Nearly bled to death!!! My other half had one done. They cut 10 polyps out and sent her home. Long story short --- she ended up back in the emergency room 3 times. She nearly bled to death twice. Was even non-responsive for 1 and a half hours. They had to give her 3 units of blood. She was sent to intensive care where she was experiencing other issues due to the blood loss. They eventually decided to go in for a 3rd colonoscopy and put clamps where the 10 polyps were. That appeared to solve the problem. Her and I both say, NEVER AGAIN!!! I'm on a VA trial program testing for colorectal issues by sending in fecal samples once a year. I believe it's function is to compare, Sample vs Colonoscopy when it comes to saving lives. I say, 1st line of defense, eat better.
For routine screening of average risk patients Cologuard is the way to go. It's the latest test on the market and with DNA it detects 94% of early stage cancers that are curable. Colonoscopy doesn't do any better than that. Colonoscopy should be used only for diagnosis if you test positive after a Cologuard test. Most people do not need a colonoscopy.
If Obamacare hadn’t mandated insurance companies to cover the first colonoscopy starting at age 50, the medical community wouldn’t be recommending them. For every 1,000 colonoscopies, they only save about 29 lives. On top of that, they’re only given about 6 minutes to examine the colon as they retract the scope. In one study, the same doctor performed the exam two times in a row in quick succession. The finding was that 6% - 27% of the time, they missed observing polyps. If you don’t have any symptoms, don’t have any first relatives who had colon cancer and aren’t obese, you’re extremely unlikely to have an abnormal result.
Dinar AndFriends if it only were that simple. After being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, mind i was an athlete that trained 5x a week, i went on a vegan diet hoping that’d change anything. It didn’t. It made no difference. Tho it might help for somebody else, things aren’t as black and white as you make it look like.
You forgot to mention the real risk of infection due to inproperly cleaned colodalscopes. People should investigate how the scope being used on them was cleaned. Was it disinfected or sterolized? There is a big differance. Do some research on Google regarding this before having this test done. Be informed!
Yea, I went in to have mine mostly healthy at the time and came out with a nasty antibiotic resistant form of C-Diff that made me severely ill for three years. I have had enough of this snake oil. Not too mention the long term bleeding after biopsy and pain. It isn't worth it to me. Funny, I felt terrible after mine.
Had one 7/2/2020 at HCA Houston Northwest and felt worse after. Come to find out I contracted E Coli and Enterococcus Faecalis after my colonoscopy and edg. Currently on antibiotics for thirty days with side effects making it worse.
Had one done today..I did my research and did the prep properly..went in for my appointment. They put me under and the next thing I woke up in the recovery rm..no polyps no cancer ..just rhoids which I knew I had🤗🤣..but am glad I did..the only thing to be scared of is not knowing..am a 53 year old male and one less thing to worry about for 10 years till my next one 🤣
You likely have a bigger risk for Diabetes- statistically. Do you test your sugars weekly at home? If not...you should. You really, really should. I do and no, I am not diabetic. That is the point.
@@Colduck42I went for an appointment with the gi doc because of constipation without blood and he didn’t order any test and just said get a colonoscopy
Mainly if there is blood in the stool it's good to do the colonascapy..your doctor can order a stool test or colaguard test u can order thru your insurance..like I said in my earlier post when BLOOD is detected in the stool .it might be just rhoids..after the test u good for another 10years that's not worth it🤔
It’s always best to get this procedure done in the hospital. There’s a lot that can go wrong. Surgical/ endoscopy centers are all privately run. Cutting corners and shortcuts are almost universal in the US, as healthcare costs keep rising. The procedure is best done with anesthesia, but in a stand-alone facility, there’s usually only one anesthesiologist on duty. That means there’s no backup help. It also means that supplies are usually inadequate. Every single doctor has varying skill levels he can perform. In a hospital setting, there’s always backup available, and cost cutting/ shortcuts are harder to get away with. Patient safety is more regulated and reinsured. Gastroenterologist often prefer to do procedures in an endoscopy center because they often own them (u aren’t supposed to know that), there’s no competition regarding time slots (they can do them all dat if they want)., but the real reason is all about money. Gastroenterologist who own the endoscopy centers collect the facility fee. They often create an anesthesia corporation, hire an anesthesiologist, but make a huge income on this angle by billing the insurance company directly for the anesthesia, and paying the anesthesiologist a fraction of proceeds with a small salary. They do the same for taking biopsies, and sending them to pathology lab corporations they create and own. So, a gastroenterologist can now do one colonoscopy, and be paid for the procedure, paid for use of the facility, the anesthesia, and the pathology fee. That’s more money in 20 minutes than what most people make in a month. Incidentally, this is illegal. This way of doing business break “Stark laws”. It’s illegal to refer work to yourself. Sad to say, the law will jail you for a much minor crime, but this is known but no state has acted on making an example of medical fraud.
