COLONOSCOPY Prep // My Miralax Experience!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ก.ย. 2024
- It's that time of year again... it's time for a colonoscopy! Join along as I take you through the process of getting my 5th colonoscopy as an IBD patient!
Together we'll take a journey as long as a colon (?), from pre-prep to post-procedure, with some SpongeBob references along the way. Because, why not?
As an IBD patient with ulcerative colitis, I've gotten pretty used to having things put you know where (shoutout to all the enemas, suppositories, and rectal foams I've tried over the years, not to mention the rigid sigmoidoscopies - eyyo!), but I know that some of you out there - whoever you are - might be a bit nervous about the colonoscopy process!
So, I'm here to tell you that I can ALMOST guarantee, with 100% certainty, that it won't be as bad as you're imagining!
If you have any questions about the colonoscopy process, either prep, procedure, or post-procedure, feel free to DM me on Instagram @alicepingviola or leave me a comment below!
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I recently had my first colonoscopy (and upper endoscopy) at 28, and I was literally watching all of your colonoscopy prep videos while enduring my own prep experience. My doctor prescribed a "split prep" of drinking half the Miralax solution the evening before the procedure and the other half 5 hours before the procedure, with some Dulcolax laxatives and Gas-X in between at specific times. It WORKED. I found some flushable wipes that are alcohol-free and have both aloe and witch hazel (very soothing!). I admittedly slept on my bathroom floor that night (well... attempted to sleep). The doctor ended up finding a large pre-cancerous polyp which he removed in several pieces, and I get to be re-scoped in a year (oh joy!). Ultimately very glad I went through with the procedure and caught this early.
Thank you for being so open about such an important topic. It really is so important to de-stigmatize and de-mystify the whole experience so that it's not some big scary horrible thing.
Oof, welcome to the colonoscopy club! I'm so glad my videos helped you during the process and made it all a little less scary. I'm so glad to hear you caught the polyp early, and I hope continued screening going forward will keep everything under control! And great tip about the wipes - witch hazel is my savior!
Having mine today and was super nervous about the prep but after watching tons of helpful videos (like yours! 🙏) and comments, I decided on the miralax prep. So glad I did because it was not bad at all! A few tips that worked for me: eat lightly a few days prior (small portions, mainly saltine crackers,broth, mashed potatoes, hydrate with water, etc) . Had mostly broth,apple juice and water today to avoid hunger pains. Mine is scheduled for early morning so i started the prep at 5pm. (Didn’t need the dulcolax because my stools were already loose). Tasted just like gatorade so no problem but took it slowly to avoid nausea. drank a few ounces every 15 min, then increased it to 4 ounces every 10 minutes..it took me 3 and a 1/2 hours to finish drinking through a straw. Had baby wipes and applied A&D OINTMENT and drank water after each trip to the bathroom. I was so afraid of nausea, migraines, vomiting and dehydration but no side affects whatsoever..and I have a very sensitive stomach! Onto the actual procedure in a few hours 😅🙏👍
Thank you, I'm starting tomorrow. Lots of fear ..you helped me
@@travelinglight4656I remember feeling the same, but everything will be ok! ❤️I binge-watched several episodes of LUPIN on Netflix (was a wonderful distraction) during my “downtime”. 😂 And for my actual procedure…didn’t feel a thing, went so smoothly, Praise God! 🙌 Will be sending prayers and happy thoughts your way! 🌻
I'm going next Tuesday, I'm stressing, but thanks for your support 😊
I'm gonna do that. Thank you
@@aprilgatewood4817 So glad! You got this!! 👍🌺
My Colonoscopy is scheduled for tomorrow . Thanks for sharing this information. My Doctor recommends a combination of 4 Dulcolax tablets followed by Miralax & Gatorade. It’s been 5 years since last Colonoscopy. Hoping this prep is better than last two times
Hope it went well! My doctor just recently added the Dulcolax tablets and split the prep so I know exactly what you had to go through! Hopefully it wasn't too bad.
I also had to take 2 Ducolax's, 2 hours before my lemon/lime flavored prep. (Prep notes In other comment). Now I have to take 4 chewable gas pills, chalky, I hope I don't throw up.
I couldn't have seen this at a better time. I woke up early to make my Miralax/Gatorade mix. Mine is for severe constipation from psych meds. I found you this morning with the mezzo forte carbon fiber instruments. You sound great!
