Hi [@JD169]‍ 

I am currently going through something similar.

I'm a 32M and been having loose stools on average 6 times a day for the last 76 days. All my blood and stool tests came back normal except for the FIT test.

I've had a tender tummy for the past week and it's worse when I lie on my right side. My other symptoms which from the power of Google separate it from potentially IBS is that I've lost over a stone in weight and continuously tired.

I'm currently waiting for a date for a colonoscopy and like you going crazy. The possibility is likely to be something else but that C word is all I can currently think about.

This probably won't help you with your anxiety but I'm hoping it will let you know that you are not alone and panicking is completely normal and from what I've seen on here is that people are friendly, supportive and happy to chat. Fingers crossed that everything goes ok for you

Hi

Thank you for your reply.Yes my anxiety is going through the roof! I have had a telephone consultation with my GP this morning who has put my mind at ease a little as she said with my bloods and my age she would be very shocked if it was cancer. She said it's rare in younger people. She thinks it could be colitis but with out the camrea she can't be 100%. It's still very scarey. I just want it over withI have not lost any weight or seen blood just have the loose stools andpain on my left side/under rib. 

Hi I sent a reply but not sure why it's posted how it has done :happy: 

Please keep me posteand I hope everything is OK.

Have they put you through on a 2 week referral ? 

If so it doesn't sound like a long time but it definitely feels like it when your mind is running off 24/7. 

And the stats are definitely in our favour, so that's one good thing 

Hi 

I just wanted to message and say you are not alone with the anxiety of the unknowing. 

Since around new year's eve I started noticing blood when going to the toilet. My bowel habits have been all over the place sometimes loose sometimes they are normal. Tiredness and I've lost a fair amount of weight recently. I have had some stomach cramps but nothing major. 

I went to the Dr who said likely to be piles, gave me tablets and saw her again 2 weeks later. Then she did poo sample and bloods. also sent off for 2 week referral for colonoscopy. 

My FIT test came back as normal but I have been told I have low folic acid and vit D levels. 

I have my colonoscopy this Friday coming and I have fully convinced myself I have cancer. It's terrifying having to wait such a short amount of time feels so long. 

I'm only 28, my grandad had bowel cancer.. the Dr said nope not going to be cancer as I'm too young but I had stage 1 skin cancer back in 2019 so I know that cancer doesn't discriminate against age. 

I really don't want you to panic more but I have read lots of other people's stories online for the #nevertooyoung, although it isn't common for younger people to have bowel cancer, it does happen. 

If you haven't been referred already I would suggest ringing your GP and ask that you are referred. It's going to be much better to have it and then know there is no problems otherwise I know from my experience it just fully takes over every single thought. 

Wishing you all the best x

Hi

Thanks for your message. Yes I have been referred I am just waiting on an appointment from the hospital. Yes my FIT came back abnormal so there must be microscopic traces of blood. I've not seen any blood when I have been to the toilet though. I just want to to go away . Please keep me posted about your appointment on Friday. Hope all goes well. X