. know about it.

Anyway, good luck and pls keep us posted.
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