probably some truth to this. main thing is find the right team- ask a nurse who works with them. i would usually trust a private practice very high paid specialist doc over a general doc. they can still rent out a room in a hospital FYI- they do it all the time. board certified is best and insist that he or she does it and not an intern practicing- this is very important. I asked/told my surgeon this recently- he agreed. No issues results. Gallbladder though- I don't want to risk this test.
I refused the colonoscopy recommended by my general care doctor. She ordered a Cologaurd kit which found no evidence of cancer. Unless there is a strong indication of likely colon cancer I don't think the risks associated with colonoscopy should be taken.
"In the right hands." The problem is you don't usually know who will do it. Complications are a lot more than 1 in 10k. A lot more. Many polyps are not even cancerous. The procedure can result in long term pain and other issues- severe even as well as infections that can be lasting. I am not saying they don't have value- they can but they are over prescribed money makers. I won't risk one but if I had other symptoms or family history I might. I don't see the value in risking my good health. Keep in mind, years ago, they were not even recommended if you were otherwise healthy. This is a money grab- just like how they lowered the criterion for blood pressure, sugar, etc. Lowering the bar makes more money. Notice they never say a word about improving the root cause which is diet and exercise- never, ever. That kills credibility IMHO...but do what you want. I am not an expert and this is not advice of any kind. I don't care either about your stories about how it saved this life or that. It's rare. Not impressed. Improve your diet and overall health and I will be super impressed. I did this. It is the longer, harder road but it can be done. Don't be lazy and just go for tests. You can't test your way out of Cancer people.
The problems are food and health industry. All lying. They say eat more fiber. We cant digest plants/nuts etc. ALL sugars are turned bad into our bodies: all of them. We arent supposed to run on sugar or carbs. People are getting sicker, and earlier. Cancer cells survives on SUGAR, too. Have to eat like real humans: meet and animal fat. Period.
@@MOAB-UTI know all the doctors keep pushing for colonoscopies and they all have valid reasons, I guess. I just don't wanna drink a gallon of laxative the day before, then get wheeled into a medical facility to be knocked out and have a colonoscope stuck up my colon; even if I don't feel a thing. I'm just not on board with it. I got medical insurance but I still don't wanna do it. I'm all for going to a doctor when I need to but, I'll let you in on a little secret. I made the appointment because my doctor recommended it, but I canceled it the same day. I canceled it because I did some serious thinking. Everybody has to die eventually. I don't wanna be the only guy in the graveyard that dies of nothing. My family never had a history of colon cancer. I know I'm probably wrong and stubborn but it's not how long you live, buy how well you live.
