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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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Toulousetoolose · 15/02/2025 22:17

You need to ring the number on the discharge form asap. No it’s not normal. It might be a coincidence (ie a bug) but you need to be assessed

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Anon885 · 15/02/2025 22:19

Partner is a Dr (albeit he doesn't really like me and doesn't care). Said my temp is normal.
I'm having sips of water then back on the toilet. Is the constant nausea I can't cope with

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GG1986 · 15/02/2025 22:27

Anon885 · 15/02/2025 22:19

Partner is a Dr (albeit he doesn't really like me and doesn't care). Said my temp is normal.
I'm having sips of water then back on the toilet. Is the constant nausea I can't cope with

Your partner doesn't like you and doesn't care? Wtf! I would call 111 especially seeing as you've had sedation and 2 procedures in one day.

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WhatDidIComeInThisRoomFor · 15/02/2025 22:28

It’s 2 hours since you first posted. Have you called either 111 or any number given on your paperwork? I’ve had numerous colonoscopies and never been unwell afterwards. They should have talked you through possible issues such as perforation.

I’m sorry your partner isn’t caring for you. Please ignore them and take charge of your own care, and call 111 right now.

farmlife2 · 15/02/2025 22:35

I felt awful after mine but not like you describe. I think you should call and talk to someone as soon as you can. Best to be safe.

MissyPants · 15/02/2025 23:03

I wasn't like this at all after my colonoscopy. I felt fine and did a normal poo 2 days after.
I too suggest getting medical advice

maudelovesharold · 15/02/2025 23:07

I too suggest getting medical advice

From someone other than your partner…

WickWood · 15/02/2025 23:15

Bless you, please seek medical advice from someone other than your partner. You've had 2 pages of responses urging you to do so, you obviously posted on here for a reason so please listen to the advice 💐 x

bradypuss · 15/02/2025 23:15

Yes all the things you are describing happened to me ..
I started vomiting about an hour after whilst still at the hospital.
I also fainted .
The endoscopy suite was closing so I got wheeled to my car clutching a sick bowl .
I had a temp as well .
Discharged

Highfivemum · 15/02/2025 23:32

Green bile and nausea sounds like a blocked bile
duct . You need to call 111
and go back to hospital

Mumof1andacat · 15/02/2025 23:47

Anon885 · 15/02/2025 22:19

Partner is a Dr (albeit he doesn't really like me and doesn't care). Said my temp is normal.
I'm having sips of water then back on the toilet. Is the constant nausea I can't cope with

Just because he is a doctor, it doesn't mean you can't seek medical advice. Is he a gastroenterology Dr? Does he do endoscopy? Probably not so call 111

BerryMummypudding · 16/02/2025 10:29

How are you today OP? Did you ring 111. I'm so surprised your other half is being so relaxed. Esp given he's a doc!
Does he think you're being dramatic?

Cornettoninja · 16/02/2025 11:35

I’m another checking OP. I hope you’re holding up.

I'm so surprised your other half is being so relaxed. Esp given he's a doc!

medical professionals can be the most unsympathetic to their immediate family (though it sounds deeper than that here).

we used to joke about ex-mil’s magical cure of two paracetamol and a hot bath even if your arm was hanging off!

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Anon885 · 16/02/2025 15:56

Sorry all for the delay, it was a long night and I got no sleep.

I didn't call 111, it was late and even if I had to go into hospital I had nobody to take me (partner drinking).

So I spent the night vomiting green and using the toilet, shaking etc. Around 6am the nausea stopped and I've managed to keep some drink down.

However now I'm not focusing on the horrible nausea, I've realised I have quite a bit of pain in my stomach. It's really sore and tender. I'm not sure what's normal though, as I had biopsies taken, so may need more time to heal. I also found the colonoscopy really painful, moreso than expected and I was begging them to stop at one point. I'll give it a few more days and see if the pain subsides.

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BerryMummypudding · 16/02/2025 16:44

@Cornettoninja I totally get that we are less sympathetic to our nearest and dearest (ask my daughter who hobbled round on a fractured tibia for 24 hrs before I relented and went of an xray)

I think though you should get some advice OP. My adult daughter has Crohns and has had biopsy and many colonoscopies but has never been in so much pain she had to beg them to stop.

I suppose that's why I'm asking does your husband think you are being dramatic? Does he not believe you?

Anyway if you're still not right tomo seek help.

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Anon885 · 16/02/2025 17:07

No, he doesn't think I'm being dramatic. On fact, he always says I have a high pain tolerance. I just think he's so I'm his own world that he doesn't think of anyone else. He was trying to get me to drive days after a c section because he wanted to stay away and go out drinking. He just cares more about himself.

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Belaymehearties · 16/02/2025 17:19

The shivering (infection?), pooing and vomiting is concerning. Ring 101 or get to a&e

User11120 · 16/02/2025 17:40

This isn't normal at all and I have had multiple colonoscopies. I would be concerned you could have had a perforation caused by the scope / having a biopsy taken. If this is the case it is life threatening. You need to seek medical advice. In your situation I would be going to A&E.

User11120 · 16/02/2025 17:43

OP if you have a perforation you are significant risk of sepsis. You need medical attention ASAP. All your symptoms suggest a perforation - I assume the hospital explained to you this was a risk when having his procedure?

GretchenWienersHair · 16/02/2025 17:47

It doesn’t sound normal. I know there are reams of threads telling people to “stop wasting a&e time”, but this is one of those situations where you need medical attention. Call 111 first if you’re unsure, but I’m almost certain they’ll tell you to go to a&e with those symptoms after a colonoscopy.

Cornettoninja · 16/02/2025 17:55

Please go and get checked over (taxi if your DH isn’t an option). My concern is that it is a complication and waiting is going to tip you over into a frantic emergency situation.

AsLivingArrows · 16/02/2025 17:56

Please, please seek medical attention. A while back I had a partner who didn't believe how ill I was and gaslighted me into ignoring my symptoms. I ended up delaying treatment until it got to the point I had to ring 999 to say I wished I was dead from the pain.

Please don't risk anything like that happening to you. I narrowly avoided sepsis myself. I promise you, you do not want to get anywhere near sepsis - it is horrendous.

It was easy for my ex to persuade me to do nothing - I was so ill that I wasn't thinking straight. Please don't let this happen to you.

Christmasbear1 · 17/02/2025 01:56

You must go to a&e, do not waste time with 111. Get an Uber or a taxi

coxesorangepippin · 17/02/2025 01:58

Asie from the fact that your supposed partner sounds like a complete waste of space, I'd say you should get seen by a doctor

LillyPJ · 17/02/2025 05:06

When I had a colonoscopy and biopsies, I didn't have sedation - just gas and air. There was no pain, I was fine afterwards (went straight out for a drink and a meal) and completely back to normal. What you describe sounds wrong to me and I hope you talk to someone - doctor, hospital, 111 - about it tomorrow, even if you feel better (which I hope you do).