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TMI: Coloscopy (sp?)

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Anyone ever have a biopsy done after you had one from an abnormal pap?    I had one and am experiencing some major cramping.  If you had cramping, does it last long.   Considering I never get cramps during my period (just headaches) this experience of cramping is completely foreign to me and OUCH!!!!
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Re: TMI: Coloscopy (sp?)

  • theartistformerlyknownastheartistformerlyknownas member
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    edited October 2014
    Yeah, I've had like 4 of them plus a LEEP. Some minor cramping is normal (as is spotting, and it'll be a gross color) and should only last a day or two.

    ETA I see you said major - how major is it? Major because you're not used to any cramping, or double over in pain major?
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    I'd define it as hunching over slightly sometimes more slightly if stronger cramp hits?   No spotting though.   Still functioning at work so it's not brutal, but this sucks! Lol.  That being said - does it tend to last for long.  
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    My completely non-medical advice is to take an anti-inflammatory and call the doctor if it still hurts in the morning, or if you start bleeding more than a little bit along with the cramping. You should double-check your discharge paperwork and see if they mentioned any other precautions.
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  • LabLove86LabLove86 member
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    A few years ago I had a couple biopsies then a LEEP procedure done. The LEEP knocked me on my ass for the remainder of the day, but I was OK by the next day.

    Yes some cramping and discolored discharge are normal. 

    As far as I understand the Colposcopy is diagnostic where as the LEEP is to actually remove the concerning area - so I think the LEEP I had was slightly more invasive than the Colposcopy you had . . . . I felt 100% back to normal within 48hrs - so hopefully sooner than that for you.
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  • LakeR2014LakeR2014 member
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    Ok thanks ladies.  I wasn't expecting this, I was expecting bleeding as that's what he told me to expect.  But so far no bleeding just cramping. :( 
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  • LabLove86LabLove86 member
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    Yeah - I had moderate-severe cramping DURING each procedure, then mild-moderate cramping throughout the rest of the day. I was told it was a possibility - but not 100% of patients get the cramps.
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    LabLove86 said:
    Yeah - I had moderate-severe cramping DURING each procedure, then mild-moderate cramping throughout the rest of the day. I was told it was a possibility - but not 100% of patients get the cramps.
    Oh man yeah the cramping during the procedure was the pits.

    Your body isn't used to being spread open like that. It's normal for your muscles to revolt.
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    I have had one done twice and never really had the cramping issues, though I was warned about it. So sorry you are having this issue!!! 

     







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  • blabla89blabla89 member
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    Ugh, that stinks. Sending you lots of hugs and chocolate.

    I've had two of them, and I had major cramping that lasted into the next day. But if it continues or you have significant bleeding, definitely call your doctor.
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  • flyingfoxesflyingfoxes member
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    I remember mild cramping from the last one last year...but I'm getting ready to have another one done on the 20th of this month, ugh. 

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  • doeydodoeydo member
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    Yes I have!  My stupid cells are being dumb and not going away/back to normal on their own, so my Dr. is watching it/checking on them every six months or so.  I don't think I experienced bad cramping after the biopsy, though.  Did your Dr. say anyhting about it?
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  • Couggal12Couggal12 member
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    Ugh I am so sorry you're dealing with this.

    I had 3 done in the past and I remember feeling like I had some cramping for several hours after the procedure. Granted I had 6 biopsies done so I felt like I was ripped apart during it and can't recall how bad it was after the fact. My gyn told me to take ibuprofen or Tylenol before the procedure to help with that but, I ended up forgetting. I took it after though and that helped a lot so that would be my advice to you but, I am not a doctor so I'd reach out to them if your cramping doesn't get better. 


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  • mrsmorales2bemrsmorales2be mod
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    Confession: I so read this as colonoscopy. Also not much fun, but had me a bit confused there for a minute! Lmao!

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  • Sugargirl1019Sugargirl1019 member
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    I had a regular pap smear today.. And it made me cramp pretty bad and bleed for awhile...

    So I can just offer you hugs because I hate cramping down there ugh..

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  • LakeR2014LakeR2014 member
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    Thanks for all the insight and help.  Major cramping lasted a few hours, then went down to mild cramping until I went to bed.  Woke up with minor soreness but no cramping and still nothing as far as bleeding goes.   Looking back it wasn't terribly horrible but Oh My Gosh I do not want to experience that again.

    Again - thanks for your input and support. :)
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    mrsmorales2be said:
    Confession: I so read this as colonoscopy. Also not much fun, but had me a bit confused there for a minute! Lmao!
    This was me! I was like are we talking about vags?!?  Wrong hole ladies..

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  • theartistformerlyknownastheartistformerlyknownas member
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    FutureMrsN3312 said: mrsmorales2be said: Confession: I so read this as colonoscopy. Also not much fun, but had me a bit confused there for a minute! Lmao! This was me! I was like are we talking about vags?!?  Wrong hole ladies..
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     Yeah there's a 'p' missing in the title. Col    poscopy. :)

    @LakeR2014 I'm glad you're feeling better!
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  • LabLove86LabLove86 member
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    Oh good! I'm glad you're feeling better!!


    Admission - I also initially read it as colonoscopy. Then read the post. Oops.
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