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DollyD Mon 02-Feb-26 00:02:57

Has anyone had one of these?
I’m booked in for tomorrow and I’ve suddenly become really apprehensive, after just reading in the letter to take two paracetamol before I go.
I’m really worried it’s going to be very painful and dreading it now.
Can anyone offer some advise?
Can I ask for some other pain relief as paracetamol doesn’t really work for me.

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NotSpaghetti Mon 02-Feb-26 00:06:41

I had one not long ago.
Took the paracetamol and it was enough for me.
They used a topical anaesthetic too.
There was a thread about this a couple of months ago.
Take the paracetamol as they suggest I think.

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Greenfinch Mon 02-Feb-26 00:09:08

I had one several years ago. I took the paracetamol and it was fine.

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rafichagran Mon 02-Feb-26 00:49:01

Take the paracetamol and try to relax. If it gets to much for you, ask the Doctor/technician to stop.
Please do not worry, (easier said than done) because you remember you have the authority over your own body.

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DollyD Mon 02-Feb-26 20:09:44

Thanks everyone for your advise, it went ok, not totally pain free but ok 😊

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NotSpaghetti Tue 03-Feb-26 01:26:30

So pleased Dolly
Often the thought seems worse than reality.
Good for you!
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Basgetti Tue 03-Feb-26 14:13:59

Three, here. Pressure and a bit of discomfort as I had to have polyps removed during the procedures. I hadn’t been advised to take anything the first time but it wasn’t so bad. Took ibuprofen subsequently but didn’t really notice much difference.

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