Gastrografin

[Hope83]

Hi

I was just wondering if anyone has taken Gastrografin orally before a CT colonoscopy? I’ve got to start taking it soon and I’m a bit of a worrier so wondering if anyone can share their experiences of taking it.

Thanks!

[soregut]

Yes, it’s preferred to barium because if there is any possibility of say a perforated diverticula it is safe, Ive had it with no problems at all.

SG

[Hope83 in reply to soregut]

Thank you for this. I’ve taken my first dose this morning and it’s made me feel a bit iffy. Although I’m not wholly sure whether some of it is anxiety because I was worried about taking it.

[binks]

I had no problems with it at all - stay at home for the day but don't worry. You'll not feel great, because it's a clear out and you're worried. But honestly I would do it again with a lot less anxiety about it than I had the first time. All the best.

[Hope83 in reply to binks]

Thanks Binks - my own fault for reading all about the possible side effects, somehow convinced myself I’d get an allergic reaction to the contrast. Dr google has a lot to answer for

[binks in reply to Hope83]

Ha! That sounds familiar - I couldn't agree more.

[Purplewoman]

Hi hopefully it’s going ok? I had to take the first dose in the ct department to check I was ok I guess. She said it can cause mild diahoriah in some people lol hahaha I just got home about 15 mins away! No stomache ache or nausea which I get with everything! But the runs continued and I wore a tenna pant incase lol I didn’t need it but it made me feel more secure lol it was a rip off a friend

[Hope83 in reply to Purplewoman]

I’m feeling a bit better now but am not looking forward to the next dose. I know what you mean about the laxative effect - I’ve taken all kinds and none has worked as quickly as this. I think it would have been lots better for me if I had been asked to do that...I’ve just been sat here worrying...the CT dept is closed on Sunday’s so there wasn’t even anyone to call!

[Purplewoman in reply to Hope83]

When do you go

[Hope83 in reply to Purplewoman]

In the morning so my next dose is later tonight x

[Purplewoman]

Was ment to say a tip off a friend lol

[Hope83 in reply to Purplewoman]

I figured that and will be following their tip too 😊

[Purplewoman in reply to Hope83]

Hope your ok thinking of u I had this procedure after a failed colonoscopy, it was. Wet quick and more preferable! If I had to choose!!!

[Hope83 in reply to Purplewoman]

Thank you for checking in on me - very kind of you!! It all went ok...I skipped the Buscopan so there was some pain but it didn’t last long. Fingers crossed that’s me done with scans too. Mine was after a failed colonoscopy as well so fingers crossed there isn’t anything showing that makes them need to have another go 😊

[Purplewoman in reply to Hope83]

Well

Done xxxx