A new colon prep
Yes, the dreaded procedure - colonoscopy. The easiest cancer to be prevented, as long as people undergo the procedure.
And for most, it is the preparation that holds them back.
So, as often happens with our FDA, a preparation that existed in Europe for many years finally got the approval of the FDA last July.
It is Sodium Picosulfate that in Europe is used under the brand name PicoLax. Here it is called PREPOPIK
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fda-approves-ferrings-prepopik-sodium-picosulfate-magnesium-oxide-and-anhydrous-citric-acid-for-colonoscopy-prep-162723956.html
It involves two packets of powder dissolved in 5 oz of water taken 5-6 hours apart. In between five 8-oz glass of liquid about once an hour and then 3 glasses of liquid.
Mine tested like a concentrated effervescent lemonade and I immediately took the first glass of water.
So if you, or a loved one is over 50, go get a colonoscopy.
Several years ago, a co-worker in his mid 60s was told by hid doctor to get a colonoscopy. He ignored it. A year later he was diagnosed with liver cancer to where the colon one migrated, and was dead four months later.
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No matter what prep your insurance pays for, DO IT. I had one a couple weeks ago, most was harmless except for 2 growths . Might have turned into cancer is still to close for comfort. There is no excuse for someone to get this disease. Ive had 3 now and need one every 5 years, is it worth it so save your life?
JUST DO IT.
a copious amount of Vaseline on your butt BEFORE you start the prep and "during" because it'll protect you from the inevitable irritation you'd otherwise feel when things get into full swing (think protection from the upside-down volcanic eruption).
Will try to remember next time, in 10 years..
best advice she ever gave me.
