Hello Lil.D, 

You did well to get this checked so never feel embarrassed about this and remember doctors do this on a daily basis so they are totally used to situations like yours. It's reassuring that your colonoscopy came back clear - that must have been a relief for you. I hope that they can tell you more about where this blood is coming from and that it stops happening as well soon as it must be distressing for you to see this every day. 

Hopefully you will get some clarity soon as to what is going on when you see your doctor to discuss your stool sample. I hope this appointment is happening soon and that you get the answers and reassurance you need at the moment. 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

I have had lower back pain for years now but recently much worse can't stand for longer than ten minutes ,have had one or other issues with my bowels for years also went about 5 months ago & had sigmoidoscopy after fit test was very high had 2 polyps removed no issues & was told fit test was probably due to me having camplybacter about 6 weeks before ,bleeding is still ongoing now have had 2 issues with passing clots & another fit test has came back high so colonoscopy ct is now arranged just feeling very anxious in general about all this I haven't lost any weight but I am very tired all the time 

I'm sorry that your going through all this, don't know about you but I'm feeling very alone.

So frustrating trying to get answers, with every appointment I feel hopeful then just deflated, I know it could be something simple but can't stop the mind wandering, I completely understand your anxiety, and the waiting is torture.

I'll be interested to hear about your next results if you want to discuss them. Hope all goes well for you.

Thank you for posting.

Thank you so much for reply yes it is very lonely & feel like a bit of a baby worrying so much as I know it could be so many other things & I have a great family I could talk to but don't want to worry them until I know there is something to worry about ,

Thank you,

It was a relief to have a clear colonoscopy, (as my father had very aggressive cancer that appeared to start in the bowel) however it has left me thinking where to I go from here?

I have contacted my Dr surgery asking for my results but the reception has said I have to see the doctor so that is concerning and the wait is agonising.

It feels strange, I have a great family too, but I think I'm afraid that they will either think to much about it and maybe treat me different, or think to little and I'll feel belittled about my dread and concern, making me feel even more alone.

Spoke to bowel nurse this morning & first instance will be a ct colonoscopy as with various illnesses I have asthma diabetes, previous t.i.a,s I cannot have a general anesthetic & cannot tolerate without ,had previously  tried twice with sedation & doctors eventually  had to give me general though that was when when health was OK  was told that I won't get appointment  for a 2/3 months don't know how I am going to settle head till then I still feel as if I am making a big deal out of nothing & am being a baby