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

Thanks for your advise. I found another very small streak of bright red blood in mucous again today. I k ow for definite it was blood this time. However, I also have a cut/tear I think possibly due to internal haemorrhoids, as I can feel it stinging. I don't know if this is where the blood is coming from, and it doesn't really explain the mucous either I don't think? Also I thought the blood seemed to be more in the stool rather than on the outside. I'm just not sure but it feels like I'm on a roller coaster of serious worrying and then not worrying, and then back to inconsolable worrying again. So I think I'm going to call my doctor tomorrow morn....I can't live like this, can't function with worry lol....so I really am going to have to do something about it. 

Hi, call the doctor to be sure . It does sound like the hameroids though. A little in the stool is just a warning to check. It doesn't mean there is anything serious so please don't worry. I agree it's a nightmare of worry and stress but you have had positive feedback. Keep thinking positive 

I have days like this and my imagination is all over the place 

the mucus I was told is present most of the times but we never notice unless there is blood in it. But the mucus could be related to stress and it comes from the stomach 

usually the doctors go through processes and want the tests just so they can be sure and put your mind at rest. I'm here if you need me x

Hey just after some reassurance after reading all these posts. 
 

I have been suffering from horrendous abdominal pains for the past 8 months. Originally my GP thought it was my ovaries so sent me for a scan which came back clear. I then started noticing a difference in my stool, I am constipated and have diarrhoea sometimes at the same time. My stool changed to weird shapes as well and when I go I have to really strain to push it out and it feels like it's not empty when done it. I was sent for blood and stool sample which has come back and I was urgently referred for a colonoscopy which is booked on 1st April. 
 

I'm getting a little worried as I can see a lot of visible mucus and also my stool looks like it has coffee granules in it. And I have pain constantly all day and all night. 
 

Anyone else experience this? I'm just a little nervous about colonoscopy too. 

Hi, sorry for the delay.

the colonoscopy wasn't as bad as I thought. Drinking the prep was a nightmare lol it never ends

they will give you sedation to make you drowsy if you want it. The nurse with you will be wonderful. Throughout the proceedure they will talk to you comfort you and help you turn over if needed. They are amazing once it is over they take you to recovery and they give you a tea and a sandwich and make sure you are fully ok and then doctor comes in with results and a chat

they truly are brilliant

i have mucus and blood streaks due to a large polyps that needs to be removed. I do get pains but they told me it's probably trapped wind due to slight ibs and once the polyps has gone and been analysed we go from there. Don't worry about anything they will sort you out and you will feel so much better once you learn more from the colonoscopy

im always here if you need to talk

So update - I spoke to my gp over phone a few days ago, and she gave me suppositories to try for a week.  Then she is ringing me this coming Tuesday to see what to do next.  The bleeding has entirely stopped, well I havent noticed anymore anyway.  I have had loose stool most mornings as soon as I wake up though, but not during the day.  Stomach making lots of gurgling noises too, and gassy  at times.

  My two cousins were disgnosed with IBD, one a year ago, and the other a few years back....so because of that family history, the doctor said there is a test we can do - not sure exactly what she meant by that.  

I think the suppositiories have helped loads, as the swelling around back passage has definitely gone down.  Im just still worried as I want to be sure the blood (which really wasnt alot tbh) was coming from haemorrhoids.  The small streak of blood I saw in mucous looked to be more in the stool, and that is playing on my mind  - the only reason I saw it though was because I had been told by the hospital doctor to keep a close eye for any more blood.  There was aot of undigested red peppers in the stool as well, so Im wondering if the colouring from the red peppers could have been the red streak in mucous?  

The loose stools is odd, and Im wondering if it is actually stress related from worrying so much about blood in stools!  I actually cant stop thinking about it, and have now done 2 home occult blood tests (fit tests), which have both been negative for hidden blood.  I think well, thats reassuring, and then I read about other people whos tests were negative, and they still had something wrong.  

I've stopped reading google - it definitely causes more stress.  Good to be informed, but not so good if it becomes a daily obsession!  

Thanks all for support xxx

Hi, I too had a lot of loose stools and I was told it was stress related. I'm so glad the blood has stopped. Slowly but surely you will be tested and before you know it you will find out the results and it won't be as bad as we think. I for one have stressed myself so much over these weeks and was told the more you stress you get more symptoms. I know have developed a hard lump on my bottom I'm hoping it's nothing and my go thinks it could be a boil . Honestly I feel like it will never end. Tomorrow will be tough as it's my dads year memorial having died from Covid, and it's my sons birthday . I want to stay in bed but I will go to my dads grave. 
anyway, I feel that you will be ok a d I'm here if you need to chat. Let me know what the doctor says too 

keep positive xxx

Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. I hope tomorrow goes as OK as it can, anniversaries are tough....be kind to yourself, and rest if you need to. 

Sometimes it feels like one thing after the other isn't it....but this too shall pass, I keep telling myself that anyway! Hopefully the lump you have found is easily healed up.....it does sound like a boil or something like that. 

I will be speaking to the doctor on Tuesday, so I will post here to let you know what she says. I do feel much better though, my stomach has felt fine all day today which has been a relief as I didn't feel as worried. 

Hope tomorrow goes ok....sending positive vibes your way x

Thank you so much for your posit e thoughts and really kind words . Your encouragement is really appreciated. Let me know how you go on Tuesday. I too have an appointment and hope all is ok. We will lean on each other and I'm sure all will be ok x 

HI!!

Its been a while, how are you I hope your appointment goes well.

Just to update I finally been referred for an urgent colonscopy and endoscopy which is happening on 12th April. I never thought I would be happy for a scan but I guess its just the end to my anxiety (hopefully). I really hope it goes well.

Hope to hear from you soon! Good luck with your appointment. 

Thank you so much. You will feel happier once it's done and you get results. . I know how you feel I was very anxious too. I'm here to chat should you need me

its been a rough time for me but I will get through this xxx

Thank you so much. You will feel happier once it's done and you get results. . I know how you feel I was very anxious too. I'm here to chat should you need me

its been a rough time for me but I will get through this xxx