In agony
 

Since I had the colonoscopy and endoscopy I am in agony. I think it is because I was positioned badly on the table. My foot hurts and so does my right lower back. I don't know what to do. My h thinks I need to call the doctor. We have been here before-I drag my agonized self for help and get nothing.

Im sorry to hear you're not feeling well. I had these tests a year or so ago. Modern human torture if you ask me. I'm going to ask to obvious- any fever, vomiting, blood or other leakages if you get my drift? If not then thats good. If yes- call your doctor. If no, Have you tried tylenol a warm bath or a hot water bottle or heating pad on your back?
Now im not a doctor so use your best judgement. Try treating this like muscle ache and if you dont feel well, or have any concerns call your doctor. They get big bucks to answer these questions. Dont be shy. Make him earn it haha . Hope you feel better soon

I am so sorry Bio :(
 

Bio,
I was so hoping you would be feeling better today. At least a call to the doctor might a good idea to make sure there was no problem with the tests. I'm pretty sure your foot would not have anything to do with it but your back might. Did they remove any polyps ? Still hoping you will be better soon and maybe won't need to call. ~mac

Yes, mama, a small polyp was removed.

Thankfully no fever, vomiting or nausea.

Hi BB,

Sorry you are going through this. As if those tests are any fun by themselves...
I agree it is worth calling your doctor, At least start a record of there being a problem. A majority of complaints against anesthesia have to do with issues resulting from positioning. I have read that the majority of those resolve with time, so odds are you're not stuck with this.

Knowing how sensitive our bodies and nerves are, it may not have taken that much to throw you off. I hope you recover soon!

Sending hugs and healing love, :hug:

I have a call in. The first response was "Gee, I doubt it is from the procedure, because you are on your side for the colonoscopy and on your back for the endoscopy, but I will tell the doctor who assisted in the procedure."

Hopefully, it will pass in time, but right now I am miserable.

A predictable response, but still good you let them know. I hope this is a fast pass and I'm sorry you a feeling so miserable. ~mac :Sorry:

2nd response, probably not from procedure, call your GP or go to the emergency room.

Doctors... errr.. so.. why not help this person rather than shuffling them off to someone else. Oh, the joy of modern medicine. <rant ends here>

My doctor, a winner of a compassionate care award, tells me to use a heating pad and take an NSAID. I have applied the former multiple times with no results and the latter I simply cannot take. My mother loved to say "Suffering is our salvation," if this is true, my doctor must be colluding with the heavens to help me achieve that goal.

Since CRPS took over my life I have a better understanding of people who will do anything to deal with their pain. If I stay still the pain is low, but any movement jacks it up to the groaning out loud level. My ENT gave me low dose diazepam for a recent episode of aural fullness (Meniere's Disease). I am so grateful, because just one tablet was enough to calm it down.