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Anyone else found health screenings more painful as you age? (beehaw.org)
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Not marking this as NSFW because it's about health, but mods please let me know if you think it should be and I will change it.

Health screenings are so important so I don't want to put anyone off them, but has anyone else found them more difficult as you've gotten older?

Just had my cervical screening and it hurt like hell this time. Last couple of times have been fine. Not sure if it was the nurse or if I'm just more sensitive today or if it's a normal thing to find it more painful. I figure if it is the latter then it's good to be aware.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Things get really real once you hit 45 and need a colonoscopy. (Do not skip this. It can save your life.)

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Fortunately, they've come out with better options for the horrible drink that cleans you out. Do your research and make sure you're not getting the old-fashioned "drink gallons and gallons of this salty stuff all night and don't leave the toilet" solution. I've had wildly different experiences based on the solution that's prescribed.