Hi what was your out come

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

Yes it's good news but won't rest properly till I have had results (I guess that's a normal feeling).

Sorry to hear about your dad. I understand your reluctance to go in. I agree, just think about it.
 

Thanks so much for your support 

Hi there

I understand you are anxious about your colonoscopy. I haven't ever had this procedure, I hope someone else can reply re this. 
I agree it's helpful to read through this forum.

I think some things we eat are not digestible. I had terribly tummy pain due to H pylori so I know it's not nice at all. I believe anxiety can play a big part in many things which is really frustrating and you are anxious because of your colonoscopy.

I am always here for a chat. Everyone on here is so friendly and supportive. 

Hi thanks for getting back to me 

I've had the colonoscopy procedure but they could get the polyps off so they want me to go back. I'm more worried about the covid threat than the procedure. I have no blood either now but tummy pains when I eat sometimes or if windy. Honestly I think the stress over the year didn't help but let's see what happens

thanks for the support 

I have received my second Calprotectin result today and its very high of 3305! I am just slightly nervous of what's to follow, has anyone else had similar levels?

Thanks 

Hi, I wasn't sure what that was. I've since checked. I have never had that . Don't worry we are here to help you through anything. I wish I could help you more, but I am here if you need to chat 

Thank you and I am here if you need a chat too, hope you are all doing okay?

Jem 

Hi, getting stressed a little because a little constipated and mucus is still there. Yesterday not very visible today more visible. People around me are stressing me out because they all have an opinion and no one is really supportive they just scare me by saying ooh it doesn't sound right it could be .....

to be honest I feel quite stressed now 

sorry I just need to be more positive otherwise I am no good to anyone 

I am sorry you are feeling quite stressed about it and stress can only make symptoms worse if you want to private message me any time you are welcome to :). Some people are ignorant and need to maybe think before saying stuff to you, but maybe try and have a hot bath to relax and try to distract your mind, I tend to over think about these situations but at the end of the day all you can do is wait and see.

Take care of yourself, 

Jem 

Bless you 

sometimes I need to chat private,y but never want to bother anyone. I try to just deal with things. I help others but never myself. Is that silly

i will try to relax and take a bath . Thank you so much for your advice and offer. You are right people just do t understand sometimes. A lot of people tell me oh just go to the hospital and get it over with. I want to say, have you ever had to lie in the operating theatre for a procedure in covid times having lost your dad to covid? But I say nothing and stress alone.

this group are wonderful and I've been upbeat but the last week or so I'm just very low because I don't understand what is happening 

no biopsies were taken and they want me to remove the polyps because they could do it last time. No is that because they didn't see anything to biopsy or they are waiting to biopsy the polyps? I think I'm low and my mind is working overtime. It's coming up to dads anniversary soon too

So it turns out that I'm waiting for a phone call from the hospital, this has been scheduled for the start of April.. this will then decide either colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy. I'm sick with worry, I honestly don't think I can wait so long but.... covid... :(

On another note, the bleeding seems to be happening more often. I looked more closely this time and it was on the stool but only on one side, which I'm hoping makes it even more likely to be hemorroids? I never knew that you could have hemorroids and not have any pain/itching. Also (sorry to be graphic) I only get the blood if the stool is firm which I'm hoping is another sign of something less serious. 

I guess for now I just have to wait for the call in April, and then probably wait another month or so for the actual procedure. I'm going to try get an Anoscopy in the meantime.
 

So it turns out that I'm waiting for a phone call from the hospital, this has been scheduled for the start of April.. this will then decide either colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy. I'm sick with worry, I honestly don't think I can wait so long but.... covid... :(

On another note, the bleeding seems to be happening more often. I looked more closely this time and it was on the stool but only on one side, which I'm hoping makes it even more likely to be hemorroids? I never knew that you could have hemorroids and not have any pain/itching. Also (sorry to be graphic) I only get the blood if the stool is firm which I'm hoping is another sign of something less serious. 

I guess for now I just have to wait for the call in April, and then probably wait another month or so for the actual procedure. I'm going to try get an Anoscopy in the meantime.