Hi what was your out come

Hi i have Pan Colitis....Ulcerative colitis of the entire bowel x

[@afw123]‍ 

had a colonoscopy that revealed nothing other than some inflamed blood vessels in rectum, no haemorrhoids, polyps, tumours etc thankfully. My anxiety was through the roof for the month leading up to the colonoscopy and it was all a massive waste of time! 
 

Hope that helps

[@Olive94]‍ Thanks for getting back to me! I am getting really anxious but hoping it isn't anything serious. 

I wanted to message you because I was in this situation for 4 weeks of pure worry with not knowing what was wrong with me. 
me I'm 26 years older had had 2 positive stool tests for blood in stool one being a FIT test which they screen for bowl cancer (which freaked me out) but I didn't listen to anyone and only googled and read forums online.. trust me IT MAKES IT WORSE. I had rectal bleeding for around a month came on all of a sudden was pretty weird.. my stool was changing one minute I was constipated then I had loose stool then I had normal ish looking stool kinda narrow.. I had my colonoscopy today and I had mild colitis after thinking I had the big C!

Don't worry don't google! 

Hi, I'm 36 since April 2020 I had streak of blood in stool and drops of blood after bowel movement then for months mild abdominal pain after reading alot on Google finally made up mind to contact GP did various blood test and calprotectin test which came out to be high <200 but due to covid-19 no GP was willing to attain face to face appointment straight away was referred to specialist Gastroenterology from April to 2 September 2020 after long wait completely stressed and lost, after having telephonic conversation with consultant was again given few test including stool. November test done and calprotectin was below >100 which is good but found out that I had infection H.pylori was given 7days antibiotics and 2 months for omeprazole 20mg to clear infection Abdominal pain is gone but still mucus and blood in stool continues have got another telephonic appointment tomorrow with consultant as he was willing to see me again after 4 months, also he had asked for sigmoidoscopy test but again due to coronavirus I had no luck as hospital are too busy but fingers crossed I got call from hospital today and they have book me in for coming Tuesday I'm so tense stressed anxious scared I just don't know how to deal for now I have stopped reading on Google completely....... I have no courage to speak to my family or my partner what if something is upside down just can't cope I breath heavy whenever I think of consequences don't have immediate family and friends here don't want to stress them as they also farway just stuck thinking to fly back to my country for fast treatment and diagnosis but can't do that stuck financially and lockdown 

Hi I have had diarreah blood and mucus in stool for four weeks. I was tested and they said in was gastrointeritis they did a stool test and said no bacteria but didn't check for parasites. I'm off my food and loosing weight, probably as I'm not eating. I find it difficult to drink water and my anxiousness is off the charts. I will be having a full body scan and a camera soon after that. Stools are yellow, but look slimey and stringy. I'm just scared of everything now, the test the findings everything. I lost my dad to covid and am worried about taking the test . I need advice and support please anyone 

[@disneyqueen]‍ hi - try not worry.  I have drastically changed my diet to a low fodmap diet and it has helped so so much! I was convinced I had something bad wrong with me.  

Thank you so much for replying. I get quite nautilus and feel twinges of pain under my ribs as well as stomach I'm trying to be positive but I'm afraid it is getting too much. What kind of diet is that and what do you eat. I'll try anything at the moment 

Thank you for answering what do yo7 eat on this diet.I'm really worried and I guess that doesn't help. 

Hi all

I've had similar symptoms to this now for a few weeks. I'm 28.

Started about 2 weeks ago, saw blood when wiping and on outside of stool. Then smaller traces the next morning but nothing after that for about a week. Then the past week every time I have saw blood (bar Sunday afternoon). Bowel movements have been painless and haven't gone up or down in frequency. No weight loss or fatigue. Most times have seen mucus too. Went the doctors on Monday, they felt around abdomin area for lumps/pain but luckily nothing there. Also had digital (finger) rectal exam which took a few seconds - couldn't feel anything but blood on finger when removed. Said it was likely to be something like haemorrhoids or a fissure but forwarded me on for a further exam so I'm waiting to hear from that. Also submitted stool sample and blood sample on Tuesday so waiting to hear from that. 
 

