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Unsedated colonoscopy: A neverending story
Although sedation and analgesia for patients undergoing colonoscopy is the standard practice in Western countries, unsedated colonoscopy is still routinely provided in Europe and the Far East.
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Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal by Mary Roach
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Colonoscopy without sedation (live while performing procedure)
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A friend did this without sedation and said it was no big deal,so I tried it. I was petrified when I saw the scope in my Dr.'s hand,but he was so nonchalant and reassuring that i decided to just do it. I was hooked up in case I changed my mind,but I didn't. . It was fascinating to watch. Seeing inside ones own body and being able to discuss what's happening with the Dr. in real time is a show stopper. It was like watching a video game, and I'll never be sedated for one.
I've had about 15 colonoscopies without sedation, only one with sedation, which I regret bitterly and several gastroscopies which are much tougher and even 2 cystoscopies all without sedation. As far as colonoscopies go, the doctor makes a huge difference.
They are fascinating and it's not only good to be able to talk to the doctor, I can remember them even when all the records have been lost. Unfortunately with gastroscopies you end up facing the wrong way and can't see the monitor.
Also I hate it when they give you sedation or anaesthesia with midazolam. Midazolam knocks out your ability to remember what has happened. It should be considered a human rights violation to do that to a person. Especially doing it without asking permission. These days I always ask not to be given midazolam and they usually don't.
Yeah,I've heard about that drug and it's scary. I agree that no one should be given that drug. It should be taken off the market in my way of thinking. In both cases,I was able to watch the monitor. since I'm always on my left side with the monitor in front. This time I'll be asking if I can see inside my appendix.