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Is There A Pain Free Colonoscopy Method?

hi went today for my colonoscopy had to have it stopped as it was too painful.was given a light sedative which did nothing for me.Is their any way of having this done pain free.Had breast reconstruction a year ago due to breast cancer was nothing compared to what i went through today.!!!!
Thu, 3 Aug 2017
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Sorry to hear about this. They can try deeper sedation next time. Generally, they use a little bit of pain medication and anxiety medication.
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Is There A Pain Free Colonoscopy Method?

Sorry to hear about this. They can try deeper sedation next time. Generally, they use a little bit of pain medication and anxiety medication.