Hi what was your out come

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

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. 
 

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

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

Felt like I had an additional symptom last night - gas building up that I couldn't pass. Took about 10 minutes before I could release it and that happens 3-4 times, so I was concerned that could be a bit of a sign of some blockage, so this morning I was worried again, as well as going the toilet twice in the space of 30 mins, first one very hard, second one very very loose, and blood again.

Rang the doctors this morning asking if they knew when my results would be in and they said blood tests came back completely normal! :happy: 
 

Stool test results not back yet, and symptoms still the same but at least the blood tests are normal. Not sure whether this rules out the worst case scenarios but I think it makes them much less likely.

Hi I'm sorry I thought I replied to you but I cannot see it. It sounds like you are experiencing the symptoms I had as the days went on. I too was convinced I had a blockage and panicked thus resulting in not eating a lot because I was scared. My bloods were clear too. I'm so happy yours came back clear. Please don't worry. Hopefully this might help you , today I had my colonoscopy result. I have a small polyps. This was the culprit of the bleeding. All the tests are negative and the polyps will be removed soon. I feel so relieved. Please stay strong and try not to think the worst . It might just be simple. I am here if you need me x

So glad to hear that you've found out. Must be a load off your mind :happy: 

I think I'm reading into everything at the minute but I should be able to switch off from it over the weekend. Thanks for chatting, it helps to hear how others in my position are doing too. 

One thing I can't find an answer on:

As they're running a test on my stool sample, what is it they're looking for? Any online info about these tests just seems to say they are looking for hidden blood as this could be a symptom of something serious, but they obviously already know there's blood... so what else does this test look for? 
 

Hi, I was told they are looking for bacteria or parasites. Something that disrupts the lining . That's all they told me. Hope that helps. I too looked into everything and by the time I had finished I had got every possible illness. It plays on your mind so much and you worry all day. That stress and worry disturbed my tummy and made me feel sick so I stopped eating and lost weight. It just all snowballed. You were so positive for me and just knowing someone was there who listened was brilliant so thank you.

now I see it's just a process of elimination and I know it takes time but that doesn't help when you are stressed. I'm always here if you need to chat or just tell me what you are feeling, if I can help to reassure you or anything else I will . Try to have a relaxing weekend x

Oh ok thanks. I feel absolutely fine, but the blood is the same amount every time I go. At least it's not getting worse. 
 

Glad to help and same back to you. I'll try switch off now until Monday/Tuesday when I should know stool sample results.