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Adrenal insuffiency and Colonoscopy and Endoscopy

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Am due to have both of those procedures on 3rd of October and just wondered if taking the prep would put me in any danger re Adrenal Insuffiency Also should I increase Pred in preparation. On 4.5 mg at moment. Thank you all in advance for any advice.

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It shouldn't do but ask the medical team what they advise. Don't increase in advance - I would think at most some extra on the day.

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Thanks Pro will do.

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MrsNails

You may find this helpful but it is for patients undergoing Surgery as opposed to a Procedure

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daisylazy in reply to MrsNails

Thanks Mrs Nails

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Daisy, when l had my Colonoscopy l had additional pre procedure - it was post Chemo so my brain was a bit battered at the time…..

It probably wasn't very much 5or10mg

Take some with you - just in case!

Good Luck 🍀

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SheffieldJane

I was given hydrocortisone via an infusion during my recent Colonoscopy thereby protecting my Cortisol levels, I prompted this, so flag it up. Good luck. It’s a lot to have both procedures at once.

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daisylazy in reply to SheffieldJane

Thanks Sheffield Jane. Good to know.

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Janstr

I have just had a colonoscopy & had it at 8am which meant I could have my pred with food after the procedure about an hour later. The day before I had it at the normal time which was several hours before that horrible laxative drink.

I didnt have any extra. I am on 5mg

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daisylazy in reply to Janstr

Thanks Janstr.

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kitty7

Hi: I had both a colonoscopy and endoscopy performed at the same visit with no problems. If you have any medical conditions tell the doctors performing the tests. Good Luck. J.

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daisylazy in reply to kitty7

Thank you Kitty. That's good to know that you had both with no problems.

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