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Topic: colonoscopy & Lyme

heartof14k
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Member # 20439

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I am scheduled to have a routine (altho I have new left lower quadrant pain-which GI feels may be spasms, gas or IBS) colonoscopy and an esophagascopy (for long-term Gerd-acid in my mouth most mornings) in 8 days. I am to have Versad and Demerol.

I've had the same 5 yrs ago with no problems, except low BP. I've had CFIDS and probably Lyme for over 10 yrs, altho just diagnosed with Lyme for 1 1/2 yrs. I've been on oral antibiotics for about 1 year, with no improvement. I stopped these about 1 week ago for the procedure, because they make me feel so terrible.

I have very foggy thinking, and my brain is just not right. I also just got a cold (sore throat, stuffed nose, and feel feverish)

I'm concerned about the sedation. I am worried that i could get brain changes with the meds for sedation and pain, in addition to low BP (can be 80-90/50-60).

Anyone have a colonoscopy and/or esophagascopy? I would very much like to hear others experiences. Any problems? Thanx for your responses.
14k

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viva
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 8183

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My husband has had 3 since his Lyme diagnosis, which has included CNS/neuro symptoms. He had never had any problems with the sedation, or any aftereffects.

Good luck with your procedure. The prep and anticipation is much worse than the scoping itself.

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Lymetoo
Moderator
Member # 743

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Just make SURE they are well aware of the low BP.

PS.. Your acid reflux and GI pain could be from candida/yeast. (They will not find it in a colonoscopy.. I'm pretty sure.)

Just go on the diet and ask your dr about a possible run of Diflucan to make sure all bases are covered.

Good probiotics:

VSL#3
http://www.vsl3.com/order.asp

Theralac
www.theralac.com

Candida diet and elimination:
http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/Forum1/HTML/021412.html

http://www.wholeapproach.com/diet/

http://www.candida-albicans-cure.com/candida-albicans-symptoms.html

Good luck with the procedure! It should go well!

--------------------
--Lymetutu--
Opinions, not medical advice!

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mojo
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 9309

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I had one a couple of months ago and I have low to low end of normal blood pressure.

The procedure was a breeze. Just make sure to take electrolytes during prep - what a difference that made from the first one. I used Alacer's Electro Mix (not the Gatorade they recommended)

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Maradona
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Member # 24552

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Yes just take electrolytes you will be fine .
Versed and demerol have very good profile of use in people.

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Rene
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Member # 4870

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Don't worry, not a big deal at all. Had one and had anesthesia with no problems whatsoever.

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mojo
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Member # 9309

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14K your mailbox is full!

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mojo
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 9309

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I can't answer your PM's 14K but if you go to the "del" column and then check the boxes then click delete you can get rid of messages.

I got my ElectroMix at Vitacost.com but you can also get it at Whole Foods (more expensive there, though)

Good luck with your procedure!

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