Colorectal fast track

Hi I'm just wanting to pick people's brains, my mum has been suffering from constipation and bowel problems for over a year now her doctors are useless and don't want to listen to what's wrong with her, somehow she has been fast tracked referred to a colorectal surgeon her doctor doesn't know who referred her or why her stomach is severely bloated she has had a nasty taste in her mouth about 7 months which her doctor thinks she makes up all these symptoms for the fun of it, her blood supply to her legs feel like it's being cut off and she probably spent the last 4 months in bed as it's the only way she can be pain free as she is in agony when standing, I'm at my wits end about what to suggest to help her the doctor put phone down on her yesterday as she been in so much agony and pain for ages she got angry at them as they don't believe her, any advice would be so much appreciated TIA 

  • Welcome to Cancer Chat, Worriedaboutmum.

    I'm sorry to hear about what your mum is going through. I'm sure many of our members will understand how this is taking a toll on both of you and will come along shortly to offer support and advice.

    Until you get to chat with people here, feel free to call our nurses and ask for suggestions to make your mum feel a bit more comfortable while she waits for her appointment with the colorectal surgeon. They're available on this phone number 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Best wishes to you and your mum,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator