CT Scan - bowels not empty.

Hello 10Up  I haven't had the issue with a CT scan but had it with a Colonoscopy. I followed all the rules to empty my bowels but alas not good enough (as the man said - there's 67 years worth of crap up there). so back to square one - more laxatives and come back next week - so you aren't alone.

Oh - are you still haeing issues with the Hot flushes - have you tried Sage tablets - "Menoforce" from Holland and Barrett do the job for me - not had one in 12 months.

Best wishes - Brian.

Thanks for the reply,  no have not tried Menoforce yet.Hot flashes at the moment only last a minute or two and are mainly at night.Only very occasional in the daytime.So bearable at the moment,but,will keep in mind.RT should start on 24th of this month,as long as I get past next weeks scan !

i've never had to make sure sure my bowels were empty before a scan ? 

the only thing i've had to do is drink loads of water before the scan 

never heard of it before 

hope it works next time 

Yes had too drink plenty of water,in fact I had drank too much,and had to relieve some. But for CT scans on prostate your bowels have to be clear. As I said originally the 3 guys before me also had a problem,but,eventually got through it. Perhaps all hospitals dont have the same rules?