Question 1

good afternoon doctors. my urologist wants me to do a fleet enema before a prostate biopsy. i live alone and am worried that i may not do the enema correctly. is there an oral medication i can take similar to a fleet enema like i did for colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

: Not really. A fleets is designed to empty the last segment of your large bowel so the debris in not in the way of your procedure. Oral medications are not dependable for this. They are slow to work and incomplete when/if they do. I would look for a demonstration video online if you need to get some pointers on doing it. The fleets kit has written instructions.

Question 2

very good afternoon doctors. i have to take a fleet enema for a transperineal prostate biopsy. i am very uncomfortable about administering it myself..can i take an oral laxative like miralax or dulcolax like i did when i prepared for my colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

: The type of bowel preparation needed for the different procedures is that found by your treatment team to work best in a given situation. A Fleet Enema is quite effective for outlet level clean out. MiraLAX or Dulcolax would not be as effective in general and may take several days of use to be even partially helpful. Discuss this with your doc. If there are options they will know the best ones.

Question 3

i am scheduled for a colonoscopy, and i need to do 2 fleet enemas (sodium bisphosphate), (sodium bisphosphate) however i have a colostomy and i am unsure as to how to administer the fleet enemas (sodium bisphosphate)?

Accepted Answer

Small: There should be directions to prepare for your colonoscopy. This will include fleet enemas (sodium bisphosphate) at the end. Many GI doctors do not use these but others will The name fleets is the maker and these are small enemas with about 240 ml of fluid. There is a long snout on the tip of the bottle . You need to know these are lubricated. Insert into rectum and squeeze slowly. Give 2nd if necessary Ask you doc .

Question 4

is orange jello ok for colonoscopy prep day?

Accepted Answer

Probably ok: But best tocall your endoscopists office and ask their preferences and for clarification.

Question 5

is it ok to eat orange jello during my colonoscopy prep?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no.: Avoid red and purple, but orange doesn't usually cause much problem.  Be sure to consume a lot of liquids, too.  Check with your doctor's office, they might have unique restrictions/limitations.  The red jello can get confused with fresh blood!

Question 6

took 400mg of presc magnesium this am before starting colonoscopy prep. noticed suprep has magnesium. is it ok that i took magnesium supplement.

Accepted Answer

Magnesium: Taking oral magnesium should not interfere with your  colonoscopy.

Question 7

can colonoscopy prep make you sick?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: The prep called GoLytly is polyethelyne glycol which when ingested causes an outpouring of body fluid into the GI tract which can lead to dehydration.  It is more important to have a bland diet without roughage several days before and use a Fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate) to clean the distal colon.  A clean colon is the important issue and not the total use of oral meds to clean out the bowel.

Question 8

colonoscopy prep clear return? brown return?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Initially, you will have brown stool-colored results after colonoscopy prep.  Eventually the goal is clear return or clear-ish with occasional flecks of brown liquid stool.

Question 9

can the liquid for colonoscopy prep make u nauseous?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately yes : Don't drink it too fast-there is no rush.Some people spread it over an hour.Try drinking through a straw so you can't smell it.See if your doctor will let you mix it with apple juice or sprite. Finally, put a wet wash cloth on your neck and sit in a recliner with your feet up.I found that the prep for the colonoscopy was way worse than the procedure itself. Bless your heart!

Question 10

is there a colonoscopy prep without bisacodyl tablets?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some doctors use a small bottle of MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) with 2 32 oz bottles of gatorade, this can be further assisted with a liquid diet for a few days to clear the colon.

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Good afternoon doctors. my urologist wants me to do a fleet enema before a prostate biopsy. i live alone and am worried that i may not do the enema correctly. is there an oral medication i can take similar to a fleet enema like i did for colonoscopy?

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Very good afternoon doctors. i have to take a fleet enema for a transperineal prostate biopsy. i am very uncomfortable about administering it myself..can i take an oral laxative like miralax or dulcolax like i did when i prepared for my colonoscopy?

A member asked:

I am scheduled for a colonoscopy, and i need to do 2 fleet enemas (sodium bisphosphate), (sodium bisphosphate) however i have a colostomy and i am unsure as to how to administer the fleet enemas (sodium bisphosphate)?

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Is orange jello ok for colonoscopy prep day?

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Is it ok to eat orange jello during my colonoscopy prep?

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Took 400mg of presc magnesium this am before starting colonoscopy prep. noticed suprep has magnesium. is it ok that i took magnesium supplement.

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Can colonoscopy prep make you sick?

A member asked:

Colonoscopy prep clear return? brown return?

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Can the liquid for colonoscopy prep make u nauseous?

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Is there a colonoscopy prep without bisacodyl tablets?

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