Positive FIT test has led to an urgent referral. Terrified

I am 32 and have suffered from IBS for a number of years. In the last year, since having my daughter, my symptoms have become much worse. I had blood tests last month and did the FIT test. On Friday the GP rang me as my test had come back with an abnormal result. He said they needed to make an urgent referral for a colonoscopy as they were looking for more sinister causes for the blood such as cancer. I'm so worried that I have bowel cancer. I have had a change in bowel habits in the last month and I've googled too much and scared myself. My family are very positive and are trying to make me think positively but I am just so scared. 

  • Hi kit great news about your fit test. Did you get black poop alot as I do and it's really freaking me out. Also I get food bits in it as well sorry to much information. My doctor is now gonna give me a fit test. My iron and other blood tests are all good so she's not overly concerned. Good luck with your ultrasound xx

  • Hi kadash did you get your fit test. The doctor is finally giving me one

  • Hiya,

    I only had black stools twice, I don't think it was black tbf it was very dark brown and I must have got shocked seeing this as I'm too used to having yellow stools for about a year now. So they were probably just normal stools. I'm currently at the hospital waiting for my ultrasound, a bit upset as I wasn't told that I was not supposed to eat for 12 hours before having the ultrasound and I had a piece of toast at 9am this morning, so now I'm being made to wait till later on for the ultrasound. I'm also upset as I've been told my colonoscopy has been cancelled as they are not concerned since I had a negative fit test, but all my symptoms are still here:( the nurse I am seeing today has said she will try find out what is going on with that. Xx

  • Hi hope you don't mind me asking have you had your colonoscopy

  • Hi hope you don't mind me asking how your colonoscopy went 

  • Hi I hope you don't mind me asking how your colonoscopy went 

  • Hi Nat hope you don't mind me asking if you've had your colonoscopy yet

  • Hi [@Sabr]‍ 

    How far pregnant are you now. You last said they wouldn’t do any further tests because you’re pregnant, is that going to remain the same all through your pregnancy or are they waiting until you get through certain trimesters. I am really feeling quite desolate at the moment. I’m stuck in the middle like we all are with little information. My dihoreaha has returned and so have my ttummy pain after any B/M. Ive been told they are looking for a surgeon, but I’m starting to get mega concerned now because i haven’t heard anything and was expecting some news last week. Ive been quite calm; obvs I’ve had a few moments lol; haven’t we all, but I’m beginning to feel like nothing is ever going to get done.x

    [@Claireg73][@Kitkit22][@Cazsur]‍ ...hope I’ve got everyone there.

    hi Kit are you back from your scan. How’s it gone. What a carry off, forgetting to tell you not to eat. In my experience, when you go in hospital for a procedure, you just want to be straight in and out ASAP, not hanging about needlessly. I wonder if they had stand in staff on and not the regular staff; hence the hiccup. I’ve heard nothing about my op. I’m fed up. I can’t sleep anymore, I just wake up throughout the night and I now look dreadful. I just want to get back to normal...plus ive been off work for ages which is a major worry.

    Claire, hope you’re well. I know you said your scan was great news but have you had an appointment date to see the consultant yet. 

    Cazsur...have you had your fit test. I had mine and it was high, followed by colonoscopy and now I’m awaiting surgery; if they can find a consultant. You have to push for things Hun.

     Hope you’re all staying safe

    Xx

     

  • Oh bless you. What was your fit number if you don't mind me asking. I am not pregnant but have been suffering from stomach problems for nearly three years. It's weird because I am gaining weight. But my bms are sometimes black especially if I drink wine. My doctor said to me to give it another 3 weeks and she will give me a fit test. I am completely freaked out like you are. I keep getting indigestion which is a sign. Hope you get sorted out soon x

  • If you don't mind me asking what they found on your colonoscopy