I need a colonoscopy but am uninsured. Colon cancer is prevalent in my family and I am long overdue for this test.

I can pay cash. Does any medical facility offer free, low cost or discounts for cash for colonoscopy?

Appreciate your input. Shar

I’ve had some problems with my stomach for a few years now and think that I might have celiac disease. I had a colonoscopy 3 years ago and my intestines looked fined, so does that mean I don’t have celiac disease or would celiac disease not show up in a colonoscopy?

If you are sure that you have IBS, do you have to have a colonoscopy done or can the doctor just prescribe the medication that you need to be "normal"?

my mother is having a colonoscopy tomorrow afternoon, and has trouble preparing for them. the stuff she has to drink (i’m not entirely sure what it is) causes her to uncontrollably vomit; i believe it might be a liquid saline laxative. i know its a tad gross but if anyone has any suggestions i would really appreciate it.

I started eating a gluten free diet about a week ago and I will be having a colonoscopy in a few weeks. I have not been diagnosed with a gluten intolerance but I think that is what I have. Should I start eating gluten the week before the colonoscopy? Also, I have read that an endoscopy can diagnose celiac disease. Can a colonoscopy also diagnose it?

My father is 83, and very fragile, with extreme mobility issues. His doctor suggested a colonoscopy simply because he’s never had one and he’s "over 50". The prep alone will be hell for him, as he’s diabetic, and the trips to the bathroom will put him at extreme risk for falling, as he can barely walk now. Is this really necessary? He has no symptoms or gastric problems.

I have had bowel problems most of my life (flat stool, blood, cramps) 4 years ago at 22 I went for a colonoscopy and they found 1 small 1mm size polyp which turned out to be an adenoma. So I went back a year later and was clean. They said I have a spastic colon and hemmorhoids and come back in 3 years. It has been 3 years and I am terrified to go back. My symptoms are a little worse than before. Is it possible to have colon cancer 3 years after a clean colonoscopy at my age?

I just had a colonoscopy done the other day and the gas from my abdamon is really getting to me, is there something i can get from the drug store for relief?

I have had bowel problems most of my life (flat stool, blood, cramps) 4 years ago at 22 I went for a colonoscopy and they found 1 small 1mm size polyp which turned out to be an adenoma. So I went back a year later and was clean. They said I have a spastic colon and hemmorhoids and come back in 3 years. It has been 3 years and I am going for another on Tuesday. My symptoms are a little worse than before. Is it possible to have colon cancer 3 years after a clean colonoscopy at my age?

Before a colonoscopy u have to take those special laxatives. How often do you end up going to the toilet? Every 5 mins or so? And alsooo do u get anal leakage???