You’re a trooper! Thanks for sharing. Had mine today and I had to drink 4 liters of Gavilyte prep….terrible! Hope you’re disease resolves and you get some relief.
OH yikes! well thank goodness you're through it - hopefully you don't have to do it again for a while!
Thank you for this video I have mine tomorrow and was nervous but watching your video and seeing everyone else comments about their experience made me feel way better.
I hope it went well and "smoothly"!
I have one in less than a week, I really appreciate you sharing your experience!
I hope it goes well! Good luck!
I mixed my prep in the early morning and refrigerated it. When I started drinking my first 32oz of Miralax prep, I wondered if I grabbed the wrong thing because - it didn’t taste like anything. Just cool water. Drinking ice tea at the same time, anyway. Not yucky at all.
Chilling makes ALL the difference!
Doing prep today, I love when you walk in the nurse asks 'How are you?' I always say-HUNGRY. Thanks for the video and sharing, hope all is well with you.
Apprehensive about the prep and procedure, however your cheerful nature and explanations left me feeling much better. You are absolutely charming and so natural in front of the camera. Once I have this colonoscopy behind me (pun intended) I look forward to checking out your other videos.
Wow, thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful and I hope the procedure went smoothly!
When I did my prep on Labor Day weekend 2021. I stopped eating Sunday around 6pm. Monday was the day before my colonoscopy so I didn’t eat at all. Only had light blue Gatorade and water. For my prep; I did on bottle of magnesium citrate Sunday night around 7pm. Then Monday I did 7 capfuls of MiraLAX mixed with 32oz of light blue Gatorade around 4pm. Then another 7capfuks and 32oz of MiraLAX around 8. My colonoscopy was September 7, 2021 at 7am I was home by 10am that day. I ate a quick snack and took a 3 hour nap.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Capfuks 😂😂 sorry needed a laugh I’m so nervous
Mine is in a few days and I was prescribed the Miralax/Gatorade prep. I hate Gatorade and all sports type drinks and want to just use plain water. You are the first person I’ve ever seen mix it with water! Did you just use tap water? Did you drink any sports drinks in between to replace electrolytes?
I’m not a huge sports drink person but I’d recommend lemon-lime Liquid IV or something similar!! My biggest piece of advice when using water is to chill it fully! Like make the prep the night before you need to drink it so it’s super cold - makes it so much less gross, and use a straw!
After doing research, I've heard horror stories with the awful tasting prep the doctors prescribe so I decided not to use the prescription and do the prep the old fashion way with Miralax and Dulcalax pills and it worked like a charm. I do remember following a specific diet a few days before as well. Anyone who is on the fence, do the Miralax and Ducalax pills. It works and you won't be subjected to drinking those nasty preps the doctor's prescribe. BTW... glad everything worked out for your with your colonoscopy results. My son is being checked for ulcerated colitis. His symptoms sound exactly like you described. 😞
Always check with your doc about prep! I agree though, miralax is WAY better, but some doctors have specific protocols they prefer their patients follow so make sure to confirm it's ok to do something different. It's not worth going through the whole process of prep only to find out they can't do the procedure because you did the prep incorrectly, or because they can't see the colon clearly! I'm so sorry about your son, I hope he is doing okay.
I am up late tonight doing my colonoscopy prep. I drank the Miralax about four hours ago, and while it hasn't kicked in yet, your comments about "hearing and feeling things going on" strikes a chord. I chose to flavor the prep with Gatorade, which made it easily tolerable, though hardly delicious. I have been concerned about this prep not being enough, and really appreciate you sharing your experience. A nicely done video that really checked the boxes. Thanks!
Oh I hope it went well!!
@@ChronicallyMusical Yes, it turned out well. I'm glad I did the test. Thanks!
You turned 40 this year? 1982? Same here James : ) Had mine 2 weeks ago... Where did the time go? Can't believe were halfway there already...
You never mentioned it but did the Miralax work? Did it make you go to the bathroom?
In my opinion, Suprep is superior to the Miralax/Gatorade routine. It seems to start working faster thus ending sooner. The taste is not great, but there's less of it than the Gatorade mix. Of course I hate Gatorade so...
Mine is in three weeks and my prescribed "recipe" is the container of Miralax mixed with 64 oz of Gatorade. I also have to take 4 Dulcolax tablets and 2 simethicone (Gas X) tablets. That's a lot of laxatives.
