1. < Digestive Health

Failed prep for colonoscopy: What can I do?

Posted by robbinr @robbinr, Mar 21, 2016

I recently failed two preps for a colonoscopy, and I can't imagine putting myself through another attempted prep (stuff makes me hurl). Initially, prior to my 2nd failure to prepare, the PA put me on Raniditone - which is apparently just Zanactz - but now my heart burn is out of control!<br /> I wake every morning with a sinus-load of stomach acid. I already was taking emepresole (sp?) in the morning. This double-dose of anti-acids seems to be on its way to doing me in. BUT, if I don't take the Randitone - I get the original issue back, which is a horrible pinching pain in my side and massive diarrhea all day. I am at a loss.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Digestive Health Support Group.

lulupink | @lulupink | Jun 1, 2023

Start eating light the week b4 your test and go on clear liquids for 2 days b4 test. Find a GI MD that does water exchange coloniscopy. The procedure cleans out any residual stool and makes it easier for GI to see and remove small polyps.

REPLY
mpeters | @mpeters | Jun 2, 2023

I haven’t heard of water exchange colonoscopy. What is that? I had a poor prep despite eating low residue food for five days with Miralax every night. Also I fasted for two days before, drinking magnesium citrate prep two nights before and Golytely the night before.

REPLY
rcairjam | @rcairjam | Jun 2, 2023

Hello,
I can’t drink the prep mix, so my GI Dr gave me the pills to take. My prep with these pills were so much better. Contact your Dr about these pills

REPLY
1 reply
bjmullins | @bjmullins | Jun 3, 2023

Are you talking about the 12-pills the day before and 12-pills the day of?

REPLY
1 reply
rcairjam | @rcairjam | Jun 3, 2023
In reply to @bjmullins "Are you talking about the 12-pills the day before and 12-pills the day of?" + (show)
@bjmullins

Are you talking about the 12-pills the day before and 12-pills the day of?

Jump to this post

Yes the 12 pills

REPLY
1 reply
rozy288 | @rozy288 | Jun 3, 2023
In reply to @rcairjam "Hello, I can’t drink the prep mix, so my GI Dr gave me the pills to..." + (show)
@rcairjam

Hello,
I can’t drink the prep mix, so my GI Dr gave me the pills to take. My prep with these pills were so much better. Contact your Dr about these pills

Jump to this post

What are the name of the pills 💊?
How do you take them , /still liquid diet day before ?

REPLY
1 reply
Mentor
John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jun 3, 2023
In reply to @rozy288 "What are the name of the pills 💊? How do you take them , /still liquid..." + (show)
@rozy288

What are the name of the pills 💊?
How do you take them , /still liquid diet day before ?

Jump to this post

I think the name is Sutab prep

https://sutab.com/HowtoPrep
REPLY
bjmullins | @bjmullins | Jun 3, 2023
In reply to @rcairjam "Yes the 12 pills" + (show)
@rcairjam

Yes the 12 pills

Jump to this post

Good. Really glad to know it works... I could not swallow another liquid prep again... thank you

REPLY
rcairjam | @rcairjam | Jun 3, 2023

Your very welcome, I hope everything works well for you.

REPLY
alexisyay1 | @alexisyay1 | Sep 5, 2023
In reply to @oceanone "I have all your problems & I totally understand your situation. I had serious issues with..." + (show)
@oceanone

I have all your problems & I totally understand your situation. I had serious issues with diverticulitis Every time I had an attack I had to have a scan & go on antibiotics which almost killed me. i lost 25 pounds. So I had a colon resection. They removed the part of my colon which was the most diseased & re-attached it. I do not have a bag & I am doing quite well with the right diet which is why I suggested to you to see a Nutritionniste. You need fiber in your diet but just the right amount
When our colon gets inflamed can be because we react to certain food or even because of stress it causes scar tissue which means your colon can be narrowed in certain places; it is called a stricture or stenosis. Which is why your doctor cannot pass with a scope even a small pediatric scope (child scope) By the way my gastro wanted me to do a short colonoscopy (rectal only) to assess my situation & because my colon is narrowed like yours I got in trouble with the prep...it could not go down.. so I started to vomit it ended up with a partial blockage in agony at the ER! They had to in-tube me to get the prep out! A barium enema or hydro soluble enema where the put a contrast in your rectum & take pictures has helped me.
Try to avoid a full colonoscopy prep just eat very lightly 3 days prior the procedure & use 2 fleet enemas the 2 days prior your barium enema.
1 at night & 1 in the morning. Best of luck 🍀🍀🍀 keep us posted.

Jump to this post

How did the barium enema help you? What did it show and what was it used for?

REPLY
View MoreView Less
Please sign in or register to post a reply.