@@nightowl5475 We think alike. Now if my famiily had a history of it, or I was genetically pre-disposed I might think twice. That is not the case for "me." Also, consider their health and diet. So are they genetically predisposed or, and absolutely no disrespect meant, were they a bit overweight and out of shape and had poor diet and lifestyle habits? That can be interpretted as being predisposed when that coorelation is actually not causative in any way. My doc was talking to me about my heart since my dad died young. I said he also drank, smoked and he was fat. She still wanted to sell me her magic pills one day. I passed and started working out harder- all is fine now. My understanding is that these procedures can CAUSE harm, chronic pain if they puncture the colon and even death. I researched it hard for a week. Originally, I was almost excited to get it. I have coverage and thought why not! Better safe then sorry. Pain does not really bother me- especially this relatively simple procedure. After my Gallbladder was ripped out I did not even take a single pain pill. I read all about it and decided NO. It is not for me. I would never tell you or anyone what to do with their health, but you might appreciate this article: *Colonoscopy: A Gold Standard to Refuse* www.drmcdougall.com/education/information/colonoscopy-a-gold-standard-to-refuse/
I went to get a colonoscopy because I suffer from hemoroidis for years and after that got sick my stomach got bloated always sick went six times to er so much pain finally they found that I had diverticulitis why or how did I get this I am now terrified to even think about the place where I had this colonoscopy done do they clean ther equipment properly every 45 minutes a patient goes in if someone had it and tools not clean properly cloud I got it from them or that reason please help it's so sad now days all they care about is your card insurance and who next and next not about your well being I honestly recommend don't get it done be careful
I've had a few colonoscopies and never been put to sleep. Just a minimal sedation. Last time, I didn't even have that. And it was so much fun! Yes there was some discomfort but I could feel the colonoscope inside my body going across the transverse colon and everything! I suppose this isn't for everybody. Now I have a guy who wants to put me under and says he can't do his job if he's worried about my discomfort. Now I'm scared. Has he even done this before? He didn't tell me any risks, only that it was very safe. I'm having second thoughts.
Gut or in the colon? Two different things no? Have you read about fecal biome transfers? Interesting science indeed. Literally transplant a healthy persons poop can make a sick person well. Truly fascinating.
whoa ! seeing people in the comment section talking bout the risk of anesthesia. And how this special tool would burn and turn into a scalp . I'm having second thoughts about it. my colonoscopy check up is in a few days. But is there another method?
omar bernal YES. eat a high fiber plant based diet and exercise. Get a high colonic once a month. Do cleansing and detoxing and a regular top Parasite cleanse.
How about the petrolium based propylyene glycol and is a risk for people that have seizures, heart trouble and the risks of seizure or heart attack. Not to mention if a person is low glucose , low heart rate, low blood pressure and given anesthetics that it could put them into a seizure or coma. Sound fun yet? Cause its not.
I would if I were you. Unless you are in your early 20s. I had blood in my stool and at 32 I had my first scope. They found one polyp. 3 years later they found 2 more. Saved my life.
I don't believe this test lowers ALL CAUSE MORTALITY. I know this test itself can lead to chronic pain and also death for some otherwise very healthy, non-cancer people. It is a major money maker so they sell it very hard.
Not all Jesse. Don't let your anger and cynicism blind you. I will NOT do it. There is a money component to it but sometimes it can save a life. Have you read the Flexner Report yet? That one will blow you away.
Nearly bled to death!!! My other half had one done. They cut 10 polyps out and sent her home. Long story short --- she ended up back in the emergency room 3 times. She nearly bled to death twice. Was even non-responsive for 1 and a half hours. They had to give her 3 units of blood. She was sent to intensive care where she was experiencing other issues due to the blood loss. They eventually decided to go in for a 3rd colonoscopy and put clamps where the 10 polyps were. That appeared to solve the problem. Her and I both say, NEVER AGAIN!!! I'm on a VA trial program testing for colorectal issues by sending in fecal samples once a year. I believe it's function is to compare, Sample vs Colonoscopy when it comes to saving lives. I say, 1st line of defense, eat better.
Did she get a colonoscopy at the hospital ? or endoscopy centers? Thanks
The VA Has Been Having Me Do The FIT Stool Kit Test For Years Now. Don't Want A Colonoscopy Till I Think There Is A Reason To .Hope Iam Right .
For routine screening of average risk patients Cologuard is the way to go. It's the latest test on the market and with DNA it detects 94% of early stage cancers that are curable. Colonoscopy doesn't do any better than that. Colonoscopy should be used only for diagnosis if you test positive after a Cologuard test. Most people do not need a colonoscopy.
What is a cologuard ??
Yea but they make a ton more money with the colonoscopies so they'll keep recommending them for healthy people.
