Stories
Endoscopy, Upper GI
I was in the hospital, being treated with steroids for an autoimmune disease. I began to have persistent and severe abdominal pain, so they wanted to look at my esophagus and stomach. Read More
Endoscopy, Upper GI
I had acid reflux, and was eating antacids all day for months so my doctor thought I should have an endoscopy. Read More
Colonoscopy
The colon prep may be uncomfortable and you may feel hungry on the clear liquid diet. If you need to drink a special solution as part of your prep, be sure to have clear fruit juices or soft drinks to drink after the prep because the solution tastes salty. The prep is more trying than the actual procedure! Read More
Colonoscopy
Just do it. The prep is not fun, but the procedure is no problem. And the prep is getting less awful as I compared it to 10 years ago. There are different forms of prep, as I heard from friends, and some seem much easier. Read More
Colonoscopy
The best advice I got was to eat lightly for the two days prior to the procedure which meant the “system purge” didn’t have to expunge all that much. Check around for advice on which of the prep liquids to get and which flavor. Doctors prescribe different brands. Read More
Colonoscopy
There was no discomfort in the procedure. The only unpleasant part was the prep, which included the drinking of magnesium citrate laxative. Read More
Colonoscopy
I had a colonoscopy as part of my “preventative maintenance.” When it was over I was... hungry. Read More
Colonoscopy
My B12 levels were low, so my doctor suggested a colonoscopy. The preparation was extensive. Read More
Colonoscopy
I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and they recommended a colonoscopy to confirm the diagnosis. Read More
Colonoscopy
For three months I had been having bouts of gastro-intestinal problems including bloating, vomiting and fever, but no diarrhea. After visiting my internist after the most recent bout, he referred me for a colonoscopy. Read More
Colonoscopy
I have two first-degree relatives with colon cancer, so I was scheduled for a colonoscopy. I have had bad experiences with “conscious sedation” so I opted to have the exam without sedation. Read More
Colonoscopy
I had a routine colonoscopy screening after I turned 50. The preparation included multiple bottles of the laxative magnesium citrate. Read More
Colonoscopy
I was having a routine colonoscopy. They were going to do an endoscopy for acid reflux at the same time. I had a very bad experience with the colonoscopy prep. Read More
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
I had continual mucus running down my left nostril. The doctor tried to clear up this infection with medicine, but told me that it would probably require surgery. He was right, and we scheduled endoscopic sinus surgery to drain my chronically infected sinus. Read More
Colposcopy
I had an irregular Pap smear and as a precaution, my ob-gyn wanted to make sure that the abnormal cells in my cervix were not pre-cancerous. Read More
Colposcopy
I had a colposcopy after having an abnormal Pap smear. During the procedure the doctor also biopsied my cervix. Read More
Cystoscopy
I had a bladder cystoscopy for diagnosis of hematuria, which is blood in the urine. Read More
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
I couldn't breathe very well out of my nose and I had sinus headaches. My doctor recommended endoscopic sinus surgery. Read More
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
I had polyps blocking my nasal passage and chronic sinus congestion. My doctor recommended polyp removal and turbinate reduction. Read More
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
I was having constant sinus infections. My doctor and I tried many interventions before deciding that surgery was necessary. Read More
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
I was suffering from frequent sinus headaches and infections. I constantly felt congested and almost always had a stuffy/runny nose. The doctor recommended sinus surgery. Read More
Colonoscopy
I have a family history of colon cancer and I have been having rectal bleeding. I'm 54 and was supposed to have a colonoscopy at 40. Read More
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
I had several broken noses/nose injuries and recurring sinus infections. My doctor recommended surgery to correct my deviated septum and reduce the potential of getting sinus infections. Read More
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
My sinus CT scan showed all four sinus cavities blocked and a deviated septum. After the steroids wore off my congestion returned and my doctor and I decided that surgery would be the best option for long term relief. Read More
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
All my adult life I have had chronic sinus infections and respiratory infections. These infections exacerbated my asthma condition. Read More
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
I had endoscopic sinus surgery and septoplasty because I was constantly getting sinus infections and I was always feeling like I couldn’t breathe normally. Being constantly stuffed up affected the quality of my life: the doctor recommended sinus surgery with a septoplasty. Read More
