Colonoscopy Prep Options for Tinnitus Sufferers

[James Randall]

Greetings,

From my research, I feel comfortable with Propofol, but my concern is with the preparation process. I've read about various prep methods and how they can potentially worsen tinnitus, which worries me.

Could you suggest a prep procedure I could discuss with my doctor? For example, would it be possible to follow a diet of just Jello, liquids, and maybe prunes for about five days before the procedure?

I was initially scared enough to cancel my colonoscopy, but I'm now determined to figure out a way to make it work and will reschedule.

Thank you,
Jim

 

[Juliane]

Hi Jim,

As I might need to go through a colonoscopy myself, I wonder how the prep could worsen tinnitus?

That does not sound good. :-(

 

[RocketJSquirrel]

I've had several colonoscopies with different prep methods, and none have had any effect on my chronic tinnitus.

 

[GregCA]

From my research, I feel comfortable with Propofol, but my concern is with the preparation process. I've read about various prep methods and how they can potentially worsen tinnitus, which worries me.

Where did you read that?

I didn't have any issues with my prep when I went through the procedure.

 

[James Randall]

Where did you read that?

I didn't have any issues with my prep when I went through the procedure.

I've read in several posts that the prep can cause spikes, and most people believe it's due to the amount of salt in the prep they used.

I'm reaching out because I might have only come across problematic posts, so I'm glad to hear you didn't experience any issues. I'm just trying to figure out which prep is the best to take with the least chance of causing a spike.

 

[Deb Silva]

My last prep didn't increase my tinnitus, but I avoided Propofol and other drugs after reading that they can sometimes worsen tinnitus. I went cold turkey, and honestly, it wasn't as bad as I expected—it was done in 20 minutes, and I walked out to meet my family for lunch. For my next one, I plan to do the same: no drugs.