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Http://www.emedicine.com/DERM/topic163.htm

Gardner syndrome is a rare, inherited disorder characterized by multiple growths (polyps) in the colon (often 1,000 or more), extra teeth (supernumerary), bony tumors of the skull (osteomas), and fatty cysts and/or fibrous tumors in the skin (fibromas or epithelial cysts). Gardner syndrome is a variant of familial adenomatous polyposis, a rare group of disorders characterized by the growth of multiple polyps in the colon. Gardner syndrome is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.
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Resources
Intestinal Multiple Polyposis and Colorectal Cancer Registry
P.O. Box 11
Conyngham, PA 18219
Tel: (717)788-3712
Fax: (717)788-4046
Email: user291524@aol.com

Familial Polyposis Registry
Department of Colorectal Surgery
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195-5001
Tel: (216)444-6470
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Also try using familial adenomatous polyposis as your search terms.

Http://www.mayoclinic.org/familial-adenomatous-polyposis/

http://www.emedicine.com/MED/topic769.htm

http://www.clevelandclinic.org/registries/inherited/fap.htm

http://www.hopkins-gi.org/multimedia/database/intro_84_FAP-Book.pdf

http://www.geneclinics.org/profiles/fap/details.html

Good luck with this. I hope your husband does not have this disease.

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The syndrome is named after the first investigator to describe the condition.

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The polyps from Gardner syndrome can occur anyplace in the intestine (small and large intestine) They have even occurred in the stomach.
This disease is hereditary and the patients suffering from this need to be closely monitored

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Actually If I’m readying Wikipedia right Gardner’s Syndrome is a dominate gene. Which means if you have the gene you will have the symptoms of Gardner’s Syndrome.

That also means that if you don’t have any Gardner’s Syndrome symptoms then you don’t have the gene, and can’t possible pass it on to your child. Don’t take my word on this though; It may tern out I just don’t remember my genetics correctly

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I have PCOS as well. I would suggest you try naturally at first and consult an endocrinologist FIRST who would better know your options (they would more than likely put you on a fertility drug if natural doesn’t work). Really, at 33 you are pushing it. I went to my gyno and I’m 25 and she said I should start trying at least 2 years from now. She said for my health that I should have 2 kids before 30. It’s less chance of complications (which you can definitely have with fertility treatments…high chance of multiples).

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In the anatomy of the digestive system, the colon is another name for the large intestine

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colon_(anatomy)

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Your butthole.

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There is not usually referred pain with colon problems. However, if it is present it is right upper quadrant or epigastric.

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Colon cleansing and it’s quite a popular thing nowadays. You could probably go into GNC, or similar natural health place, and pick up an at home kit for around $25.

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A colonoscopy or just a colon cleanse? Because a colon cleanse you can get from a pharmacy, a Eppoduril may need a prescription though, call & see. This you do yourself.

Good Luck,
Summer

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The site nutritionaltree.com has some reviews posted there. Do a search for colonix, that will bring them up. The site doesn’t sell the product though, it just rates different name brands.

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Hi Chantel

Here is a small testimony (below) from a health client of mine when I recommended Dr Natura colon cleansing products. This is the healthiest step you can do for better health. Outstanding!

I used the Dr. Natura’s colonix and detox due to the severe hives I was getting. The conventional doctors couldn’t help me. I did use a supplement that kept them somewhat under control. But, that wasn’t good enough. I would get hives so bad on my face and body that I would have to hide out in bed all day and had to explain to my 6 year old son that mommy couldn’t go out to play. I finally came to the conclusion that my hives were caused by years of exposure to environmental toxins, additives in foods, and body products. What did I have to loose? So, I used it for 30 days and I have not had one single outbreak of hives! This was a miracle and I regained my life back! Dr. Natura’s products are of very high quality, they have won several awards for their products, and they have a 30 day money back guarantee and great customer service. If you looked at the photos of the stuff that came out of people, I didn’t have that. But, I continue to take their multivitamin, Detoxigreens, daily and wouldn’t ever purchase another vitamin in my life. I swear this is the best product I have ever used and it is worth every penny. Also, a little tip – if you use their product and like it you can go to their testimonial site and submitt your testimony and they will send you a free product. I have only purchase the original 30 day colonix and detox, and one other time I purchase the vitamins. Since then I have sent in testimonials and I have received free fiber and vitamins. Now that is great business! Give it a try – you have nothing to loose and their products are very gentle. My husband used it and he is out in the field inspecting everyday. He was not exploding and running to the bathroom every 5 minutes. Good Luck!

Best of health to you

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I dont know much about colonix but I do know about bowtrol as I have used it before and it helped me out tremendously. It didnt cramp my stomach and it wasn’t too harsh on my system either. It gave me a lot of energy and helped me lose a couple of pounds as well.

