Cologuard

[jhotsauce7]

I used Cologuard for about 10 yrs. Had a positive and then a colonoscopy showed a distal rectal 20 mm polyp and couple other small rectal polyps. The big one had to be removed in pieces and follow up with another colonoscopy a year later. Second scope show a couple more small polyps, recommendation was another in 5 yrs. The big polyp was growing for probably years and didn't show on the cologuard. I was 65 when I had my first scope. It was an inconvenience more than anything. I don't like drinking clear gatorade for 24 hrs. The prep was the 4 L drink, that was easy. Chugged 8 oz every 15 min (2 L). Sat on the shitter for an hour and done. Did the second round about 3a, done by 6a for the scope. I don't do pre-sedation, just the propofol as it clears fast, demerol and versed fucks me up for a couple days. Having been through it, I'd do a scope and be sure. If you use GH, for sure a scope.

Sounds like you had it better than me. I drank the pre colo drink and spent a few hours on the bathroom floor around 2AM because I had the explosive shits so violently and without warning.

The 36 hour liquid diet wasn’t too bad for me, drank a lot of soup broth.:

 

[Wilson6]

Sounds like you had it better than me. I drank the pre colo drink and spent a few hours on the bathroom floor around 2AM because I had the explosive shits so violently and without warning.

The 36 hour liquid diet wasn’t too bad for me, drank a lot of soup broth.:

I use the PEG split 2L x 2. Very predictable. Only an hour on the toilet. With a heated seat bidet, I just sit there with a book for an hour, stand every few minutes and that's it. It starts about an hour after the first drink. The volume of the drink offsets the hunger.

 

[The other Snake]

Not for me. I don't tell people what to do but I don't get lazy with my health.

I don't think we are gaining much ground on the cancer fight . I do think the numbers are getting better due to earlier detection. For the most part, getting the polyp beats the cancer to the punch.

 

[JackD]

Always a good one:

LOL… that’s freaking hilarious

 

[MorganKane]

Get the scope, it’s more reliable and a pleasant nap.

Agree and if you have polyps the doc can remove them during the procedure.

 

[J2048b]

This was one of my worst experiences doc had me slammin potassium citrate along with the liquid chalk death that was so horribly tasting i wanted to die… my asshole was on fire and it was like a baboons ass… horrible horrible i didnt even finish all the chalk drink i just said fuck all this if im squirtin yellow im good fuck these diabolical ass doctors…

Why should u get one if u use gh?


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[Wilson6]

This was one of my worst experiences doc had me slammin potassium citrate along with the liquid chalk death that was so horribly tasting i wanted to die… my asshole was on fire and it was like a baboons ass… horrible horrible i didnt even finish all the chalk drink i just said fuck all this if im squirtin yellow im good fuck these diabolical ass doctors…

Why should u get one if u use gh?


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Theoretical increased risk of colon cancer. I can't remember which member had posted this but was completely clear first scope, then second one was loaded with polyps, only change was adding GH. The studies are mixed, IMO if you use GH regularly, probably want to make sure it isn't causing an increase in polyps and the only way to know is to get scoped. If there is no change over a two year period, then at least for you, the risk is low, if you blow up, then time to reconsider GH use. Very likely other confounding variables and how much GH, but, why take a chance.

 

[conan]

I just got the kit sent to me and this will be my first time taking it. Interestingly enough the nurse practitioner that prescribed it to me at the clinic recommended Cologaurd as a first pass, but when I had the follow up with the Dr. post blood work, she basically said, "Yeah, fuck that shit, I don't trust it. You should deny the Cologaurd and schedule the colonoscopy." She proceeded to send in the referral.

Same clinic, but different opinions from the staff. It was too late to cancel so I'm just going to take the Cologaurd, though I'm not sure it's the right choice anymore.

 

[FlyingDragon]

Get the Cologuard Plus, its the newer generation of Cologuard. Downside is most insurance doesnt cover it, so out of pocket. Its more accurate than Colorguard, 93% versus 98%.

The emerging standard practice for colorectal cancer screening in average-risk adults often involves a combination of non-invasive methods like Cologuard® (stool DNA test) and CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy) when colonoscopy is not the first choice or accessible.

I am talking to my doctor about the doing the CT on the next visit. You still need to prep like a traditional colonoscopy, but only get gas injected in the booty hole.

 

[J2048b]

Theoretical increased risk of colon cancer. I can't remember which member had posted this but was completely clear first scope, then second one was loaded with polyps, only change was adding GH. The studies are mixed, IMO if you use GH regularly, probably want to make sure it isn't causing an increase in polyps and the only way to know is to get scoped. If there is no change over a two year period, then at least for you, the risk is low, if you blow up, then time to reconsider GH use. Very likely other confounding variables and how much GH, but, why take a chance.

Makes sense, i had some tiny polyps in my stomach and elsewhere so makes me wonder if gh would make em bigger, probably…


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