Re: anyone had a colonoscopy without sedation
i used to work as an endoscopy nurse. the muscle relaxant is called midazolam which is liquid form of valium given intra-venously. the painkiller varies from hospital we used to give pethidine or fentanyl swell. length of exam varies if it is full colonoscopy that can take up to 45mins if it sigmoidoscopy that will take 15mins. the test itself can be uncomfortable but not too painful, it can be the air that they pump in that can cause the pain. they will tell you to let it out i.e. fart (sorry) and please do as that ease the pain. dont take buscopan unless they advise you too. the prep is it powered sachets, take them until you are passing clear motion ie water.
hope this helps.
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