colonoscopy recommendations
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colonoscopy recommendations
I just turned 47 and I am 3 years post c diff infection and doing well (knock on wood). I just came back from the gynocologist for a yearly well visit and she asked if I'd had a colonoscopy yet (?). I told her I plan to get one in 3 yrs. She told me they are now recommended at 45 even if you have no family history. I didn't have a problem waiting 3 more years but I'm very nervous to schedule one as I have spent three years trying to improve gut flora. From what I understand, it will wipe out all of my gut flora. Is this correct? How common is it for healthy post c diff sufferers to develop it again to to the procedure? Have any of you had one post infection with no recurrence?
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Re: colonoscopy recommendations
As with everything else involving c diff, there are no "pat" answers. I would check with experts in GI problems and infections - GI or ID,
Personally. I would follow the "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" path.
Glad u are doing so well. Hurrah for you!
Personally. I would follow the "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" path.
Glad u are doing so well. Hurrah for you!
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Re: colonoscopy recommendations
I had one within the year following c diff to rule out problems because of GI issues I was having. I had no problems whatsoever.
Good luck whatever you decide.
Good luck whatever you decide.
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Re: colonoscopy recommendations
You could ask to have one of those stool tests that detects blood in the stool. If it comes out positive, then I would have the colonoscopy. If it is negative, you could ask about waiting for a while. I would also talk to your GI as suggested.
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