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Colonoscopy early this afternoon. no pain till getting home & increasing since. taking percocet, fiber, & stool softener. gas? ok to add simethicone?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

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Should be: no problem. But check with your doc to be safe! Rarely colonoscopy may cause perforation/leak. Call your doc ASAP to be safe. DO NOT WAIT. Good luck

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Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Colonoscopy early this afternoon. no pain till getting home & increasing since. taking percocet, fiber, & stool softener. gas? ok to add simethicone?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Dr Veres agreed

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