I had to do the Dulcolax tables with my most recent one as well! I think prep protocols are just constantly being adjusted.
@@ChronicallyMusical Today is my day. I'm waiting for them to call me in. It wasn't too bad with the Gatorade. I've been hungry but not as bad as I thought I would be. Thank God! I thought the hunger would be the worst part.
@@emmel4fun The hunger definitely passes at a certain point! I also think the amount of liquid consumed sometimes makes you feel really full. Best of luck today! You're through the hardest part for sure.
She did not say when the first time she went to the bathroom. 10PM???
I had mine 2 weeks ago. We had to reschedule. I used the SUPREP method, and was not able to hold that much liquid in my stomach. I began to vomit until it emptied me back out. Then my blood sugar crashed, and I was in a bad way until I got some apple juice. Then, I tried to finish the rest- but once again I could not keep it down. I did manage to keep some of it in my system, because I started to get all the sloid waste out, but it was not clear like they want it... So I have to try again. I am not looking forward to it. Any other thoughts or advise about nausea, that you didn't mention in video? Also, Great job! You are very knowledgeable and it was informative. With a dash of humor thrown in! 😏You definitely earned a sub from me! I rang the bell too!
Oh no!! I'm so sorry you had such a touch time, Mark. Did you speak with your doctor about trying any other prep methods? It's important to try and figure out what might be causing the vomiting - it could be that the taste triggers that reaction, the sheer volume of liquid you're ingesting is too much for your body, or that you are having some kind of reaction to that specific prep. They do make variations on prep that involve consuming less liquid, so I would definitely inquire about that with your doctor. I also found this time around that "chasing" each sip of prep with something with a strong, DIFFERENT flavor (like apple juice) helped with the nausea.
@@ChronicallyMusical Thank you so much for your great advise, I will for sure ask Doc about alternate methods with less liquid. Also, that 'Chasing' sounds better than what I was trying to do. (which was get it down quickly as possible) I really respect your positive attitude towards the procedure, and your ability to help others. I am due to give it another try on Dec.20,2022'. I feel more confident now that you have given me a few Wisdom Gems to ask about and to use. Again, Thank you so much for taking time to correspond with me. I enjoy your videos! you have a nice sense of humor and I can tell you are very talented at the violin! 😊 I hope to have good news to share next time! Take care of yourself out there C.M.! Bye for now!
@@ChronicallyMusical I just wanted to say thank you so much for your advise and encouragement. The second attempt was much easier because (like you advised) I was able to get a different prep method, and it went much easier. I just wanted to let you know that I am very grateful. All my best to you and your beloved ones. Thanks again C.M. Hope to see some more content about your music this coming year! Take care! BYYYYEEEE ! 🎻
Hi Mark,What prep did you use the second time?
@@iffatsiddiqua8674 I used something called GaviLyte. It was much easier on my system overall... I also took to heart that I did not vomit or have nausea that second time. Hope that helps! 🙂
I have my colonoscopy tomorrow at 11:30 am. My very first one. I am using Smart Water (for electrolites), Miralax, Santa Cruz Pure lemon Juice (2 Caps-full), and True Lime crystals sprinkled in every 8 oz glass plus a packet in the 40oz prep I created. Flavor is great. Thank God. Not looking forward to my 2nd half 6 hours before my appointment.
You are so ready! Way more prepared than I was for my first (or frankly for any of other 5)! I hope the procedure went well!
I had my colonoscopy today and it was successful along with the prep last night. However I got worried that I didn’t go to the bathroom for 4 hours after taking 2 Dulcolax tablets at 3:00 and the Miralax at 5:00. Thank you for your support because it meant a whole lot to me.
I hope everything went well! Sometimes it takes a few hours for things to really kick into gear...
@@ChronicallyMusicalYes it went very well. Thank you
Colonoscopy this Friday Thank God No mag citrate this time due to diverticulitis twice in 3 months it’s Thursday at 1600
4 deloclax tabs followed by 238g miralax in 64 oz Gatorade 8oz every 20 minutes until gone eating lightly this Sunday evening during the week basically a soft to liquid diet
I hope it went well! Thank god for no magnesium citrate, it's the worst.
