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Colonoscopy and Endoscopy: Preparation
Digestive Health | Last Active: Aug 1, 2023 | Replies (120)Comment receiving replies
I’m scheduled to have a colonoscopy/endoscopy in less than two weeks and I just remembered after reading your comment that I’ve read online that there are now virtual colonoscopies. Has anyone ever had one? I’m really dreading this one because I’m already weak from not eating for so long and I’m so scared. It’s going to trigger my stomach to be worse. On the other hand, I need to find out what’s going on inside. But there are so many things. The colonoscopy can’t test for, like stress related, IBS and SIBO. Thank you in advance.
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The only bad thing about the virtual colonoscopies is they aren’t able to take any biopsies. Microscopic colitis is found only by a biopsy. That’s all I know. I don’t know how well they work… Just my two cents. I Hope things work out for you. My doctor said he doesn’t believe in the SIBO test. I really think taking the antibiotic Cipro cause me to have SIBO. I’m following the. FODMAP Diet to get rid of it. Also started taking charcoal pills. I believe that diet is helping. I am nearing the end of three weeks. I keep a journal of everything that goes in my mouth, including tea and my bowel movements. My best to you!