No family history of any bowel cancer, polyps or any IBD.
 

I'm really scared. Still seeing blood and mucus when I go the toilet (about the same amount) which I know would still be happening if it's haemorrhoids or a fissure, but the waiting and having my health out of my hands is tough. Struggling to focus at work or on anything else when I'm not working. 
 

Reading the posts on here has helped a bit, as it seems nobody was diagnosed with Cancer, but until I hear back, I'm not sure I'll be able to relax. 
 

Any advice would be hugely appreciated. And good luck to anyone else waiting on results.

I had my scan yesterday and they couldn't see anything. I can have a colonoscopy this week. I was told it could be a parasite or the amount of stress due to my dad dying of covid that has elevated the situation. I only have mucus in stool now so they said it was a fissure or something . It's been going on for  a month but blood has gone. I'm trying to be positive and am undecided about the colonoscopy. I know how you are feeling. Don't worry you can always chat to me if it makes you feel better. Together we will support each other. 
 

I had my scan yesterday and they couldn't see anything. I can have a colonoscopy this week. I was told it could be a parasite or the amount of stress due to my dad dying of covid that has elevated the situation. I only have mucus in stool now so they said it was a fissure or something . It's been going on for  a month but blood has gone. I'm trying to be positive and am undecided about the colonoscopy. I know how you are feeling. Don't worry you can always chat to me if it makes you feel better. Together we will support each other. 
 

Thanks so much for your response.

I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. I can't imagine how I'd be coping under the same circumstances.
 

It's good news that your scan showed nothing. And I'd be feeling the same about a colonoscopy. Ultimately, I'd probably just ask the doctor what they thought I should do and go with that. May be uncomfortable for a bit but that'll be temporary. It may allow them to confirm it as a fissure which would be a relief. 
 

I'm finding it hard not to read something into every little thing at the minute. Feel like I've had more gas lately but that's likely a result of me eating more fresh fruit and veg to get more fibre in my diet. Last few bowel movements have been more runny -  but I'm constantly nervous/have butterflies in my stomach, so it's probably down to that. I've been on Google probably a couple of times a day, but that's mostly helped as i tend to just keep re-reading the facts about how likely it is to be something minor due to my age and symptoms and everything else. Reminding myself that my doctor also said it's probably nothing serious is also helping.

Here to talk if you need anything. I'd say again- it's a huge positive that they've not found anything serious from the scan! 

Thank you so much, I needed the positive support. You are right a little discomfort is worth it if they can reassure me there is nothing wrong. I will be here if you need to chat and between us we will get through this. I have stopped looking up possible reasons for my problem now. It sends me mad. It will be over as soon as possible so I think I will have to brave it. Thank you for your support and for saying about dad. It's been a very tough year for so many people x

Thanks. I'm here too if you need to chat.

I'm not actually sure what the best case scenario I can hope for from the stool and blood sample results are. Whether they can rule out the serious stuff altogether or whether it just allows them to say the serious illnesses are more/less likely? Would be a huge weight off if they could rule out the serious stuff. Not sure when I'll hear as I only submitted my samples on Tuesday.

Mine took four days . They didn't do parasite test though. Everything  came back clear except the parasite test as they didn't do it. They have fast tracked the other tests because they know I'm nervous and I want reassuring. Don't worry. I had the same symptoms as you and bloods and stool came back clear. They just want to check why I'm naucious too and in pain when I eat. Because yo7 are not losing weight and have no pain that's a great sign xx

Thanks, I do feel a bit better now!

You are welcome. Please let me know how you get on. I'm here if you need to chat x

Thanks

Were they able to rule out an IBD like crohns and colitis with your blood and stool samples? 

No they checked for bacteria in stool and the bloods were checked for markers and other things which would indicate a problem. I'm thinking they want to do the whole of the tests to eliminate everything so that I don't have time to ponder anything. The stress is overwhelming but I guess once it's done it's done . I'm going to to be positive and a little stronger . I'll know more tomorrow x

Thanks for all your answers. Good luck tomorrow :)

Thank you so much. Stay strong x