Doing this right now 2nd time I do it and so I mix mine with green Gatorade even tho I don’t like it it’s not the worse either better than the other stuff out there. I’m only 32 but have ulcerative colitis in remission. Thanks for your video definitely helped me get less anxious
Whatever makes it easier for you to tolerate is the way to go! So glad to hear you’re in remission - I hope I get there soon!
Ty ..A video well needed.Blessings
Thank you so much! I hope it was helpful to you.
Mine had 64 oz Gatorade or Powerade....makes more sense from an electrolyte standpoint. I am not a Gatorade fan either but Powerade is fine for me. My prep was for inguinal hernia surgery....so I think I will be good for colonoscopy!
Absolutely! That's a great suggestion.
I have failed twice now trying to drink Suprep. I got sick each time and stayed nauseous for a few days. I'm trying again in 2 months and requested Mirlax and my doctor said no only Suprep or Golytely . I may do Mirlax anyway.
Oh no I'm so sorry! I think you should always try and do what your doctor advises especially with prep, but in my experience the combination of Miralax and dulcolax has worked well.
I added country time lemonade in the mixture also so we can taste much better and it did
That's a great idea!
So, did this prep clean you out without taking the ducolax? I don’t really want to take the ducolax… I just wanna do miralax alone. Like you did in this video. 😅 So, did you think it worked? Did it clean you out?
also wondering the same!
My doctor told me to take 2 bottles of miralax and gas pills. Mine is scheduled for Feb 5th. So I bottle used at 6 the other at 10pm. With propel
I’m just getting ready to start my prep and I’m wondering about the dulcolax too. I feel like it may be more than necessary. How did it end up working for you??
@@melaniestachowiak2090 hi! I’m the one who originally made this comment on my other email haha. But, I did only use miralax and it DEFINITELY worked. My doctor said I was completely cleared out and I didn’t tell him I never took the ducolax. Miralax alone was totally fine for my body!
@@melaniestachowiak2090oh!!! And I also SUUUUUPER STRUGGLE with emetaphobia. Like, biggest fear on the planet. Prepare to feel slightly nauseous near the end of your prep but, you won’t vomit. It’s just a lot of liquid and a lot of miralax to the point your body is like, what is going on. 😭 but, I never vomited or ever got close to it.
I don't think you followed your prep directions to a T. Unless I'm missing something the prep time is 24 hours not 16 if I did my math right. Is it ok to do it in 16 hours?
Hi there! So in my experience, the type of prep depends on the doctor. I’ve had 6 colonoscopies + 1 flex sig with 3 different doctors and they all did different types of prep! Some were prescription, some over the counter stuff. Some split the prep, some did it all the night before without having you get up in the middle of the night, but aside from clear liquids only 24 hours before I’ve never started the prep until the afternoon/evening before the procedure. Hope this helps clarify!
I had a ct scan on my pelvic it showed a lot of waste in my large intestine but the krazie is I was constipated I take a bowel action every morning but still I’m bloated my doc sent my perscbition of malax to my pharmacy hopefully it will work I believe I have at least 5/8 pounds of waste in me
I hope the miralax helps! It definitely makes sense you are constipated with all that blockage!
I dig your energy you had me smiling with you lol 😁
Oh this is the best compliment, thank you!!!
@@ChronicallyMusical your welcome
I found the Miralax prep much easier to drink than the horrible stuff from the pharmacy. It was magnesium citrate then ducalax then miralax. Not pleasant but much better than the prescription prep.
I agree! Though that magnesium citrate is pretty rough. I remember mixing it with water so it wasn’t such a strong flavor!
@@ChronicallyMusical They have it in cherry and lemon and was the easiest part because only 10 oz bottle . I think it is bordering on inhumane to have people still using that prescription big jug of garbage mix . Mag cit, two ducolax and Miralax in Gatorade is the only way to go
Agreed!
I had to take 4 Ducolax tablets, and then make a 64oz drink spiked with Miralax, but I'll be drinking half today and half tomorrow to be finished 3 hours before the procedure. (I get to wake up at 4:30. Good times.)
I'll be in the same boat in a few weeks! Colonoscopy #6 coming up at the end of the month!
I shore hope I am doing it right first time I am a virgin when it comes to colonoscopy
Goodness
Im getting ready to start my prep this week and scoping out google for reviews on the dulcolax miralax prep.. do you feel the dulcolax is necessary? I feel like it’s going to be overdoing it & make me sick. :( Emetophobia over here so I’m really struggling with following through with this.
