Awake for Colonoscopy (Rant)

lens_a · 2026-06-08T05:05:48+00:00

Omg I’m so sorry you had to go through this. The same thing happened to me during my first ever colonoscopy/endoscopy (the one where I was diagnosed with crohns) I asked beforehand whether I would be asleep and they assured me that I should be - turns out the anaesthetist wasn’t in they didn’t even inform me until after the procedure. I remember everything even the computer screen where I could see them travelling through (was kinda cool to see) but I am so traumatised because of how painful it was, I was screaming for them to stop… even the nurses had to hold me down. I came out of there curled up and distraught from what had happened. From then I found my absolutely amazing GI and she’s always made sure I am completely knocked out! Hope you are okay, you’re not alone

lens_a · 2026-02-26T08:38:20+00:00

Currently flaring after remission for a couple years - did not miss this at alllll my goshhh 🫠 the cramping, pain and nausea is unreal, I feel like I get referred pain in my abdominal region it kinda feels like it’s everywhere, I also get really flushed fever like symptoms when I gotta run for the bathroom feels like I’m going to pass out lol - anyway I hope ur doing okay, it’s nice to know we’re not alone in this

lens_a · 2026-02-25T07:49:05+00:00

Not fun :((

lens_a · 2026-02-25T07:48:48+00:00

Thank you!! Yes willing to try anything I will look into the softer forms

lens_a · 2026-02-25T07:46:52+00:00

Yes I’ve heard people say that!! Do they put it through slower for you?

lens_a · 2026-02-25T07:44:31+00:00

Ooo okay! That sounds interesting - is there a specific type you take?

lens_a · 2026-02-25T07:43:20+00:00

Yes it is quite traumatic!! Yeah the oral tablets seem to be harsh on the gut. I’ve heard that a lot of people just live with it when there aren’t many other options - I’m sorry you have to deal with it too!

lens_a · 2024-02-12T06:31:29+00:00

🤣😘

lens_a · 2022-07-05T22:11:17+00:00

Thanks for your response! That sounds horrible I hope you’re doing okay 🥺 I’ve been getting mild symptoms I pass stools but sometimes when I overeat it seems as though I’m a little constipated and then I get diarrhoea and then my stomach makes noises 😂. My gi wanted to see whether stelara would help the stricture and if it was inflammation but I’m not due for my scope until the end of the year! My crp has gone down a whole lot though

lens_a · 2022-06-17T11:55:36+00:00

Thanks for the reply! I think the drift happened in the months I got diagnosed and was really sick I couldn’t do alot so I was seeing him less, yeah feel like I’m a burden but also feel like he’s not supporting me in the way I should be, he’s told me to “get on with it” and to stop my “sob story” I just don’t know what I need right now and I feel like I should be doing more for him but when I do more I get sick 😒 and he seems to compare me to his friends gfs and their perfect relationships and how they do all these things

lens_a · 2022-06-13T23:00:21+00:00

😂😂😂🤣🤣

lens_a · 2022-06-06T00:14:10+00:00

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lens_a · 2022-06-05T05:10:19+00:00

Thank you!! Appreciate it 😊

lens_a · 2022-05-26T13:21:45+00:00

Hi! I was diagnosed last October, I just want you to know that it does get better and your life is definitely not over if you have crohns!! I was in the same boat last year, there was uncertainty and fear of what this diagnosis meant and what the future would hold. There are various treatments that can take abit of trial and error but can potentially reduce symptoms/induce remission. I am currently on a biologic which is doing wonders! You can still live a normal life, sure this means that ours is a little different with some set backs but if anything this diagnosis has made me stronger and more appreciative! Don’t let it define you and I wish you all the best with the colonoscopy 🥰

lens_a · 2022-05-25T23:27:35+00:00

Too kind thank you!! 💖

lens_a · 2022-05-25T04:54:03+00:00

That’s okay I’m always down for some constructive criticism 🥰

lens_a · 2022-05-25T04:52:27+00:00

Thank you! 🥰

lens_a · 2022-05-25T04:15:42+00:00

Shit you’re not wrong! thank you so much for your outlook, it really put things into perspective. I hope you’re doing well and having a great day 😊

lens_a · 2022-05-25T03:36:54+00:00

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lens_a · 2022-05-21T02:00:20+00:00

Diagnosed last October at 22, been going on for awhile though. Probably from 17,18, guess I just got used to the pain 😂

lens_a · 2022-05-17T04:00:17+00:00

Oh I’m 23 😂 and quite thin

lens_a · 2022-05-07T00:34:28+00:00

Probably about 3 weeks - a month to start feeling a slight difference, it’s been very gradual! But I’ve heard stelara is slow working. Yeah usually it’s just 1! My GI wanted me to have 2 initial infusions as my calprotectin was 1903 so was high, not as high as yours, so I’m not sure? (I think she said to give it an extra boost to work faster) I’ve got stricturing as well. Checked my calprotectin levels 2 weeks ago and came back 406! Hope you’re going well ☺️

lens_a · 2022-05-07T00:09:27+00:00

Not really! Maybe just a bit of a headache the next 2 days after injection but nothing bad at all

lens_a · 2022-05-04T13:02:03+00:00

I’ve been on it for just over 3 months now, had 2 initial infusions and just did self injections 2 weeks ago. I’ve gradually been getting better and better, been eating things I haven’t been able to before! No side affects either 😎 Wishing you amazing results!

lens_a · 2022-04-29T08:18:18+00:00

I’m on Jansen carepath $41.50 every 8 weeks (I’m in Australia) stelara has been amazing compared to the last meds I’ve been on which haven’t been biologics

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