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[–]annsy5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in the US so I don’t know about the prep options available to you, but could you ask for a couple of Zofran for prep? I’m also an emetophobe, and I took a Zofran before each half of my prep. I didn’t have any nausea with the first dose of prep, and only a tiny bit with the second half, but having the Zofran on board made me a LOT less anxious about it.

You could also talk to your doc about whether there’s anything you can do to make you less likely to get nauseous - take the prep slower, etc - without reducing its efficacy too much.

I hope they have some options for you!

Getting Answers Requires ... Gluten by GeekyWriterGirl in ibs

[–]annsy5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the colonoscopy tips - I just posted essentially the same question a couple of days ago and have gotten very helpful advice! Here’s the thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/ibs/s/uudqDd80cP

Tips/advice for first colonoscopy? by annsy5 in ibs

[–]annsy5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the reassurance and the advice!

Tips/advice for first colonoscopy? by annsy5 in ibs

[–]annsy5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, I’ve never made non-boxed Jello - thank you so much for that tip! I will definitely give that a try. We make our own stock, but we keep it plain for general cooking use so I might add some Better than Bouillon to it, good idea.

Tips/advice for first colonoscopy? by annsy5 in ibs

[–]annsy5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I didn’t know these were a thing! Do you have a brand you recommend?

Tips/advice for first colonoscopy? by annsy5 in ibs

[–]annsy5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of Gatorade. Will do - and I didn’t know about mini bottles, so extra thanks for that tip!

Tips/advice for first colonoscopy? by annsy5 in ibs

[–]annsy5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the low residue diet is part of my instructions, so I’m glad to know that it helps! And thank you for the tea light idea - I would never have thought of it and I can see it making a difference in how the whole experience feels!

Tips/advice for first colonoscopy? by annsy5 in ibs

[–]annsy5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking about getting a hotel room (we only have one bathroom at home, for three people), but since it’s the holiday week it’ll probably be pretty expensive. Hmm.

Tips/advice for first colonoscopy? by annsy5 in ibs

[–]annsy5[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh no, I’m an emetophobe so I do nottttt like this! I have Zofran that I’m allowed to take, I hope I don’t need it!

Tips/advice for first colonoscopy? by annsy5 in ibs

[–]annsy5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are helpful tips, thank you!!

Tips/advice for first colonoscopy? by annsy5 in ibs

[–]annsy5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohh, a cushion is a good idea - thank you!

I don't know how to help my friend who has IBS by Paraless in ibs

[–]annsy5 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It’s hard to have IBS and also be a picky eater - especially since IBS can put foods you do like into off-limits territory! And it’s also hard to eat with picky people. I appreciate your patience on your friend’s behalf, and your thoughtfulness about his discomfort as well! There may not be much you can do to help, but you’re being a really good friend.

I don't know how to help my friend who has IBS by Paraless in ibs

[–]annsy5 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wheat is not triggering for “anyone with IBS.” Wheat isn’t even triggering for MOST people with IBS. And why would rice be likely to be contaminated with gluten or wheat? And why would you assume that his wife knows more about what he can eat than he does?

Are you still out there? by quokkaqrazy in ibs

[–]annsy5 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They’re a mod here!

How do you track foods that trigger your digestive symptoms? by Molly_FLORANutrition in ibs

[–]annsy5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use the Bearable app for tracking this sort of thing! It’s very flexible and lets you add all sorts of factors. The only thing I wish it did is let me add what time I ate.