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I had a colonoscopy earlier this week . I learned on friday that it showed i had collagenous colitis. i will be prescribed steroids.

Since the colonoscopy i have developed horrific lower back pain which conventional pain killers don’t help.

Can’t take anti inflammatory drugs as on blood thinners.

Just wondered if anyone else has had a similar consequence.

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The lower back pain would be very concerning to me. One of the fears my wife and I have about colonoscopies is a rupture or nick of the colon wall. Sepsis can set in and cause a severe infection. Best to have it checked out.

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Thanks.

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Agree on LL's response. I have to get them done twice a year. I am so sorry for the diagnosis. It isn't fun in anyway. I too cannot take NSAIDs due to blood thinning turns to nose bleeds. I will say that I have had some post colonoscopies side effects, but different each time. Pain in various places, etc. I tend to get a lot of Polyps cut out. Did they take a ton of biopsies? Still always check. I really hate getting them done. I mean who loves it! But it's worth the long term health!

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they took 6 biopsies because they spotted “

Cat scratches” on part of my colon. I’m fortunate I did the prep properly and the picture was good.

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I just had a colonoscopy on Friday - I recall the literature saying that if you get any pain like this to seek help straight away. If the ward gave you a number when you were discharged, maybe try that, or contact the number for the department/consultant, if no luck maybe try 111 for guidance.

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Kingclart in reply to Mrs-Champers

Thanks..yes i was told to go to A &E if i was bleeding

But do i want to go and sit for hours before i am seen ?

no i don’t.

So have dosed myself with painkillers and taken some anti inflammatories (shouldn’t really as on blood thinner) and pain much better today .

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