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Deceptichum @quokk.au

2d ago

colosaur

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Just FYI for anyone that is wondering about colonoscopies:
The American Cancer Society recommends that people at average risk of colorectal cancer start regular screening at age 45.
…the disease is rising sharply in people under age 50, most of whom are years away from getting their first screening
So get a colonoscopy. Got mine at 45, it was absolutely NBD. They give good knockout drugs if you like, you have a nice nap and that’s it. Even the laxative is a non-event (I got a doc that prescribed miralax and sports drink combo, some of the prescribed liquids are gross) and was super easy. The worst thing about it was being hungry and wanting a cup of coffee because you can’t eat before the procedure.
- Tried to get one at 42 - they required a cola-guard screening first. Requested a cola-guard screening and insurance didn't cover it until 45. Tried to manually buy one - couple thousand dollars. So basically you can't start getting screened until 45.
  
  #Murica
  
  Eh, Germany has it worse. You get a total of two in your life, earliest at age 50 and they must be >=10 years apart.
  Gotta love "socialized" health insurances whose legal priority is remaining economical.
  Beats not having any health insurance though.
  
  #insurancewin
  That sucks. If you have any family history of polyps or colon cancer it might be worth trying again specifically mentioning those things if you have that option.

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