If Obamacare hadn’t mandated insurance companies to cover the first colonoscopy starting at age 50, the medical community wouldn’t be recommending them.
For every 1,000 colonoscopies, they only save about 29 lives. On top of that, they’re only given about 6 minutes to examine the colon as they retract the scope. In one study, the same doctor performed the exam two times in a row in quick succession. The finding was that 6% - 27% of the time, they missed observing polyps.
If you don’t have any symptoms, don’t have any first relatives who had colon cancer and aren’t obese, you’re extremely unlikely to have an abnormal result.
they lowered it to 45
I feel bad for those with chrons and ulcerative collitis, a 'quick' check is ofter useless.
What would be the main symptoms. My main symptom is incomplete bowel movements
I made a decision to cancel my appointment I’m 30 yrs old
@@ErickGarcia-cj2ufWait till you’re 45 / 50 … I just had mine … Done in the right hands … Didn’t feel a thing
One in 10000 is high. However complications are 1 in 350. It's not prevention. Prevention is a high fiber plant diet and exercise.
And a plant-based whole-food diet. No dead animals.
Dinar AndFriends if it only were that simple. After being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, mind i was an athlete that trained 5x a week, i went on a vegan diet hoping that’d change anything. It didn’t. It made no difference. Tho it might help for somebody else, things aren’t as black and white as you make it look like.
@@DinarAndFriends More vegans have issue dinar. Read a book sometime.
You forgot to mention the real risk of infection due to inproperly cleaned colodalscopes. People should investigate how the scope being used on them was cleaned. Was it disinfected or sterolized? There is a big differance. Do some research on Google regarding this before having this test done. Be informed!
Yea, I went in to have mine mostly healthy at the time and came out with a nasty antibiotic resistant form of C-Diff that made me severely ill for three years. I have had enough of this snake oil. Not too mention the long term bleeding after biopsy and pain. It isn't worth it to me. Funny, I felt terrible after mine.
Had one 7/2/2020 at HCA Houston Northwest and felt worse after. Come to find out I contracted E Coli and Enterococcus Faecalis after my colonoscopy and edg. Currently on antibiotics for thirty days with side effects making it worse.
@@bkchills718how are you now
Had one done today..I did my research and did the prep properly..went in for my appointment. They put me under and the next thing I woke up in the recovery rm..no polyps no cancer ..just rhoids which I knew I had🤗🤣..but am glad I did..the only thing to be scared of is not knowing..am a 53 year old male and one less thing to worry about for 10 years till my next one 🤣
You likely have a bigger risk for Diabetes- statistically. Do you test your sugars weekly at home? If not...you should. You really, really should. I do and no, I am not diabetic. That is the point.
What where the symptoms
@@ErickGarcia-cj2uf do the colon screening if you see blood in your stool or the screening detects blood..then do the colonascopy
@@Colduck42I went for an appointment with the gi doc because of constipation without blood and he didn’t order any test and just said get a colonoscopy
Mainly if there is blood in the stool it's good to do the colonascapy..your doctor can order a stool test or colaguard test u can order thru your insurance..like I said in my earlier post when BLOOD is detected in the stool .it might be just rhoids..after the test u good for another 10years that's not worth it🤔
It’s always best to get this procedure done in the hospital. There’s a lot that can go wrong. Surgical/ endoscopy centers are all privately run. Cutting corners and shortcuts are almost universal in the US, as healthcare costs keep rising. The procedure is best done with anesthesia, but in a stand-alone facility, there’s usually only one anesthesiologist on duty. That means there’s no backup help. It also means that supplies are usually inadequate. Every single doctor has varying skill levels he can perform. In a hospital setting, there’s always backup available, and cost cutting/ shortcuts are harder to get away with. Patient safety is more regulated and reinsured. Gastroenterologist often prefer to do procedures in an endoscopy center because they often own them (u aren’t supposed to know that), there’s no competition regarding time slots (they can do them all dat if they want)., but the real reason is all about money.
