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I know it's the right thing to do for my long-term health and piece of mind.

It says here that during a colonoscopy, the doctor will put a thin, flexible tube with a tiny camera on the end into the rectum and up through the colon.

So... you gonna get one of those colonoscopies there, or what? I just had one.

You did? So, what the heck was that like?

I gotta admit I felt nervous at first, but it was really pretty easy.

And what about the actual colonoscopy? What was that like? Did it hurt?

During the colonoscopy itself, they gave me a medicine that made me relax and feel a little sleepy. And then I didn't feel much of anything.

Really?

I asked the doctor when we were going to get started and he said that it was already over.

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Asacol (mesalamine) delayed-release tablets, available only by prescription, are indicated to treat mild to moderate flare-ups of ulcerative colitis and maintain remission of ulcerative colitis. Asacol is generally well-tolerated. In studies of flare-ups, some people taking Asacol reported headache, abdominal pain, general pain, rash, upset stomach, and worsening of colitis symptoms. In a six-month maintenance study, some people reported headache, runny nose, general pain, sore throat, infection, and nervousness. You should not take Asacol if you are allergic to Asacol or to salicylates such as aspirin. Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems or a history of kidney disease. It is recommended that all people have their kidney function tested prior to starting Asacol tablets and periodically while on Asacol therapy. Serious side effects may occur. If you have questions about taking Asacol, please talk to your doctor.

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