Colonoscopy worries uk

[lily1]

Hi there,

I have severe HA and recently I have been told I need a colonoscopy because of bowel problems. They asked me on the form if I thought I was at any higher risk of VCJD (mad cows disease) I said no.

My anxious brain then asked why they asked this question and they said it was to do with the equipment used and if I was higher risk then they’d use different equipment. I’m now convinced I’ll get VCJD from the colonoscopy, and convinced they’ll think I’m higher risk because I had a blood transfusion in the 90’s and use different ‘higher risk’ scopes for me than the usual ones used for most people.

im so scared that I’m thinking of not having it done now, I just don’t know what to think. Am I overthinking it?

What if I cancel the test and then have Bowel C. I’m just so scared 🥲 Any reasonable thinking and thoughts would be appreciated x

[nomorepanic]

Hi

This is just a courtesy reply to let you know that your post was moved from its original place to a sub-forum that is more relevant to your issue.

This is nothing personal - it just enables us to keep posts about the same problems in the relevant forums so other members with any experience with the issues can find them more easily.

Please also read this post:

http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=213239

[nomorepanic]

You can't get VCJD from a colonoscopy so don't worry about that.

Get it done and you will be fine.

[lily1]

Thank you for your reply, if you can’t why do they ask about if you’re at risk and use different equipment if you are?

[nomorepanic]

I have had many colonoscopies and have never been asked that question once so that is definitely a new one on me.

[nomorepanic]

Sorry, I did a bit of reading and you could get it from a colonoscopy but it is extremely rare. In the USA there are no reported cases.

Have a look at this site......

https://assets.publishing.service.go...sment_vCJD.pdf