Hi Jemma,

Welcome to Cancer Chat. It's good to hear you're getting this checked out and that the GP is efficient - it sounds like they're being very thorough.

Hopefully it won't be long to wait to find out some answers from the tests.

Meanwhile if anyone here has any similar experience to share then hopefully they'll be along soon.

Wishing you all the best,

Ben
Cancer Chat Moderator

Thank you Ben, 

My Fit test came back negative for blood in the stool so I am abit confused, my bloods came back normal but my Calprotectin levels are slightly elevated in my stool so I guess there is some mild inflammation and nothing to worry about. Apologies for overreacting, maybe the black stool was a one off?

All the best, 

Jemma 

I know how you are feeling right now, however my fit test has come back positive with very high level of bleeding into the bowel that I never even noticed so it can definitely happen both ways. (I only spoke to the doctor because of constipation and extreme lethargy, blood test came back high CRP) they did the fit to rule out but I got a shock! 

I am so relieved for you that your test came back clear though but do stay vigilent. My referral has come through very quickly which has done nothing to allay my fears- test result this week, scope booked next week!

Fingers crossed your issues settle back down. Xxx

Thank you for your kind words and I am sorry that your experiencing your symptoms it most be really worrying, all I can say is that we are here on this forum to support you. 

Good luck with your scope examination soon. 

I've recently found out that my calprotectin level is 173 which is borderline and I've had a few bowel issues over the weekend, this morning I had one bout of faecal incontinence which was abit embrassing, however I am so glad I wasn't out anywhere.

The doctor says I could have an infection or IBD depending on how the results of the next two stool samples. 

All the best, 

Jemma x

I wouldn't know what a normal reading was so can't offer anything supportive there, but I am glad there isn't anything sinister going on and I do really hope you get some answers and- a plan, soon. Xx

Good Morning, 

Thank you so much :). I had bouts of Diarrhea yesterday and I had a bowel movement 4 times which is not my usual pattern as I usually struggle with constipation. I have been keeping a stool diary for my doctor and myself.

This morning I had a werid looking stool it looked like it was partially formed and partially black. It was easy to pass and part of the stool was floating. So I just want some clarity now.  The second occurrence of the black stuff in a few days.. 

How are you doing?

Kindest regards, 

Jemma xx 

I am surprisingly positive. My current promise to remain up beat is working so far, had a wobble or two due to unrelated bad news but on the whole OK. Not much longer to wait now fingers crossed so there is that. 

Honestly if not for the positive fit result and some other symptoms I would not even have been concerned at all so need to keep that in mind. 

I think the diary is a great idea, are you keeping a food and drink one alongside it? If not worth making a few notes there's in case there is any correlation?  I do hope you aren't left in the dark waiting too long. Xx

I am glad you are remaining positive, I am trying to get on with my day too as I have a tendency to try and find answers obsessively. I am putting down what I am eating too but since that blackish stool this morning I am now showing what looks to be menstruation blood xx I am having some irrigular bleeding as my implant is due to end in May but getting checked over tomorrow by the nurse.

I feel like my body is just upside down haha

Jem 

Hi, hope you're feeling better today?

Had my scope done. Results were good. Some inflammation but nothing sinister. Some grade 2 haemorrhoids.. Doctor advised talkingt o the gp again given my symptoms and family history to rule out other issues but so relieved!!

Fingers crossed you get your answers soon. Xxx