Gastroenterologist who own the endoscopy centers collect the facility fee. They often create an anesthesia corporation, hire an anesthesiologist, but make a huge income on this angle by billing the insurance company directly for the anesthesia, and paying the anesthesiologist a fraction of proceeds with a small salary. They do the same for taking biopsies, and sending them to pathology lab corporations they create and own. So, a gastroenterologist can now do one colonoscopy, and be paid for the procedure, paid for use of the facility, the anesthesia, and the pathology fee. That’s more money in 20 minutes than what most people make in a month. Incidentally, this is illegal. This way of doing business break “Stark laws”. It’s illegal to refer work to yourself. Sad to say, the law will jail you for a much minor crime, but this is known but no state has acted on making an example of medical fraud.
Do you recommend getting a colonoscopy done at a hospital ? or endoscopy centers ?
probably some truth to this. main thing is find the right team- ask a nurse who works with them. i would usually trust a private practice very high paid specialist doc over a general doc. they can still rent out a room in a hospital FYI- they do it all the time. board certified is best and insist that he or she does it and not an intern practicing- this is very important. I asked/told my surgeon this recently- he agreed. No issues results. Gallbladder though- I don't want to risk this test.
Ephemeral Silence
How can I ever thank you? Will pass this on & will cancel my appt.
I refused the colonoscopy recommended by my general care doctor. She ordered a Cologaurd kit which found no evidence of cancer. Unless there is a strong indication of likely colon cancer I don't think the risks associated with colonoscopy should be taken.
I tend to think you are correct
the procedures which give money to doctors come into market ..but which don't but yet helpful to people are simply removed saying it doesn't work
yep. have you read the Flexner Report? You sound very wise.
Funny how they don't mention the risks of anesthia eather I had a like change in brain disorder after about a month from anesthia
gwen joplin what's anestia?
you are very right about that- they will never mention. have you read the Flexner Report yet?
I always end up in places like this when I'm eating 😩
"In the right hands." The problem is you don't usually know who will do it. Complications are a lot more than 1 in 10k. A lot more. Many polyps are not even cancerous. The procedure can result in long term pain and other issues- severe even as well as infections that can be lasting. I am not saying they don't have value- they can but they are over prescribed money makers. I won't risk one but if I had other symptoms or family history I might. I don't see the value in risking my good health. Keep in mind, years ago, they were not even recommended if you were otherwise healthy. This is a money grab- just like how they lowered the criterion for blood pressure, sugar, etc. Lowering the bar makes more money. Notice they never say a word about improving the root cause which is diet and exercise- never, ever. That kills credibility IMHO...but do what you want. I am not an expert and this is not advice of any kind. I don't care either about your stories about how it saved this life or that. It's rare. Not impressed. Improve your diet and overall health and I will be super impressed. I did this. It is the longer, harder road but it can be done. Don't be lazy and just go for tests. You can't test your way out of Cancer people.
The problems are food and health industry. All lying.
They say eat more fiber. We cant digest plants/nuts etc.
ALL sugars are turned bad into our bodies: all of them.
We arent supposed to run on sugar or carbs.
People are getting sicker, and earlier.
Cancer cells survives on SUGAR, too.
Have to eat like real humans: meet and animal fat.
Period.
Well said! Thank you for your comment.
@@nightowl5475 Sure. How is your health- all good I hope?
@@MOAB-UTI know all the doctors keep pushing for colonoscopies and they all have valid reasons, I guess. I just don't wanna drink a gallon of laxative the day before, then get wheeled into a medical facility to be knocked out and have a colonoscope stuck up my colon; even if I don't feel a thing. I'm just not on board with it. I got medical insurance but I still don't wanna do it. I'm all for going to a doctor when I need to but, I'll let you in on a little secret. I made the appointment because my doctor recommended it, but I canceled it the same day. I canceled it because I did some serious thinking. Everybody has to die eventually. I don't wanna be the only guy in the graveyard that dies of nothing. My family never had a history of colon cancer. I know I'm probably wrong and stubborn but it's not how long you live, buy how well you live.
