Sigmoidoscopy.

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Anyone had one?

Mines on Thursday and I'm scared. I was OK till I read the leaflet, it sounds so embaressing

I don't want to be sedated though as I hate not feeling in control so will just have to grit my teeth.

I'm honestly very nervous though

yes have had a few, have ulcerative colitis. don't need sedation but can't lie that it is anything other than uncomfortable / mildly painful.

the drs are v professional, calm and after all they do this all day they are used to it and see no reason to be embarrassed. just a way to diagnose you.

hope you are ok - really best to go through 5 mins of not particularly thrilling procedure to get sorted out. I wouldn't be able to leave the house if my condition hadn't been properly diagnosed and treated.

Thanks for the reply, I know it has to be done, just wish it didn't!

iv had one to ...

wasnt anyway as bad as i was thinking ...honest ...was uncomfortable and little undignified ....but over so quickly ...i got myself in such a state before hand , but was back in my room before i knew it ....

and the nurses are sooooo nice really were kind and put me at ease ....

i had a flexable one , and had an anenima before hand ....

hope all goes ok for you .