Colonoscopy

Hi every one I’m due for a colonoscopy on Tuesday I’m feeling really scared don’t really feel.upto the procedure as I really suffer with stress and anxiety but I know I need to do this  I have been feeling as if I need to poo but some times it’s just reddish pus and feeling very gassy but because of feeling I need to poo I’m always in the bathroom , been having problems for a while now. I thought maybe I just had internal piles but when I went to my gp doctor couldn’t see or feel any thing so did a fit test which came back positive  so I was referred for a colonoscopy  I’m so scared of having cancer  not looking forward to the bowel prep  I think your all a lot braver than me   Xx

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  • I am new to this forum awaiting appointment for colonoscopy after going to GP bloody stools pain changes to bowel habit fatigue is bad but I have other underlying health issues that can cause chronic fatigue so my anxiety and worry might have made things worse 

    negative bowel screening that they post out then few weeks later symptoms appeared and got new test in post sent to lab came back positive spoke with colorectal surgeon over telephone now waiting on colonoscopy 

    my mum passed away from colon cancer as it came back secondary after 4years remission 

  • Hi Janjan..hopefully you won't have too long to wait for the colonoscopy , many conditions can cause bloody stools and changes in bowel movements.. I do understand your concern in regards to your Mum ⚘️ stress and anxiety will  impact on your symptoms,  as you know, trying to stay positive and take one step at a time

  • Eastend girl Thank you for your reply it is right as you say can be other things GP mentioned Diverticulitis but possibly due to family best to rule everything out 

    hopefully colonoscopy can help with diagnosis 

  • Absolutely the best idea to hopefully put your mind at rest..

    Colonoscopy isn't always a definitive diagnosis,  I had Colonoscopy in Dec 2024, 6 biopsies taken and now waiting for Ultrasound as 'further investigation needed '

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