Colonoscopy
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Dear Emily lol
Fentanyl did make hallucinate. I couldn't help it. You are pissed being in the hospital and that drug just makes you delirious. If anybody been to Mount Sani, it is a great hospital but it will make go crazy. Their bathrooms are horrible. I felt like I was in jail lol.
Small town hospitals are great. The bathroom is spotless. The care 'so so". Yea Morphine is like an aspirin to me me now.
Doctors are stingy with giving you pain medicine now. They started giving me "Super Asprin". I guess it is one step less than percet. I was like what the hell is this.
Percets wore off on me too. A percet take so long to kick in. You might as well not take them.
My doctors are amazed that I am so strong. I remember I had fluid in my chest. The fluid actually collapsed my right lung. That was the first time I thought I was going to die. I wouldn't wish that pain on anybody. I actually saw "the white light". To make matters worse I was in a Florida Hospital. They flew me to New York because they didn't know what the fuck they were doing.
I had pneumonia and I guess the fluid started to build overtime. They put a chest tube in me to drain the fluid (That didn't work fast enough for them). I was on oxygen, then they broke down and drilled my back to get the fluid out. They gave me Demerol, that didn't work. So they was like what the fuck give him more morphine. I was still in pain. Then they said give him Fentanyl. Mind you if you got an IV in your arm or hand too long pain medicine BURNS YOU. It is like acid going up your vein. Another tip, have the nurse put a new line in your hand for pain medicine lol.
Still in pain but I could deal with it then. I learned my less on pneumonia. Moral of the story if your going to die make sure you are "doped up" on pain medicine.
Fentanyl did make hallucinate. I couldn't help it. You are pissed being in the hospital and that drug just makes you delirious. If anybody been to Mount Sani, it is a great hospital but it will make go crazy. Their bathrooms are horrible. I felt like I was in jail lol.
Small town hospitals are great. The bathroom is spotless. The care 'so so". Yea Morphine is like an aspirin to me me now.
Doctors are stingy with giving you pain medicine now. They started giving me "Super Asprin". I guess it is one step less than percet. I was like what the hell is this.
Percets wore off on me too. A percet take so long to kick in. You might as well not take them.
My doctors are amazed that I am so strong. I remember I had fluid in my chest. The fluid actually collapsed my right lung. That was the first time I thought I was going to die. I wouldn't wish that pain on anybody. I actually saw "the white light". To make matters worse I was in a Florida Hospital. They flew me to New York because they didn't know what the fuck they were doing.
I had pneumonia and I guess the fluid started to build overtime. They put a chest tube in me to drain the fluid (That didn't work fast enough for them). I was on oxygen, then they broke down and drilled my back to get the fluid out. They gave me Demerol, that didn't work. So they was like what the fuck give him more morphine. I was still in pain. Then they said give him Fentanyl. Mind you if you got an IV in your arm or hand too long pain medicine BURNS YOU. It is like acid going up your vein. Another tip, have the nurse put a new line in your hand for pain medicine lol.
Still in pain but I could deal with it then. I learned my less on pneumonia. Moral of the story if your going to die make sure you are "doped up" on pain medicine.
That's interesting. I tolerated it with no problem, but it did take a couple of weeks to get used to. The best part was the pain I was suffering from at the time was totally under control. My biggest problem was that each patch would only last for two days (they're supposed to last for three). As I came down off of the medication, I would get the shakes, feel sick and get really, really tired. I could literally fall asleep standing up. So my doctor increased the frequency to every two days, and then I was fine. The only problem was that some pharmacists were really annoying, since it's a controlled substance, and they would complain that the frequency was too great and give me grief. I did experience some loss of short term memory, which drove people around me a bit crazy. I also had the most amazing dreams and could drift off into daydreams at times almost involuntarily. It was kind of amazing, actually.
I wish I could say that I wrote the next "Xanadu" while on it. But no such luck.
I've read of "functional" heroin addicts who manage to hold down high powered, stressful jobs while hooked on junk. Before taking Fentanyl, I couldn't understand how they did it. Afterwards, I totally got it. I wouldn't abuse it, having had the experience. But I sympathize with what they go through.
BTW, Fentanyl was the drug the Russians used to end that hostage crisis when Chechen terrorists took over a theater in Moscow. They pumped in Fentanyl in gas form into the theater's air ducts. It knocked everyone unconscious (or, at least, made them so high they were incapacitated) and then sent in security forces wearing gas masks. Unfortunately, they didn't have enough emergency medical teams in place, and there were quite a few civilian casualties. I imagine that, if you breathe this stuff in in a concentrated form, it can be pretty lethal.
I wish I could say that I wrote the next "Xanadu" while on it. But no such luck.
I've read of "functional" heroin addicts who manage to hold down high powered, stressful jobs while hooked on junk. Before taking Fentanyl, I couldn't understand how they did it. Afterwards, I totally got it. I wouldn't abuse it, having had the experience. But I sympathize with what they go through.
