jbmurray

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1. Colonoscopy & Conscious Sedation

   jbmurray replied to GlennRoss's topic in Gastroenterology

   Thank you to robert and chronie, In over a year, I have not been able to find anyone who will allow an acupuncturist to do any treatment during a colonoscopy. I have refused Versed, after one experience with it, and it was not explained to me that I ...

2. Colonoscopy & Conscious Sedation

   jbmurray replied to GlennRoss's topic in Gastroenterology

   thanks for such a excellent review/response to my query. I am not having much success in matching an acupuncturist with a GI doc, and I am seeking info from both fields...I will keep you informed if I find items of interest.

3. Colonoscopy & Conscious Sedation

   jbmurray replied to GlennRoss's topic in Gastroenterology

   Anyone on board have info about the use of acupuncture for pain managemet/anxiety control during a colonoscopy? Acupuncture has a long history of anesthesia use, esp in China, and is becoming more mainstream for use in certain conditions (personally ...

4. questions about colonoscopy procedure

   jbmurray replied to tonka3's topic in Gastroenterology

   I am a new member, and I have a particular question about colonoscopies...but the "colonoscopy/alternate drugs" thread is closed. So I hope it is ok to post here. I am getting ready for my next Colonoscopy. I wonder if anyone knows re the use of acu...

5. Colonoscopy & Conscious Sedation

   jbmurray replied to GlennRoss's topic in Gastroenterology

   There are some modest studies, via Google (ask "acupuncture for colonoscopy") that showed some positive results in relief of fear and pain associated with colonoscopies. I have benefited from Acupuncture with pain reduction for knee problems (and co...