Hi booked for a colonoscopy in a few weeks time. Its not the procedure which scares me. (I've had sigmoidoscopy in the past which was fine) It's the prep which scares me rigid. I have IBS and health anxiety over this and have major panic attacks even reading about taking the prep. I'm so so scared about taking the laxative and Kleep prep drink. Having spent most of my life calming my bowel and nerves down I just cant contemplate taking something which gives me diarrhoea! I take an antidepressant which has a slightly constipating effect (helps with IBS) and beta blockers for panic attacks would these drugs help through. I'm also worried about going without food for almost 24 hours as I tend to feel much more anxious and frightened when my blood sugar is low.
can anyone offer me any tips to help me please?