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[lovemesomeflowers]

Got my results back today it was positive. May need a colonoscopy,my question is how can I have one since I would have to drink that stuff (have done before I,had kidneys then) having no kidneys to process the liquid.I am limited to 32oz a day.I am scared.......

[Bassetmommer]

Love me, this is a serious discussion to have with your whole medical team...the whole team. We cannot and should not advise you on this.

[KidneyCoach NKF Ambassador]

I am on dialysis with no kidneys. I have had multiple colonoscopies. The fluid is not absorbed but goes right through and out of the gut. I had one a few weeks ago while in hospital. Ask your nephrologist for clarification. The fluid when mixed correctly is meant to clean out the intestines by flushing it with fluid which is not absorbed by the body. Blessings

[lovemesomeflowers in reply to KidneyCoach]

Thank you so much for this information, it makes me feel better about this procedure.

[WYOAnne NKF Ambassador]

Can't really advise you. This is something you need to discuss with nephrologist and GI docs. There are a lot of new things they use now to "clean you out" for the test. I know you have to watch the magnesium. I have a colonoscopy coming up later this month. Dr. uses something that works quickly and is gentle on the kidneys

[lovemesomeflowers in reply to WYOAnne]

That is good to know, thanks for the reply