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I need to have this test done & was wondering what its like to drink the Barium & how much of it do you drink? Did you have any side effects afterwards like constipation or diarrhea?
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Members shared their experiences with upper GI series and small bowel follow-through tests, offering reassurance about drinking the barium... Read more
@A MyEndometriosisTeam Member...My last upper GI w/small bowel follow through was in October 2015. I went to radiology where they gave me the thick barium to drink. I sat in a private area while drinking 2-12 oz. cups. X-rays were done as I lay on the table.
Won't lie...Barium is gross, but doable. For me personally, the chalky thick barium takes a long while to exit my body. It's not good with already slow transit.
I'm guessing this is a result of the GI visit on Tuesday. I would get it done, personally.
@A MyEndometriosisTeam Member Hi. I've had to drink (gulp) that chalk down serial times. Some medical facilities have banana flavored, so they say. Just gulp down quickly w/o choking yourself. Drink plenty of water afterwards. You may notice white in your stool. Thats just your body expelling the barium. I have beem off this site for months. Forgive me. Traveling rough roads presently.
I wish you the best & full & complete recovery. Thank you for all your support & encouragement. I need it. Right now I'm typing with 1 hand. I am in excruciating pain & have no feeling in my left hand. I can't hold onto anything so I guess I have another problem. I don't know what type of dr. too see, I might end up at the E.R. Have a wonderful weekend & rest & take it easy. hugs tigreyes
Oh thank you Nicole
You have been such a great help. I will definitely sip it bc I know when I did the colonoscopy last year that gal. of junk made me throw up but I continued on. I really appreciate your support my dear friend. I hope you are doing better but I know it takes awhile to get being yourself again but you have the worse behind you. Now you can look forward to better days & pain free. That was quite a surgery you had. I admire your strength & courage. You take care & rest & hope you get home soon. Your in my prayers. Hugs tigreyes
WELCOME BACK @A MyEndometriosisTeam Member...GREAT to see you!
(((HUGS)))
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