Hello th_1983,

As you're pregnant, it is difficult to know where these symptoms are coming from until further tests are done. It can be natural to think the worst, but this only has a negative impact on your wellbeing. There is some information on the colonoscopy test here, which I hope will make you feel more prepared.

All the best,

Moderator Anastasia

Hi! Sorry for late reply.. I just noticed your message. No I didn't.. my calprotectin was tested a month later in May 2021 and it had gone to 300+ and the following month back to normal and all symptoms went away. Doctor said they wouldn't do colonoscopy as I was pregnant. But they would monitor the situation and once baby arrives colonoscopy would be likely. My baby boy is now 9 months and I have recently left another calprotectin sample.. I'm so worried its high again!!! The GI doctor said its unlikely it would be cancer as calprotectin level would steadily go up and since mine went back to normal and all symptoms went away I'm hoping it's nothing sinister and maybe just ibd flare up.. I did leave a sample also in October which was 151 and doctor said this is grey area... so I'm now really stressed it's gone high in the last 6 months.... have you been in a similar situation?? 

Hi, 

in a similar situation. Did you ever find out the issue? My level was 383 but the consultant refuses to do a colonoscopy! X 

Hi,

Sorry to hear that! No I haven't... ever since the birth they have kept monitoring the level. Once it was over 100 - grey area but otherwise its been normal. 

Have you had issues before you were pregnant? If you have most likely pregnancy has caused a flare up. I had this with both of my pregnancies. After my first son was born I had small bowel mri which was normal. 

They wouldn't do colonoscopy during pregnancy as it's high risk. 

How are you now? Hope all is well!!