Hi I just wanted to drop a message in to say I'm going through a similar thing! I had lose stools extreme high calprotectin levels then I randomly went back to normal now I can't go toilet I have bleeding and mucus and im reliant on laxatives. I haven't been seen yet my Dr put my referral through as a non urgent due to theothe calprotectin levels dropping alot but said he couldn't ignore the fact the level was still high ( first one 1500 second one a few weeks later 654 and Jan this year was 145) due to Covid still waiting and my anxiety is through the roof and I'm fearing the worst as I've had these problems for 18 months on and off!

I hope you get answers and that it's not anything too serious

Hi Frankii

Please try not to worry although I know it's much easier to say that. I also have high anxiety and know how scary all this must be for you. I'm glad to hear you are being monitored a lot and they are doing stool samples to check your calprotectin levels. I was told by my GP that there was no point for a stool sample at the moment because they won't test it due to the risk of COVID in the stools. I am also undergoing some scary symptoms and like you have suffered for a while. On and off I've had rectal bleeding for the past two years. I was told I hàd external piles over two years ago when my DD was born because the pain from them put me in hospital not my labour pains. since lockdown my piles have gotten worse and are not responding to treatments. The Dr has done two lots of blood tests and I've had two examinations since March this year. They can still feel ànd see them . My worries come from losing weight back in March without trying to and that has completely freaked me out. I have also had a change in bowel habits and my stools have gotten thinner and looser this past week. I've had a lower abdomen scan which came back clear because I also suffered with pain in my abdomen and had high liver levels showing on my blood tests. I was convinced I had ovarian cancer or something wrong with my liver then but it was fine. I guess what I'm trying to say is please don't fear the worst. Often our minds can jump to the worst case scenario. I'm trying CBT to help my anxieties but I also know that until I get some answers about my current symptoms I too will worry about everything. 

Hi [@Sabr]‍

The blood was sometimes yes although the past week or so it's been everyday :cry: it's on the outside and in the toilet bowl and when i wipe now.... I'm praying it's just a reopened anal tear or hemorrhoids like you suggested. I've come off my movicol as it was just making me rush to the toilet 10x a day so that may be why?

Is there nothing they can do for you before February? I completely understand you need to heal but surely they can do something for you to put your mind at ease? 

Hi all hope you don't mind me crashing in..was diagnosed with cancer over four years ago,and started bleeding bad from back passage when I had chemotherapy, bright red and clots regularly, very messy.had camera to check,yes hemeroids camera showed them like petals of a flower all the way around the inside,I was offered treatment but warned Very painful and could still return so just left them still have bleeding weekly but got us to it bit of pain now and again easily bearable.

Frankie.  Movicol is what My wife is on,you should only have six max a day and then only to clean you out try taking less and take at night then it should work in morning or slightly later, food you eat can help as well.

Hope things get sorted soon.

Best wishes to all.

Billy

Hey [@Billygoatt]‍ I wouldn’t be scared if I was seeing fresh blood in my stool. The blood I see more or less makes my stool look maroon so so scared.

[@Frankii]‍ I’m very sure it’s just a reopened fissure or hemorrhoid as the blood you see is fresh. 

Unfortunatly they can’t do anything about me, it honestly is such a horrible position to be in.

Hi [@Sabr]‍ how are you?

I had my colonoscopy it really wasn't that bad i found I didn't need a sedative only a little gas an air. 

I have to wait 2-4 weeks for the official biopsy results but its a good job i did push for one as i have ulcerative colitis.

Thankyou for all your support, ill keep checking this so i can see how your getting on. 

Hi all, hope you don’t mind me jumping on post, I’ve been bleeding since July from the back passage with bowel movements and sometimes bloody mucus drips before or after I go to the toilet mostly light blood but the mucus is slightly darker which worries me, have phoned the doctors so many times since July just kept sending me suppositorys and laxatives movicol and bysicodol which never solved the problem which what they thought it was, all my bloods were fine apparent from inflammatory markers were slightly high but they wasn’t bothered about that so no further action, stool test came back clear, anyway recently they sent me for a colonoscopy they got me in on the 10th of november for a bare in mind I had 12 phone calls and only see the doctor once in August in the whole time so unless you push for things you won’t get answers,

