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Blood in stools anemia and referral on cancer pathway

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Hi Im terrfied

I went to see my GP about HRT and asked for blood tests - but now I've found out I am anemic. I post menopausal so they asked for a stool . FIT test - this has come back positive and I have to have a colonoscopy.

I must add, my diet is terrible due to arthritis and being on codeine and other meds for a quiet a while - the codeine make me constipated, I have little appetite due to anxiety and stress - so all in all I dont look after myself very well. But is it possbile to have bleeding and still be diet related anemia?

I'm so scared - alone on a Friday evening - just got the news and now cant eat and feeling bloated because of my anxiety Its this terrible catch 22. I cant come off codeine until my hip replacement which is now on hold! I'm only 61, work full time and have a son. I'm so depressed and anxious right now - please advise/

 

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    Oh big hugs out to you! You sound like you have got yourself in knot with worry. Try not to go down those thought tunnels. Just because you are experiencing xyz doesn't mean it's cancer. Bleeding can happen for other reasons but it's so important to get checked out.. Yes it is an emotional rollercoaster but there is nothing you can do about any of it right now so breathe deep and know it doesn't have to mean doom and gloom. I was diagnosed stage 2 bowel cancer in 2019 from the day of diagnosis to being told I was free to get on with life was 6 weeks. I just had a resection. Right now you have done what needs to be done and so stay busy ( while I waited I created a nice area in the garden. I was really thankful for the space while I recuperated) hoping for the best for you and I'm cheering you on XXX much love 

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    Oh big hugs out to you! You sound like you have got yourself in knot with worry. Try not to go down those thought tunnels. Just because you are experiencing xyz doesn't mean it's cancer. Bleeding can happen for other reasons but it's so important to get checked out.. Yes it is an emotional rollercoaster but there is nothing you can do about any of it right now so breathe deep and know it doesn't have to mean doom and gloom. I was diagnosed stage 2 bowel cancer in 2019 from the day of diagnosis to being told I was free to get on with life was 6 weeks. I just had a resection. Right now you have done what needs to be done and so stay busy ( while I waited I created a nice area in the garden. I was really thankful for the space while I recuperated) hoping for the best for you and I'm cheering you on XXX much love 

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