I am in the same position all has come about with having a diabetic review and blood tests indication my iron levels are low and B12 levels, and have loose stoos at times (watery) so no idea if any blood in them, just thought the loose stools were because i was exercising more since 1st July have been taking part in the 1 million step challenge and powerhoop twice per week for a long time, so no fatigue having a telephone assessment next week but no idea what they will be asking. My youngest grandson is 16 month old and my youngest daughter gets married in April, i feel i am doomed. Husband has no idea what to say to me i am sure, had to tell a good friend what is happening as needed someone to talk to, keep in touch and good luck x

Hi,

So sorry you're going through this as well.

My Husband been great and is going through the exact same thing as me, but he does have worse symptoms.

I'm just beside myself, I can't eat, can't sleep and can't focus on anything else.

Good luck to you too x

Thanks i am trying to not think too much, and not sure how my husband feels, as he never says, maybe i should ask .

Wow I can tell from your post that your anxiety is through the roof!

Slow down and think of the positives.

Your blood tests were clear.

You have been referred for a colonoscopy, this tests finds anything believe me.

You have been referred on the two week referral as if there's a slight chance cancer is suspected OR... as i'm sure your GP knows and mine too.... you are very anxious , they do the urgent referral so you get in quicker, sometimes this is what they do so the hell you are going through with imagining the absolute worst outcome can be sorted quicker. If they find anything, in my experience you will be told at the test. Hope your husband has his test date, if not maybe contact them and hurry them up. Blood does have other causes though but we always imagine the worst.

I know 100% the hell you are going through, thinking it can't be anything but bad news and this will make your symptoms worse because that is all you will be focusing on so every little ache or pain that any other time you wouldn't think twice about, in your mind you think it has to be cancer.

I hope in around 3 weeks time you have put all this worry behind you and you can get on with enjoying life.

Let me know how you get on. I've been there several times, sometimes good news and sometimes bad but everytime is hell until you get answers x

Hi Anxious123456,

I've seen your post and couldn't not reply as I'm in a similar situation to you. 

I'm 31 and been having all sorts of issues with my bowels and stools, even tiny bits of blood on two occasions. I have a blood test on Monday as have symptoms of, and doctor suspects, anemia. This is as far as I've got so far and it's all causing me so much stress and anxiety. Sometimes it's worse than anxiety its full blown panic attack! I've even been crying my eyes out on the phone to the samaritans this morning as my anxiety is so bad it's making me feel very low. Like you, I also have young children which is my main concern so I really can sympathise with you. 

I really hope you get your colonoscopy soon so your mind can hopefully be put to rest but your not alone xx

Hi I'm wondering how you're getting on? I have similar symptoms at the moment and can't even get through to my GP! I have done an e-consult explaining my symptoms and they're going to ring me tomorrow at some point. 

My GP rang me this afternoon and has referred me to gastroenterology on the urgent 2 week wait. I'm also getting a calprotecin stool sample done and a blood test. 

I hope everyone is ok! I've just realised I've not eaten a single thing today and I'm not even hungry. This is very unlike me! 

Hey hun I'm just wondering how you got on? Would love an update as I'm in a similar situation xx

Did everything turn out OK? Xx

Hi, yes! I thought I'd updated here, whoops! I was diagnosed with microscopic colitis, so thankful it wasn't anything more serious!