i had the colonoscopy turned out I had 2 internal Hemorrhoids which the surgeon banded at the time and said he was 99% sure that was what was causing me all these problems, anyway I had the sedative and gas and air procedure was uncomfortable but the nurses were brilliant and helped me through it. And I kept watching it on the screen too lol now nearly 5 weeks on I’m still bleeding and still struggling to go unless I have laxatives and I’m getting so down because I’m really not hopefully it has worked didn’t even see the bands come off as it was 7 days before I could go after the procedure, rang the doctors and been to the hospital but been sent home again really not sure what to do now, just hope they haven’t missed something serious, but they did say lots of people do bleed for weeks and some don’t, I’m really at my wits end just want to be happy and healthy mummy for my 2 little girls, thanks for listening , 

[@Frankii]‍ hey I am glad you went for the colonoscopy and I’m also glad it wasn’t something life threatening. Atleast they know what it is and you can now get it treated. I can feel a lump on my anal verge now so I’m more worried.

[@Tinka1987x]‍ have you tried changing your diet ? So glad it was just Hemmeroids for you.

Try to keep calm and not worry,  it could be internal hemorrhoids or a benign polyp that isn't anything too serious. I'm always here for a chat if you need. Stay strong not long now xxxx

I really do hope so :( keep me in your prayers. So stressed out.

Hi hope you don't mind me joining the chat. I've had bleeding since July and over the past few months it's got worse every time I go to the toilet im Passing blood with clots. I feel that I have had to nag my drs to take it seriously. I'm due to have a colonoscopy on Tuesday and I'm starting to get really scared. I have 2 young daughters and all I can think is what will happen to them if its serious. 

Hi hope you don't mind me joining the chat. I've had bleeding since July and over the past few months it's got worse every time I go to the toilet im Passing blood with clots. I feel that I have had to nag my drs to take it seriously. I'm due to have a colonoscopy on Tuesday and I'm starting to get really scared. I have 2 young daughters and all I can think is what will happen to them if its serious. 

Hi,

sorry you're going through this too. I haven't slept for days convinced it's serious. I also have 2 young children and can't even look at them without breaking down. I have referral for further investigations so assuming I'll be having a colonoscopy soon too. 

Hi [@lyn24]‍ 

I know how you feel i was exactly the same i was panicking and my anxiety was through the roof at the time! The colonoscopy and the prep wasn't as bad as i thought and they tell you straight away if they see anything, then it gets sent away. You can do this :love: i promise! I'm always here for a chat xxx

Thank you so much x I have to say reading the posts on here have helped that I'm not the only one and that it might be nothing serious x just guess it's easy to think the worse x 

[@lyn24]‍  oh absolutely its easy to think the worst i tore myself apart for 11 months over my symptoms and mine just turned out to be IBD. But honestly only one more day for you! Mix the prep with orange squash and make sure its cold makes it easier to drink.... Take a book or something to the appointment for something to do while you wait xx

Thank you x I have mixed with dilute orange it's still not great but using a straw x I have a book to take with me just want to get to stop bleeding

I hope you don't mind me joining in conversation. I had red blood on the toilet paper after a bowel movement. I rang my GP, and am having blood tests tomorrow, and a rectal examination. I am also going to have a stool test. I am praying they find piles, but deep down I think it's cancer. Last year I had endometrial cancer, so I'm convinced I'm going to be unfortunate again. 

If it's bright red blood chances are it's piles x good to hear they are seeing you quickly xx

Just had physical examination, no piles, so I'm even more scared now. I've got my fit test to do now. 

Hi,

This was me last week. I finally went to the Doctors and she did an internal but no piles were found, I did the fit sample the next day and got a message saying they had found blood in the bowel. I've had bloods taken and waiting for the results. I'm convinced it colorectal cancer too. I've been referred for further investigations I'm beyond scared and my anxiety levels are through the roof

I have had these thoughts since July when my bleeding started. Today I went abs had an endoscopy the nursing team were so kind and helpful and the procedure wasn't that bad at all. They happily answered all my questions and explained everything. I have had some biopsies taken but the consultant was confident that it is colitis. It's not great but it's not cancer that's the main thing x so although it is so much easier to think the worse there are actually lots of treatable conditions that cause bleeding xx