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Hi Dr. Jackson
I had a colonoscopy done last Thursday and since then have not felt myself, I am tired and run down and am not able to sleep and am sweaty. Is it possible that this is a side affect form the fetanoyl given to me??
Thank you.
Hi Karen
It is very unlikely that this is linked to the fentanyl as it is usually used in low dosages for colonsocopy and is excreted from your system quite quickly. Perhaps you were given something else or more likely you have a bit of an infection brewing.
Drink plenty of fluids and gently try and increase your activity each day.
Kind regards
Dr Ian Jackson
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Dr Ian Jackson - please note UK based
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I am a Consultant Anaesthetist in the UK. My interests include ambulatory or day surgery, obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia, acute pain management (use of epidurals and patient controlled analgesia)anaesthesia for surgery on the airway, orthopaedics and most things except brains and hearts. Interest in prehospital care of trauma and provision of medical cover at motorsport events.
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Organizations
European Society of Regional Anaesthesia
British Association of Day Surgery
Obstetric Anaesthetists Association
Association of Anaesthetists
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