has anyone had laxative powders prior to a bowel exam?

Oh Yes, and it's not barium meal as said. I had Pipalax, It's the second one that makes it work. Mine worked within 10 minutes of taking it, You MUST stay in the bathroom as there is no warning. It comes out in a huge rush of poo and water, and you will go many times this evening until all is clear. It's not uncomfortable more of a nuisance because you cannot stray far from the loo.

Good Luck

UK

As Kernow Lady said, it should work after the second sachet. And god will it work! I would recommend that you keep drinking LOTS of water throughout the day, as a lot of what you will pass will be water and you could get dehydrated. The more fluids you drink, the more likely you are to pass everything. If by tomorrow the doctor decides that it hasn't worked well enough, you may have to have an enema (colonic irrigation) to remove the rest. This is not all that unpleasant though, I hear some people have them for pleasure o.O

I agree with Kernow Lady that it's NOT a barium meal.

It's actually quite a common thing for a laxative to be prescribed prior to a bowel examination, my friend.

Try not to worry about how much you pass. The doctor will still be able to determine whether there's a 'problem' or not and, dependent on the particular type of exam you're having, will still be able to 'feel' or see what they need to see.

I wish you well.

yes it's called a barium meal -- and it is not nice --- but you have to fast and drink this stufff and sit on the loo etc soas the tests can be done properly --- good luck

i dont think u had to clean it out