BTW, Fentanyl was the drug the Russians used to end that hostage crisis when Chechen terrorists took over a theater in Moscow. They pumped in Fentanyl in gas form into the theater's air ducts. It knocked everyone unconscious (or, at least, made them so high they were incapacitated) and then sent in security forces wearing gas masks. Unfortunately, they didn't have enough emergency medical teams in place, and there were quite a few civilian casualties. I imagine that, if you breathe this stuff in in a concentrated form, it can be pretty lethal.
I think if everyone had my reaction it would be off the market. I loved the first day, I wrote this awesome children's book but cannot finish it because I need to be out of my head to inspire that kind of creativity again. I did drift and telepathically spoke to my cat which was fun. I also watched Excalibur twice and dreamed of knights and wizards the first night. If I didn't have a bad reaction I would highly recommend because I really felt no pain when I normally would have been in agony.
I am prone to migraines so that might have also been an underlying factor why I had such a bad one. I didn't know that's what the Russians used, maybe some might have died from chocking on thier own vomit (sorry gross again) but it did make me puke for like 8 hours straight on the second day. The patch also itched and burned, maybe I just got a bad one that leaked. There was a time before I went to the emergency room that I thought my heart would stop, it's not for everyone. All of the good feelings of the first day turned into despair the second. BTW, The pharmacist have no right to question you, if they have a concern they need to call the doctor.
I am prone to migraines so that might have also been an underlying factor why I had such a bad one. I didn't know that's what the Russians used, maybe some might have died from chocking on thier own vomit (sorry gross again) but it did make me puke for like 8 hours straight on the second day. The patch also itched and burned, maybe I just got a bad one that leaked. There was a time before I went to the emergency room that I thought my heart would stop, it's not for everyone. All of the good feelings of the first day turned into despair the second. BTW, The pharmacist have no right to question you, if they have a concern they need to call the doctor.
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Your right Irv, some hospitals are similar to jail. They are filty, you get treated like shit, the people that are supposed to care for you are incompetent, you have to beg and plead fro anything, you have to sign a ton of papers to get the hell out, the food is disgusting and you have some nut job right next to you waiting to pounce.
When I milked the dilaudid was in one of the best hospitals by accident. I was window shopping in this posh part of LI when I had the worst acid reflux attack and the closet hospital just happen to be Saint Francis. I was there for three days and I was never treated so good.
When I milked the dilaudid was in one of the best hospitals by accident. I was window shopping in this posh part of LI when I had the worst acid reflux attack and the closet hospital just happen to be Saint Francis. I was there for three days and I was never treated so good.
Just an update. I'm drinking the Miralax with 64oz of Gatorade..let me tell you, This is the worst experience. I've been on the toilet about 9-10 times and hopefully it will slow down. I finished the mixture about 730-8pm or so. No food all day till after the procedure. I'm hungry, and tired of sitting on the bowl. Hopefully this will turn out ok.
Oh no, I am so sorry that you have to go through this. I wonder if you can just go for a colonic instead. I have had a few and it's not bad at all, very cleansing in a non aggressive way, if you can I have a place to recommend.
I just found out I have to get a bronchoscopy, I heard it can be painful and extremely uncomfortable. I was also told a list of possible dangerous misshapes which could happen like a collapsed lung and internal bleeding. I am so not looking forward to it.
I just found out I have to get a bronchoscopy, I heard it can be painful and extremely uncomfortable. I was also told a list of possible dangerous misshapes which could happen like a collapsed lung and internal bleeding. I am so not looking forward to it.
That's great news !! I hope it wasn't too uncomfortable.
Thank you kicks, the bronchoscopy is not routine at all and most people would never have to get one. I never heard about it until I was told I needed one and this is after several abnormal x-rays and what was described as an ugly ct scan. They are not exactly sure what is happening with my respiratory system although one aliment keeps coming up in conversations - Sarcoidosis. This aliment has been gaining popularity since Bernie Mack recently died from complications due to it but that is rare and he had an extreme case of it for 25 years.
They stopped dismissing asthma or allergies (I will never get rid of my cats) and do not believe my 5 cigarettes a week is causing my problems although I have been ordered to go cold turkey ( I really miss smoking). I know it is not anything contagious like TB or Sars because they took my blood like 7 times already testing for everything. I am actually a very healthy person otherwise according to my bloodwork.
To be honest I feel normal except I am short of breathe sometimes have other minor things like mild fatigue and spells of a dry cough usually triggered when I pass construction sites or contact with other synthetic chemical. I feel good enough to work and do everyday activities. My doc keeps mentioning the dreaded S word (steroids) which I am adamantly refusing, not a chance in hell will I take prednisone. Funny you wrote pollution because my problems started when I had loads of construction dust enter my apartment from another building due to negligence, that was most likely the trigger.
Thank you kicks, the bronchoscopy is not routine at all and most people would never have to get one. I never heard about it until I was told I needed one and this is after several abnormal x-rays and what was described as an ugly ct scan. They are not exactly sure what is happening with my respiratory system although one aliment keeps coming up in conversations - Sarcoidosis. This aliment has been gaining popularity since Bernie Mack recently died from complications due to it but that is rare and he had an extreme case of it for 25 years.
They stopped dismissing asthma or allergies (I will never get rid of my cats) and do not believe my 5 cigarettes a week is causing my problems although I have been ordered to go cold turkey ( I really miss smoking). I know it is not anything contagious like TB or Sars because they took my blood like 7 times already testing for everything. I am actually a very healthy person otherwise according to my bloodwork.
To be honest I feel normal except I am short of breathe sometimes have other minor things like mild fatigue and spells of a dry cough usually triggered when I pass construction sites or contact with other synthetic chemical. I feel good enough to work and do everyday activities. My doc keeps mentioning the dreaded S word (steroids) which I am adamantly refusing, not a chance in hell will I take prednisone. Funny you wrote pollution because my problems started when I had loads of construction dust enter my apartment from another building due to negligence, that was most likely the trigger.
That is interesting Emily, I have the same condition, I had a pinched nerve back in 2002 which caused me to lose the diaphragm on the right side, I was breathing only with the left lung. I had this condition for a year, a local lung specialist spent 6 months trying to diagnose the problem, long story, went to a nice Jewish doctor at the PA university hosp in Philly, he figured it out in 10 mins by looking at my cat scans. I later went to a chiropractor, who unpinched the nerve and I got my right lung back. Now for the problem, ever since I have the same condition you have, triggered by the same pollutants. I have no pets nor do I smoke. Funny routine cleansing of the colon improves my breathing. We will have to compare notes on this. Let me know how you make out with your procedure
I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis. My doctor and his colleague are about 95% sure I have it. Several weeks ago I felt normal then overnight I was really short of breathe and had coughing fits sometimes a half hour long so I went to the doc and after an x-ray he ordered a ct scan then I was ordered immediately to the ER, he said it was "strange" pneumonia at the very least. They kept me for a week if you can believe it, I never spent so much time in the hospital my whole life. I wrote earlier in the thread how much I hate hospitals, weird how thing turn out.
Hate to ressurect an ancient thread, but I just turned 53 and doctor told me I am overdue for a colonoscopy. Besides prep the day before ( which I know about) .is there anything else I should be concerned with? I am kinda scared to get it done, but I know I have to. Also hopefully looking to get it done in an office setting instead of a hospital. How were your experiences?
The Dr is 100 correct- Anyone over 50 should/ must get it done.
I had mine done at 45- was told after discovery of benign polyps that the type I had removed would have turned cancerous in 5-10 years. I repeat every 3 years..
The worst part of the whole procedure is the prep the night before - There are several types of bowel preps used but most of tg require you to drink quite a bit of liquid in a short period of time. The prep tastes horrible and I pinch my nostrils and gulp- 45 minutes later you’ll be o. The bowl for a bit . The first “ movement” is messy but the remaining are not so bad- Brimg a laptop or phone onto the bathroom and read UG- Great way to pass the time
Schedule the procedure the next day before noon. You will be fasting and drinking only clear liquids the day before -
The procedure is really quite easy. You’ll get an IV and the Dr or Anesthesiologist will ask you to turn on side and make sure your comfortable- Next thing you will find yourself waking up in recovery area. You will feel a little gassy but somewhat ‘refreshed’ — I found the ‘sleep time’ to be a great sleep.
An office setting is fine- No need IMO to go to a hospital unless your Dr recommends. There are many qualified Gastroenterologists who do these- Make sure they are Board Certified
Good Luck
I had mine done at 45- was told after discovery of benign polyps that the type I had removed would have turned cancerous in 5-10 years. I repeat every 3 years..
The worst part of the whole procedure is the prep the night before - There are several types of bowel preps used but most of tg require you to drink quite a bit of liquid in a short period of time. The prep tastes horrible and I pinch my nostrils and gulp- 45 minutes later you’ll be o. The bowl for a bit . The first “ movement” is messy but the remaining are not so bad- Brimg a laptop or phone onto the bathroom and read UG- Great way to pass the time
Schedule the procedure the next day before noon. You will be fasting and drinking only clear liquids the day before -
The procedure is really quite easy. You’ll get an IV and the Dr or Anesthesiologist will ask you to turn on side and make sure your comfortable- Next thing you will find yourself waking up in recovery area. You will feel a little gassy but somewhat ‘refreshed’ — I found the ‘sleep time’ to be a great sleep.
An office setting is fine- No need IMO to go to a hospital unless your Dr recommends. There are many qualified Gastroenterologists who do these- Make sure they are Board Certified
Good Luck
I live in Patchogue, and was recommended to a few gastro Dr's near me so I will check them out. I guess it's something we don't want to do but we have to do. A fruit if mine at work waited 6 yrs and ad a result had problems. Had part of intestines removed and other issues. Honestly, I am not paranoid about the procedure itself but scared, I guess ,about the results
