r/colonoscopy is a subreddit with 15k members. The community frequently discusses colonoscopy, prep, experience, results, and polyps, and they frequently recommend/review candy, and the most common flair used is personal story, prep buddies, tips & advice, needs encouragement, and before scope questions.
We support one another through the challenges of getting a colonoscopy.
Popular Topics in r/colonoscopy
#1
Colonoscopy
126 posts
#2
Prep
68 posts
#3
Experience
33 posts
#4
Results
19 posts
#5
Polyps
12 posts
#6
Anxiety
11 posts
#7
Symptoms
7 posts
#8
Blood
7 posts
#9
Sedation
6 posts
#10
Biopsy
6 posts
Products Discussed in r/colonoscopy
Candy
2 reviews
#1
Lifesavers
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Haribo Gummy Bears
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/colonoscopy
#1
Personal Story
: "For anyone putting off a colonoscopy"
108 posts
#2
Prep Buddies
: "Ugh 😩 This sucks."
24 posts
#3
Tips & Advice
: "What they don't tell you about AFTER the colonoscopy..."
17 posts
#4
Needs Encouragement
: "Just a bit overwhelmed & scared"
15 posts
#5
Before Scope Questions
: "i’m terrified :("
13 posts
#6
Other
: "1st colonoscopy done!"
9 posts
#7
After Scope Questions
: "Devastating News"
7 posts
#8
Sedation
: "Almost died the last time, I’m terrified for an upcoming colonoscopy."
6 posts
Member Growth in r/colonoscopy
Yearly
+6k members(59.7%)
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Last updated: July 22, 2026