I decided to try bowtrol because it was an all natural colon cleanser and I recognized everything that was on the ingredients label. You should definitely do your research before you try anything that is going to deal with your digestive system because once you screw that up you can pretty much hang it up which is why I researched before I tried bowtrol.

There is a really good review of it at the site in the link below and it would do you some good to check it out. It may very well answer all of your questions that you have about colon cleansing as it is geared towards people that are new to cleansing there colons.

Good Luck!!

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I use the Nature’s secret one. I’ve never heard of the other…sorry. I like it. It doesn’t give you cramps or anything like that. Very easy on your system. I would recommend it. I found it on ebay cheaper than on their websites. Check that option out.

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I myself, have never tried body cleansing diets, pills, or meals. I would stay away from them, changing your bodies diet, or taking an herbal supplement can be a bad idea, considering that most of those pills are a bunch of random herbs put together, to make people think that natural, cleansing is good for their body,

final input: i wouldn’t recommend doing it, and if you are, probably talk to your doctor first, they would know more than i do.

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I had an endoscopy when I was 25 and had chest pain from the back up of gases that they pump you up with. Could be that, but I would call your Dr. Let them tell you if it’s common.

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I had an endoscopy done earlier this summer, and it does not hurt at all. They give you a sedative while you’re waiting so that you’re nice and calm beforehand, then they sedate you heavily during the procedure.

In fact, you are so heavily sedated that you likely won’t remember a single thing about it. The last thing I remember was them telling me that they were about to start the sedative in my IV… Then I was waking up in recovery with a nurse doing paperwork next to my bed. No pain, no discomfort at all. The next day I had a little bit of a scratchy throat but nothing bad at all.

I know they knock you out for colonoscopies too, so you should be out for everything. You will need to have somebody drive you home because you will be pretty sedated for several hours after the procedures, you won’t be able to drive yourself. Good luck!

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Ask the doc……It may depend on whether he removed any polyps or not.

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Fentanyl is a very strong drug, it’s 80-100 times stronger than morphine. Trust me, you will be fine. Fentanyl is what is used for conscious sedations (knocking people out for procedures) sometimes they only give enough to make you feel no pain, other times they knock you out completely.

Chris
Emergency Room Nurse

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I have heard of people having sharp lower back pain after colonoscopy. It goes away after a few days, but just to be safe I’d call your doctor’s office and let them know. They might suggest ice or heat application, or prescribe a couple days worth of pain meds.

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Sigmoidoscopy is relatively a piece of cake compared to a colonoscopy–for both the patient and the doctor.

As mentioned already, the sigmoidoscopy goes only through the last part of the colon. This means that there aren’t as many sharp turns for the scope to traverse and the exam takes much less time. A lot of the discomfort from the exam is related to the air that they need to pump into you in order to “open up” your intestine. Since the exam goes only so far and is much shorter in duration, much less air needs to be put into you, thus limiting the discomfort.

From personal experience: The worst part is the doctor putting the scope into you. The second worst part is the sensation of feeling like your pooping on the table as he takes the scope out of you! Just relax during the exam, and it’ll be over before you know it. It’s literally 3-5 minutes…probably closer to 3 if the exam is normal.

FYI…if you are truly extremely anxious about it, most doctors won’t have an issue with giving you a short-acting anti-anxiety pill to take prior to arriving to the office. Just ask.

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Same kind of deal

a camera up the you know where

prep the same

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Colonoscopy is a test that allows your doctor to look at the interior lining of your large intestine (rectum and colon) through a thin, flexible viewing instrument called a colonoscope. A colonoscopy helps detect ulcers, polyps, tumors, and areas of inflammation or bleeding. During a colonoscopy, tissue samples can be collected (biopsy) and abnormal growths can be removed. Colonoscopy can also be used as a screening test to identify and remove precancerous and cancerous growths in the colon or rectum (colorectal cancer).
Sigmoidoscopy looks at the inner lining of your anu s, rectum, and the lower part of the large intestine (colon). These tests are used to look for abnormal growths (such as tumors or polyps), inflammation, bleeding, hemorrhoids, and other conditions (such as diverticulosis).

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You usually get an anaesthetic such as Midazolam or Propofol for such a procedure.
Have a look at:
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Day_surgery_and_anaesthesia

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The colonoscopy is best. Be sure you make sure they clean the instruments. Many diseases have been created by bad sterilization. Demand that they clean the instruments with autoclaving, even if you have to pay additional. Be sure the biopsy channels are clean as well.

Hospitals have become incredibly lax in their sterilization techniques these days and this has caused a huge outbreak of staph infections in many, many hospitals.

Good luck to you