I’ve never had any issues with vomiting, just some mild nausea, but that was only due to the volume of liquid you consume. In my experience the dulcolax has no effect on that. I would make sure to do exactly what your doctor prescribed because if you only do half the prep, you risk showing up to the procedure only to be turned away because you didn’t follow the prep/aren’t properly cleaned out. It would be horrible to have to do it all over again 😖🥴
Oh wow... We both had the same appointment time at 7:45...
Twins!
I am scheduled for a colonoscopy but I want to cancel it. I don't fee; like doing the prep and having to waste 2 days in order to have this. I am cancelling.
If your doctor is recommending you have one, it is important to follow through! It’s not super fun, but I don’t consider time spent on your health and wellbeing (or getting to the bottom of whatever may have prompted the procedure) to be a waste of time! The process isn’t bad at all and frankly it’s really only about 24 hours of your life at most - not even a full 2 days!
Had 2 as child. Now 75.
75 colonoscopies?!?
I had my first colonoscopy and it was very painful 😅 hopefully this time won’t feel the pain even i know i will be
Oh no! I’ve never experienced pain from the procedure because I’ve always been asleep. I’m sorry you had such a bad experience.
How did the Meralax finally work?
Was it harsh. Did it cause nausea?
Sometimes I have get a little nauseous but that's only because of the volume of liquid I'm consuming, not the miralax itself. Ultimately I think it's a pretty "gentle" process for what it is!
@chronicallymusical did you experience abdominal cramping with the miralax? Thanks for the great video!
Mixed with lemon lime gatorade, I couldn't taste anything at all
That's awesome! Definitely better than the prep they give you.
You are beautiful thank you shore hope you well
I'm so so nervous because it's my 1st colonoscopy! My dr suggest me Take 3 Duralax tablets together and 1 hour after taking the tablets AQUALAX POWDER (3 powders in 75 gm bottle) = Mix 3 bottles of powder well with 1-2 liters of pure cold water, take the medicine mixer water in small portions for 1-2 hours. I don't how can I teke this...😭🥺
Don't be nervous! You're going to be fine! I've done a very similar prep before and though it is a LOT of liquid, I've found that chilling the liquid beforehand and using a straw really helps cut down on nausea. Just take your time and go slow and if you feel like very nauseous then take a little break and come back as soon as you feel better. Good luck!
I have controlled my UC with glutamine...a gram in the morning and another at night.
That’s great! I’m happy you’ve found something that works for you.
I have the choice between this or suprep or clenpiq any idea which would be easiest ?
I’ve never tried clenpiq but I’d probably prefer the miralax route because you can pick the liquid you want to mix it with! I usually use water, but after my most recent one in June, I’m gonna try something else next time.
@@ChronicallyMusical what will you be doing next time?
Never take Mira-Lax ! My husband uses magnesium oxide C02 cleanse by Nbpure , & smooth move tea. That's all ! He was all cleaned out every-time for his colonoscopy.
I’ve had no issues using Miralax, but definitely followed your doctor’s instructions!
Use gatorade not just water!
A lot of people do! I don’t like Gatorade so I just use water, but the electrolytes from Gatorade would be very helpful for those going through the prep process.
I just took my first cup 15 minutes ago!
I hope it went ok!!!
@@ChronicallyMusical I had two cancerous polyps but neither penetrated the colon wall and they were fully removed so I don’t need treatment thankfully.
I had colonoscopy last year but i have to do it again in next 2 month 😢
Yes, I have to get them every year usually. Hang in there!
You are a sweetheart
Put it in the freezer until it gets slushy then drink it .
Ooh that's an interesting idea! I think I might get brain freeze though!
You look like anna Kendrick!
Well thank you!
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You remind me of Erin from the office 😂
I get that a lot! Lol
How long did restorlax took to work?
It took a few hours for me this time around, but it definitely depends on the person!
@@ChronicallyMusical around how many?
@@ChronicallyMusical I know each one is different but just try to have an idea , when was the regular last bowel movement before you took it?
Immune diseases welcome to my world 😅
That is the nastiest tasting crap in the world MiraLAX tastes like salty citric acid. I took one drink with that in it and almost puked. No thank you!
Well I didn’t really have a choice 🥴 perhaps mix it with something other than water!
I’m going clear but still have yellow particles ! Does that sound about right haha ! Tried the miralax route
Yes you should be good to go!