High Level Calprotectein

Since  November 2020 I had 2 stool samples taken because my calprotectein levels were excessivley high alongside pain and discomfort in my left side below my ribs and  feeling like my left side bowel is like an elastic band that has been stretched and detracted and discomfort when I sleep after 2 appointments being cancelled by accident by the hospital I now have an appointment to have a colonoscopy in May. I am worried.  I used to suffer with constipation but now I mainly have dieareah and where I used  to go once a day now it can be up to 5.

I feel sick alot of the  time and so fatigued but no weight loss appetite just smaller. Everyday I feel this inside of me so I am so anxious.  My friends say its nothing to worry about because I haven't lost weight . Can anyonne shed any light  on this ? 

  • Welcome to Cancer Chat, Pasuda.

    I'm sorry to hear you've been feeling poorly and understandably concerned with what your symptoms might mean but I'm glad you managed to book an appointmento to have a colonoscopy in May.

    We have other forum members who have been in a similar situation and I hope some of them will come along shortly to speak with you and offer advice. Until then, if you feel that speaking with one of our nurses might help, you can ring them on this phone number 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Best wishes,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator