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Date sent: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 03:54:13 EDT Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: Elvira Steele <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Colonoscopy To: [log in to unmask] > My husband (PWP for 11 years) is scheduled to have colonoscopy in 4 > weeks. He will be partially sedated. Has a PWP experienced this test? > Are there any precautions to take with regards to this procedure? I > have read adverse reactions to some anesthesia during the exam. I am > concerned about the colonoscopy preparation he will have to take. > > I appreciate any information from the group. Make sure that the doctors realizes that there are certain drugs (including Demerol, a narcotic frequently used for pre-operative sedation) which cause significant problems in Parkinsonian patients. Best, Bob ********************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: http://www.rafink.com/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" ********************************************* ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn