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. 

[@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,

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

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

Aww wow I bet you're thrilled. Not at the prospect of having colitis but them saying it's not sinister. Can I ask did you have the stool sample test and bloods tests taken beforehand? I'm concerned obviously because my stool sample came up positive now I'm scared of the blood results. I know I'll have low iron because I'd just had an horrible period and lost so much blood. I'm shaking every time my mobile goes off now x

Hey yea I had the blood tests and fit test. My stool sample was positive too x it's badly effected my blood pressure from losing so much blood it's one of the reason they speeded up my referral xxx

Can I ask how long your fit test took to come back? 

I had to ring for my results, apparently they don't contact you unless they need to x think it took about 2 weeks in total x