At 09:09 PM 1/26/01 -0600, you wrote:
>Hi Kath,
>
>A barium enema is not the most pleasant test. It is quite intrusive. They
>placed a tube in your rectum and fill it with white stuff called "Barium".
>This highlights everything for them. It is an important test though, as it
>can show causes to your problems. Be prepared for a lot of discomfort, but
>know that if anything serious should happen, they can take the steps
>necessary.
>
>Kind Regards,
>Trace
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: KathFindlay <klfindlay@adhesions.org.uk>
>To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS <adhesions@forum.obgyn.net>
>Date: Saturday, 27 January 2001 12:42
>Subject: Barium Enemas, anxious
>
>>Dear Kate, or anyone who can help.
>>I have been quite ill for the last few months and now I am going into
>>hospital on Tuesday for 4 days for some test, one of which I believe is a
>>barium enema. I have never had any of these tests done before and I am
>>getting quite anxious. Please can some one let me know what to expect.
>>Every morning when I get up I feel sick, I also have a pain developed in
>my
>>left side. I have had several adhesiolysis procedures, a bladder and bowel
>>repair done.
>>
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>> In Friendship Kath Findlay
>> UK Adhesions society
>> Klfindlay@adhesions.org.uk
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