Got a colonoscopy. Sooooo scared

Hi,

Am so scared. I've been feeling unwell for me months now. With my bowel movement been up and down, piles like symptoms  and even lost some weight and been hit really bad with anxiety. It's causes me to have so much time off work. 

Am constantly looking on Internet, which make my anxiety even worse. Ive been back and forwarded to the doctors. Had blood test that came ok a part from some with my liver. Had to be retested for that, I had it go back down to normal level but something else has gone up, so again in a few weeks. I had a FIT test, which came back normal. Then I had another stool sample to test for IBD that came back normal too. But am still having problems so the next thing is a colonoscopy. Which i found ive got appointment on 10th June. 

To say am scared it'sunstatement. I really what to know what it is but am so frightened what they will found. Especially as I lose my brother from throat cancer a year and half ago. Plus I don't want my family do go through that again,Especially my mum who still getting over the lost of my brother. 

Am trying to stay positive, but the more as it goes on them I've convinced some serious wrong.

  • Hi Hayz85, 

    It is normal to have those feeling and to convince yourself that there might be something wrong that explains your symptoms but there are so many other bowel conditions that it's best not to anticipate what it might be and to stay well away from the internet as it will not be able to tell you what is going on and googling symptoms will only make you more anxious and fear the worst without any good reason to do so. It's good news that your FIT test and blood tests were normal as well as your stool sample  and one thing the colonoscopy will give you is complete clarity and hopefully reassurance as it is the ultimate test to find out what is causing your bowel issues. You can find out more information on our website on the colonoscopy which I hope you will find useful. 

    Not long to wait now until your appointment on the 10th of June but these days of waiting and all the preparation ahead of the colonoscopy can be a bit stressful and draining so I thought I would share with you these great coping strategies to help you keep calmer while waiting for the test. 

    I've also just responded to another member who was being fast tracked for a colonoscopy so it might help to talk to someone else who is going through something similar. Have a look at  's thread on this page and don't hesitate to drop them a line if you wish to do so. 

    Best of luck for the 10th - I hope it all goes well. It will all soon be done and dusted and hopefully you will get some reassuring news - everything tightly crossed for you! 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator