Intestinal Distress While Running - Warning - Gross

[Blueberry]

The puffs facial tissue instead of toilet tissue was definitely the way to go. Don't wait until things get tender. Use it right off the bat and you may avoid some of the discomfort.

Hugs to you all - I hope this isn't anywhere in my near future

I do have what (I hope) will be a helpful suggestion. I use Cottonelle (sp?) wipes - and find them particularly helpful with an upset tummy. They're soft and make sure there isn't any *ahem* residue left to irritate.

Take care and good luck!

CA

[Kitsune06]

I 2nd the cottonelle. very good for if you have unfortunate bouts with IBS, too...

[michelem]

Oh boy. Good to know that I should take some time off the day before for the prep. I did some more reading after seeing your comments, and it appears as though the phospho-soda may take effect in as fast as 30 minutes! So, looks like I'll take that afternoon off and stay close to the toilet.

I'm supposed to be eating low residue through tomorrow. Enema tomorrow (Monday) evening. Clear liquids after that (7pm Monday until after procedure on Wednesday). Start the phospho-soda around 3pm or 4pm on Tuesday. 2d dose around 3am or 4am Wednesday morning. Procedure scheduled for 8am.

I am really getting nervous about drinking the phospho-soda. I am so afraid of uncontrollable vomiting! I am going to call first thing tomorrow morning and ask about the pill form.

I'll make sure to stock up on Puffs or Cottonelle wipes!

[LBTC]

I'll make sure to stock up on Puffs or Cottonelle wipes!

Or both. Variety is the spice of life.

Michele, you will do fine. Doesn't hurt to ask for the pill, though.

Hugs,
~T~

[Aggie_Ama]

((Hugs)) My husband has Crohn's and I know how frightening it was for him to have many of the same symptoms you are having and not have a clue why. And he said Flagyl is pretty freaking nasty (metallic taste).

Definitely take the day before off, get those aloe wipes. For him the soda pretty much worked quick and then he was just weak all evening. The positive side? When my husband had one he was so loopy afterwards that he just took a long nap. His stomach had been giving him so many problems he hadn't slept more than three hours at a time. He still tells everyone the day of napping is the best part of the colonoscopy.

[rocknrollgirl]

The prep is the tough part. I had both ends scoped last fall. TAKE OFF....no way you can work through that....

AND...

We will all send good karma your way. I sure hope it is a big fat nothing....darn pesky intestines...

Ruth