Hi all,
24M, exercise regularly, otherwise fit and healthy. Extremely worried that I am exhibiting severe cancer symptoms.
Around the end of January had a localised painful spot in my abdomen occur suddenly (that is tender to touch). The pain seems to resonate down the RHS of my abs. The pain has been constant for 5 months now. At this stage I did not notice any bowel changes, blood in stool, change in motions etc. GP thought the issue was muscular.
Fast forward 3 months and a visit to A/E with the same issue. The doctors performed an abdominal ultrasound and blood tests - came back all clear. No anemia.
After visiting the hospital I notice I am slightly more constipated than usual... this then progresses into the feeling of incomplete evacuation and needing the loo all the time. I have developed pains around the anus and lower back and buttock ache, also. My bowel habits have changed to every 2 days I feel completely "alien" down there.
GP says unlikely to be CRC because of age and timeline of events. Refers me to sports physio. Another month passes and I'm still experiencing these issues.
I have since gone privately and have booked a colonoscopy and CT scan. I am so so worried of the outcome of these tests, however. It seems that I am exhibiting every single sinister symptom out there and at this point have already diagnosed myself with late stage CRC. I really have given up hope. Right now I'm sat here with severe back ache, RHS tummy pain, change in bowels, sciatica, and lightheadedness.
Any words of encouragement would be fabulous during this time as I really am struggling.
Thank you.
