Thanks for reply fats...I don’t have any external poles not sure whether there are any internal though. Yes the pain is like a dull kind of ache but more of a pulsating/throbbing kind of pain rather than sharp. Pain is intermittent and infrequent and only lasts for a few seconds with intervals. It’s not a constant pain but comes and goes. The pain is not so concerning for me more I’m more worried about the pressure sensation which is there all the time. I am going to be investigated but as I had initially seen the colorectal surgeon privately and now having the tests done on NHS it’s going to be a bit of a delay getting the ball rolling. I do hope it is a polyp!

Hi, 

Did you ever get any answers as your symptoms are almost exactly like mine!

Stef

Evening all. Well enlightening read as I have suffered from most of these for a while and more than physical it has caused great psychological stress hence 3:30am chat. I have had this pressure on and of for a few years. I recently was 'diagnosed' with possible but not confirmed haemorrhoids prior to that prostatitis. Also reflux and possible hyatis hernia many years ago. The last 18 months this pressure has been on and off lasting for up to a few weeks. Relief is by splitting cheeks and passing wind even inserting a finger to redress. I have been booked for a sigmoidoscopy in 10 days time. Last week the pressure returned and occasional sharp pain and I found a pea sized lump on the opening to my sphincter initially painful which I put down to overzealous wiping one night and it had appeared by the morning and followed by the familiar pressure. 
 

as mentioned although finding this chat google is never a friend as you find all the worst things and this adds to the worry. In addition at the back of my Mind is that my dad passed away from colon cancer in his 70's and although I am 30 years younger, I find myself saying some of the complaints he used to say which adds to my worry. Even now a notification popped up informing me that the black panther actor just died from colon cancer at my age adding further worry to my cause. 
 

I await the bank holiday for my go for this lump and then a further week for the sigmoidoscopy. It's been relieving and enlightening to read this thread and is why I joined and contributed.

My husband has been suffering for the last 5 1/2 months with excruciating stabbing pain, so bad he hasn't been able to work. He has been examined by 3 doctors and a consultant who all said it was piles. He is now incontinent and has to wear pads as he's constantly leaking. Last week he saw a specialist after keeping on for an appointment, she was disgusted he has been left this long in so much pain. She took one look and said  that it is not piles, they don't last that long. She ordered a MRI and colonoscopy which he has next week. He had a sigmoidoscopy a few weeks ago which showed he had a cluster of large polyps. My dad had bowel cancer 10 years ago which was caused by a 5cm polyp, he was lucky he had 9" of bowel removed and a temporary stoma, thankfully he made a full recovery and had the stoma reversed. The specialist my husband saw last week was the same one my dad had, she's brilliant so we're feeling very positive.

Jumping in this old thread, but reading your comments I think this is exactly my problem

Hi I hope you don't mind me asking how you got on. I've had the same symptoms. However culture sample, fit test were both negative. I did test positive for h pylori though which I'm now on a cocktail of abx. I have still got the "lump" which I'm sure is a haemorrhoid that won't go away because I'm tense all the time! Diazepam takes the pressure feeling.l away. Hope your ok. 

Hi, 

just reading your post and wondered what other symptoms you have had please? I have been experiencing looser stools most mornings and I am passed myself with worry at what it can be. I have had bleeding a couple of times this year and doctor has said piles. 
I have a rash that will not go away I had some blood tests done and they have found low B12. 
I have been feeling pressure in bottom for last few days and last night it woke me. 
I am constantly googling my symptoms and it's taking over my life.

Thanks in advance x

Hi all,

for the last three weeks I've had lower stomach cramps constantly. Not noticed any blood in stool or had loose movements. I am making myself sick with worry spending hours on google. I have had bloods done and rectal examination. Bloods were all fine except inflammatory markers slightly raised but GP didn't seem concerned. I'm also having pain in the rectum like shooting pains and hurts to sit for a long time. I am so anxious it's taking over. I am barely eating due to the stress. 
 

any advice appreciated x
 

Hi Lisa

I hope you are well. I realise that you posted this a couple of years ago. I was wondering what the outcome was and if the bright red blood was on its own went you went to toilet or if it was mixed in with poo?

Thank you!

I've just posted and was feeling similar to you. I would recommend you go and see a pelvic floor PT if this is something still affecting you. Here to chat if you want too. 

Ha ent been on here for a while. Thought I'd chime in. It is all related to stress and simply just thinking about it. I always tend to get a flare up this time of year. I have been great for 7 or 8 months but for some reason around this time of year I start to think about it again. As soon as I think about it I can't stop and the dull ache comes back. The worst thing we can do is dwell on it. It just feeds the problem. We have had it for such a long time now if it was anything serious we would probably be very very ill by now or even dead. So I can 100 percent say its a mind body issue. I am fine when I'm asleep and distracted. The pelvic floor muscles just go into tension because we are frightened of something. I am going through a very stressful time at the moment and for some reason I thought to myself I hope I don't get that pain again. And low and behold it's back lol. 

I've found your post very interesting, I've been suffering for nearly 3 months now, it all started with one episode of bright red rectal bleeding that stoped almost straight away, the following day the pressure started, and hasn't really gone away, it's worse some days than others.

I've had several internal examinations where nothing was felt, a CT scan of my abdo that was all clear, FIT test that is negative but today have blood results of low ferritin ? Anemia. I'm just wondering if you had any of this?

I've found your post very interesting, I've been suffering for nearly 3 months now, it all started with one episode of bright red rectal bleeding that stoped almost straight away, the following day the pressure started, and hasn't really gone away, it's worse some days than others.

I've had several internal examinations where nothing was felt, a CT scan of my abdo that was all clear, FIT test that is negative but today have blood results of low ferritin ? Anemia. I'm just wondering if you had any of this?

Hi Tishy and welcome to Cancer Chat.

I just wanted to stop by as I noticed you were hoping to hear back from Steamboy.

Unfortunately they haven't been back on the forum since making that post back in 2020, so you may not get a reply.

I really hope that won't happen, but if it does and no-one else replies to you here then you're welcome to start your own discussion or reach out to others on more recent discussions you find about this topic on the forum.

We're thinking of you Tishy and will have our fingers crossed you're able to find out what's causing your symptoms soon.

All the best,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

Hi Tishy

How did you get on? I have on and off rectal pressure, and lower left abdominal cramping. My Dr did a rectal exam found nothing, FIT test was negative but same as you it just showed low ferritin. She has decided I have diverticulosis, and I havent been referred but I want more tests and wonder how you got on?

Hey Rainbow41, 

I'm just posting a quick reply as I can see you're trying to connect with Tishy.

Unfortunately they haven't been on the forum in quite some time, so you may not hear back from them. 

If that turns out to be the case, it may be worth trying to reach out to others on more recent discussions you find about this topic.

Also, if it would help to talk any of this through with one of our cancer nurses, they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They'll do all they can to advise you on your situation and address any other questions or concerns you may have at this time.

Kind regards,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator