May I ask what peoples symptoms were before having a colonoscopy in terms of pain or bleeding or anything else? Was your bleeding small or large amounts? I’m having large amounts of bright red blood. It’s not just when I wipe it turns the whole toilet bowl water bright red and sometimes there’s blood clots. Pain is severe in my back passage too like a burning stinging and that’s not when I go to the toilet that’s just all of the time. If anything when I go to the toilet I get a relief from pain afterwards for a short time but then it returns. Ive also been anaemic for a while. I’m only in my 30s so GP has been sending me away for quite a few months despite me going back over and over again but I’ve finally been referred for a colonoscopy and waiting for an appointment now. Thank you 

Hi Daisy,  hopefully you won't have too long to wait for the colonoscopy now you have finally been referred..

A small amount of blood in the toilet bowl can look very alarming being bright red means it's fresh and not old [ dark coloured] blood. Haemorrhoids can be internal and external and capable of producing blood when having a BM...hopefully you will get some answers after the procedure. 

For me it was a marked change in my bowel habits, accompanied by distended stomach, low down period-type pains  [ hysterectomy 45 years ago]  sensation of needing to pass motion even after a BM. Five positive qFIT results and referred to Colorectal Consultant. Appointment for colonoscopy last June which had to be cancelled.. follow up appt missed until Nov colonoscopy 17th Dec 24 ...20 week waiting list for results.  There has been no change,  multiple BM,  pain, loss of appetite,  blood ( not all the time) the feeling of needing to have a BM.. seven times since 10 am..now 4.15 p.m

Thinking of you..

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Hi James I know.exactly how you felt about injecting yourself,when I waa going through treatments for my breast cancer i also had to do this. I stayed at my sons for a few days, and the district nurse came out when I was there and showed me how I should do it, inject into my stomache. My son was going through cancer treatments,for testicular cancer,and he said mum ,its easy ( he was having to inject into his stomach too). I waa petrified and didn't think i could.do it. The first tine i did it i did it too quick and pulled the needle out to fast, made my self bleed . But although I hated doing it,I eventually got the hang if it.  You  do feel.kinda proud of yourself  that you were able to overcome your fears,but it's not something I'd relish on having to do again,I guess I just know know if I ever had to do it again for any reasons ,I could. Well done you for being able to do this,its amazing when you really have to,what you can actually  do. Take care. 

So proud of you James4000   one of the most difficult things for most people to do 

James4000 hi James so proud of you for over coming your fear of injecting yourself  it most be hard when you have a fear of needles  well done you  it goes to show how strong you are  I have to go to clinic on Tuesday for some more pre op tests then I have to go see the bowel nurse to talk about the operation and mark me for a stomach I was a bit shocked when she said that because I didn’t think that would happen but nurse said in case I need one. I’m beginning to think I will wake up with a stomach I wasn’t expecting to hear that. So I felt a bit down after that  but I guess what ever is needed needs to be done to save your life  lots of love James thinking of you x

James4000 sorry about the pre texted it was meant to say stoma not stomach  

Thank you, all. Yes, I was tough. I feel kind of odd today but not too bad. I find it hard to know quite how I'm feeling often.

Tango, I'm so glad they should be moving forwards for you next week. Hopefully the stoma will be a back up option, depending how the procedure goes. I was told in my case, given the location, if likely need a stoma when the time comes, which I dread, but that in most cases like mine it would be reversible.

Hoping yours goes smoothly and they can resection without any need for it. I recall someone in one of these forums a few weeks back expecting a stoma and waking up to find it hadn't been necessary. As you say, the main thing is curing you and getting you well again. All the best for Thursday.

Hi Tango

I hope all is going well today with the operation and when you read this, you will be recovering well after a successful procedure. Thinking of you today

James

Hi James just saw your message to Tango ..

We are in touch daily, last spoke at 10.30 a.m so ...Will update you as soon as I get any news .. 

Was thinking of you and hoping you are doing okay  

Hi James4000  

Tango is doing well,  Surgery went as planned and cancer removed  I knew you would be thinking of her and asked if I could update you  

I'm thinking of you and sending best wishes

Kate xx

Eastend- Thanks so much for sharing this news. It has made my day. So happy for Tango.

Looking forward to a fuller update soon, and washing her a swift recovery from surgery.

Much love

JanJan, glad to hear your good news too. I hope you'll soon have any needed scans etc and be 100% healthy.

A positive update my side. Finished round 2 of chemo plus after drugs (GSCF for white blood cells). Not fun, but can't grumble. Feel amazing past 2 days and having a last min few days away. Lots of animals trips. My oncologist appointment was very encouraging. Lots of strong signs the treatment is working well and the tumour likely shrinking. Feeling the most positive I've been for a while.

Sorry, 2nd part above to SP82.

Janjan. Hope all goes well on your tests. There are some amazing, supportive people on here. We're hear to help however we can. X

Sorry, 2nd part above to SP82.

Janjan. Hope all goes well on your tests. There are some amazing, supportive people on here. We're hear to help however we can. X

Thank you James4000 much appreciated waiting on tests and then results afterwards can feel quite daunting and  isolating for me therefore it is good to have support in the chat forum community 

take care 

Apologies JanJan for jumping in,  just wanted to say..you are not alone, it's good to know others are here offering care and support..

Eastend girl  Thank you no need to apologise I appreciate your support as when I joined the chat you were the first person to reply to me and I instantly found that welcoming and supportive 

I am glad this platform offers a good place for advice and support from other going through a similar experience or difficult situation 

Be kind to yourself,  it's very important for your physical and mental wellbeing..

You too Eastend girl