Scared

I've recently had some bleeding after going to the toilet. It's bright red when I wipe and very little. 
 

It started a couple months ago, then went away for about a month now it's back. But now I have slight cramps to the left of my abdomen, when I say slight I mean like comes and goes and is subtle. But automatically makes me think the worse. I've put on quite a bit of weight recently. 

I wouldn't usually think much of it - but I'm so scared. my cousin currently has terminal cancer and is wary 30s (I'm 30). His was missed a few times by doctors with his symptoms being dismissed for other things. 

I'm seeing a doctor next week - but I'm honestly terrified - I can't sleep - I want to cry all the time.

I've convinced myself it's the worst case scenario - but I know the more rational answer is that it's something simple and that I have health anxiety. Could the anxiety be causing my cramping feeling? 

time will tell but I just had to get this off my chest.

my cousins illness is devestating my family so I just feel like I can't talk about it, one member of the family when I brought it up just said 'oh don't I honesty couldn't cope with you being ill too' and now I kinda feel like I don't want to know .

 

 

  • Hi,

    I am sorry to hear you are unwell.. I don't usually write in forums, but couldn't get past your post.
     

    While you are waiting, try and focus on something else that would generally improve you physical and mental health. Stress only makes things worse. Of course you might already have a healthy lifestyle, but while you wait for your check up you can always improve (eat healthier, and do some exercise).

    It won't be appropriate for anyone to speculate what it could be based on the symptoms. There could be tones of other things than cancer, don't always think the worst.
     

    This pandemic has really impacted NHS, therefore one piece of useful advice is after you see your GP (hopefully it will be nothing to worry about), but if you are referred to a consultant it is most likely it would take quite a while to see consultant. Don't wait, book a consultant appointment with private practice, they can check and do the referral for the NHS to carry out tests ( for free) that are necessary for proper diagnosis. That way you will pay ~£150 for the consultant appointment, but it will save you about 6 - 8 weeks of waiting time for the referral.

    I hope you will feel better

     

  • Hi Mallow06 - what was the diagnosis in the end?