Published on PoopReport.com (http://www.poopreport.com)

Ask PoopReport: A Colonoscopy Au Naturale?

By kbinnc
Created Sep 19 2007 - 8:53am
I am scheduled for my first colonoscopy this week... can't wait.

The procedure is done in the office with sedation. I was told they use Xanax and Versed. My issue is this: I already use Xanax and I am concerned about being able to tolerate the pain. I have been told that females don't tolerate the pain as well as males because we have so much other stuff going on in the general area.

I can opt for general anesthesia, but it would mean I'd have to do the procedure in the hospital and spend a lot more money.

Any advice? What if I had NO sedation? Is it tolerable?


Source URL:
http://www.poopreport.com/Ask/colonoscopy_au_naturale.html