Hello all,

I feel so terrified that I have bowel cancer.  Although I am 30, I have ulcerative colitis (have done for 10yrs!).  Your risk of BC increases significantly after 10yrs of having UC.  Anyway, Lately I've been having a deep dull lower back ache, it isn't always there but intensifies just before I pass stool.  The deep ache radiates down to my bum too.  I've been having anal pain, and have had constipation and diarrhea on and off.  I feel absolutely drained/shattered every day (sleeping well so shouldn't be feeling tired!).  And not forgetting the mucus.  Usually I would put this down to a UC flare but this just feels difficult, something feels different.  Previous flares I haven't had this lower back ache or have felt so fatigued every second of the day. 
 

I genuinely have self diagnosed myself and am worried sick.  I have contacted my IBD doctor who said he'd arrange a sigmoidoscopy.  But the wait for it will be unbearable :(.  
 

If you have been diagnosed with BC, what were your symptoms? 
 

I hope people see this so they can comment and we can chat.

x