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Anyone had colonoscopy or gastroscopy and can answer some questions please ...really unwell

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Anon885 · 15/02/2025 20:13

Hi all. Had a colonoscopy and gastrocopy today. Was worse than I expected but all went ok, left the hospital feeling ok (had sedation). I've felt awful since being home 5 hours ago. Still pooing liquid...just pooed myself (sorry tmi) and been vomiting. Only vomited twice (green bile) but I feel really, really sick and can't move or speak.
Anyone else felt like this? How long until it wears off please?
I feel like I have a sickness bug and can't manage to drink.

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Mumof1andacat · 15/02/2025 20:15

You need to call out of hours on 111.

stayathomer · 15/02/2025 20:17

Yes sorry op I was told after mine anything out of the ordinary to contact them and let them know

TheJumperMan · 15/02/2025 20:18

I've had both of these and although they were awful, I had no issues afterwards. As above I recommend seeking some medical advice.

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Redglitter · 15/02/2025 20:19

The only side effects I had was feeling tired from the sedation. I'd definitely call 111.

Cornettoninja · 15/02/2025 20:20

Yup, another one saying to ring 111 and follow their advice. Is there another adult with you? If not you need to go to A&E imho but I appreciate that sounds like an awful option given how poorly you are.

Christmasbear1 · 15/02/2025 20:20

if you can't move or speak, I'd suggest a&e.

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Anon885 · 15/02/2025 20:21

When I say can't speak, I mean I feel so sick I struggle to speak. I haven't actually lost my voice. Sorry,should have clarified

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Anon885 · 15/02/2025 20:22

I'm also freezing and shivering and then hot

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catzrulz · 15/02/2025 20:23

Definitely call 111, I've had several Colonoscopys and never had any issues.
Did you manage to drink all the prep liquid beforehand?
I'm usually a couple of days before I need a BM.
Hope you get some treatment that helps soon.

Floralnomad · 15/02/2025 20:25

Do you know what sedation you had as this sounds exactly like I get if I get given Midazolam , hence I now say I’m allergic to it and decline . Usually takes about 48 hours for me to feel better and it also made me short of breath so I had to sleep in a chair upright but I do have COPD so that may have made it worse . Hope you feel better soon . Probably worth calling the OOH

Doglazymorning · 15/02/2025 20:27

Please call 111. I felt like this with a gallstone attack and felt very ill. Maybe gastroscopy caused a gallstone to block gallbladder? Not sure if that’s possible but my symptoms were similar.

Pinkpillow7 · 15/02/2025 20:29

111 OP

BerryMummypudding · 15/02/2025 20:30

Nurse here, call 111 straight away. Xxx
Listen to your body op. Take care.

Cornettoninja · 15/02/2025 20:35

You can use the online 111 service https://111.nhs.uk to get a call back, at least you can give them a heads up you’re finding it difficult to speak.

are you alone? Please text someone to come be with you if you can.

echt · 15/02/2025 20:42

I've had a number of colonoscopies over the years and with this last one a couple of weeks ago felt the sedation a bit more.

They should have given you a follow-up sheet about what to expect post-procedure, but I can say, looking at mine, that the symptoms you describe are not OK.
I'm in Melbourne and would get myself down to the local A&E, but maybe 111 in the UK. I don't mean go alone - you sound too ill to do this.

All the best, and hope you feel better soon.

YourHappyJadeEagle · 15/02/2025 20:50

Anon885 · 15/02/2025 20:22

I'm also freezing and shivering and then hot

I’d say that’s a 111 reason on its own.

mindutopia · 15/02/2025 21:16

You absolutely need 111. I’ve had both and never experienced either. I think this is quite serious. I only felt tired and had a sore throat with gastroscopy.

MumofCrohnie · 15/02/2025 21:19

My DD has had 2 colonoscopies and gastroscopies, under general, and had nothing like this afterwards. I would have been very concerned and would certainly have taken her back in to hospital if she appeared so unwell after the procedures.

Pinkpillow7 · 15/02/2025 21:22

Are you ok OP? What’s happening?

PoisonRain · 15/02/2025 21:23

I've had both and felt completely normal afterwards...this doesn't sound right OP.

It could be after effects of the sedation I suppose but feeling shivery suggests a fever. Get onto 111, and trying sucking some ice or sipping tiny amounts of water if you can. Good luck, sorry you feel so rough.

coldcallerbaiter · 15/02/2025 21:29

That’s a flu type bug (probably)or an infection caused by them nicking/damaging you in the procedure ( unlikely) I’ve had 2 colonoscopies and no effects whatsoever after.

CoastalCalm · 15/02/2025 21:31

Hospital

TwoShades1 · 15/02/2025 21:53

It doesn’t sound like a normal reaction. You should seek medical help. As most have stated a normal response is feeling tired.

tazzy73 · 15/02/2025 22:11

Anon885 · 15/02/2025 20:22

I'm also freezing and shivering and then hot

Anon,
The shivering/ freezing could be a temperature spike.
It's rare, but you could of being perforated [nicked] by the probe. Please go to the hospital.
Taz.

LillyPJ · 15/02/2025 22:16

I had a colonoscopy but didn't have sedation (other than gas). I was fine afterwards (and went straight to the pub!) Perhaps phone 111 or the number you were probably given to contact if you had concerns?