@@nightowl5475 We think alike. Now if my famiily had a history of it, or I was genetically pre-disposed I might think twice. That is not the case for "me." Also, consider their health and diet. So are they genetically predisposed or, and absolutely no disrespect meant, were they a bit overweight and out of shape and had poor diet and lifestyle habits? That can be interpretted as being predisposed when that coorelation is actually not causative in any way. My doc was talking to me about my heart since my dad died young. I said he also drank, smoked and he was fat. She still wanted to sell me her magic pills one day. I passed and started working out harder- all is fine now.
My understanding is that these procedures can CAUSE harm, chronic pain if they puncture the colon and even death. I researched it hard for a week. Originally, I was almost excited to get it. I have coverage and thought why not! Better safe then sorry. Pain does not really bother me- especially this relatively simple procedure. After my Gallbladder was ripped out I did not even take a single pain pill. I read all about it and decided NO. It is not for me. I would never tell you or anyone what to do with their health, but you might appreciate this article: *Colonoscopy: A Gold Standard to Refuse* www.drmcdougall.com/education/information/colonoscopy-a-gold-standard-to-refuse/
I went to get a colonoscopy because I suffer from hemoroidis for years and after that got sick my stomach got bloated always sick went six times to er so much pain finally they found that I had diverticulitis why or how did I get this I am now terrified to even think about the place where I had this colonoscopy done do they clean ther equipment properly every 45 minutes a patient goes in if someone had it and tools not clean properly cloud I got it from them or that reason please help it's so sad now days all they care about is your card insurance and who next and next not about your well being I honestly recommend don't get it done be careful
I am so sorry to hear that! 😟 Hope you recover soon! Mine was really painful and I'm revovering. NEVER AGAIN!!! Hate that barbaric "diagnosis!"
wow sorry adela
No thanks. I'll keep my colon clean with colonics.
and you keep all the good bacteria in there happy.
I've had a few colonoscopies and never been put to sleep. Just a minimal sedation. Last time, I didn't even have that. And it was so much fun! Yes there was some discomfort but I could feel the colonoscope inside my body going across the transverse colon and everything! I suppose this isn't for everybody. Now I have a guy who wants to put me under and says he can't do his job if he's worried about my discomfort. Now I'm scared. Has he even done this before? He didn't tell me any risks, only that it was very safe. I'm having second thoughts.
Plus the prep destroys your gut flora.
Gut or in the colon? Two different things no? Have you read about fecal biome transfers? Interesting science indeed. Literally transplant a healthy persons poop can make a sick person well. Truly fascinating.
@@MOAB-UT
Yes I read about this.
@@FocusedFighter777 Very educated of you.
whoa ! seeing people in the comment section talking bout the risk of anesthesia. And how this special tool would burn and turn into a scalp . I'm having second thoughts about it. my colonoscopy check up is in a few days. But is there another method?
omar bernal YES. eat a high fiber plant based diet and exercise. Get a high colonic once a month. Do cleansing and detoxing and a regular top
Parasite cleanse.
How about the petrolium based propylyene glycol and is a risk for people that have seizures, heart trouble and the risks of seizure or heart attack.
Not to mention if a person is low glucose , low heart rate, low blood pressure and given anesthetics that it could put them into a seizure or coma.
Sound fun yet? Cause its not.
AAAAND VIRTUAL IT IS THANK U
Should I get a colonoscopy if I have blood in my stools ?
Ask your Dr for CT colography is another option
I would if I were you. Unless you are in your early 20s. I had blood in my stool and at 32 I had my first scope. They found one polyp. 3 years later they found 2 more. Saved my life.
I don't believe this test lowers ALL CAUSE MORTALITY. I know this test itself can lead to chronic pain and also death for some otherwise very healthy, non-cancer people. It is a major money maker so they sell it very hard.
its all money
Not all Jesse. Don't let your anger and cynicism blind you. I will NOT do it. There is a money component to it but sometimes it can save a life. Have you read the Flexner Report yet? That one will blow you away.
if someone had piles can he do colonoscopy
NOT SAFE!
ALL ABOUT THE MONEY. If I needed to test, it would be a FLEX SIG ONLY. Gold standard for good reason in Israel.
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