pain and burning in rectum

[magsi]

I had a sygmoidoscopy and barium enema 2 yrs ago due to frequent bowel movements with wind and mucus. Results were clear but 2 years on symptoms debilitating and more frequent. Having colonoscopy on Monday .. Terrified of the procedure, the Sygmoid was bad enough. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel?

[FurballsMom]

Fear not.  Unless you have had reactions to anesthisia, you should not be fearful of the procedure.  I hate the Sygmoid test and can't tolerate it.  They told me it wouldn't be too painful, but it was far too painful for me.  But, the colonoscopy is so much easier to go through.  They put you out entirely for the procedure.  The only things that they require of you is the preparations that they already discussed with you to get the bowels cleaned out and to have someone come pick you up to drive you home.  I did not suffer any awful pain from the procedure, like I did with the Sygmoid test.

Please, try not to worry about the procedure itself.  This procedure will be much easier for you to go through.  I didn't even have any difficulty with the anesthesia.  

Try to relax this weekend the best you can as you prepare for the procedure.  I felt the same way as you did about the colonoscopy until I went through it myself.  Now, if I had to go through the test itself again, I would not fear the test itself.  Try to do some things you like to do to take your mind off of things, because the test itself is really not so bad.  Believe me, if tests ever have to be done again, I'm not about to let them do the Sygmoid test again, but I didn't mind the colonoscopy.  

I understand your concerns, but this procedure isn't miserable, like the Sygmoid test is.  Think of it as the perfect excuse to take a nap, because you won't notice anything until the nurse comes in to wake you up.  :)

Hope this helps put your mind at ease.

[magsi]

Thanks for your comments, they really helped.  I wont be under anesthesia, just heavily sedated so unfortunately I wont be out for the count. I am such a baby and i guess it is not being in control that bugs me. I remember having sedation for a dental procedure and was so dizzy throughout the whole procedure. Guess i am anxious the same thing happens. Would prefer to be out cold.

Happy Xmas and thanks again.

[magsi]

Just back from Colonoscopy and you were spot on. I was so nervous and tearfull having read the horror stories on the site that i was put to top of the list. I do not remember anything after the sedation was given and only been slightly drowsy, no recolection of pain during the procedure. Biopsies were taken and i will get results in 2 week. Fingers crossed. If all is okay then i have the task of finding out what is causing my symptoms.
Thanks again for your comments, and believe me, if anyone is awaiting this procedure, all i can say is it was totally painless whereas the Sygmoid with  no sedation was painfull.  Best of luck to you all and Merry Xmas