I am almost the same age as you and have had many of the same symptoms I had quite severe bleeding from the back passage 18 months ago but bloods and fit test came back okay. However I am still having issues and have paid to have these investigations done privately so irs good that your doctor is taking it seriously. My treatment is going to cost in excess of £2000 as my gp is useless. 
liads of people however how have positive fit test but cheat colonoscopy so please don't worry too much x

I've heard alot of this recently. 

glad you've been able to go privately for the investigations. for years I've had doctors tell me it was just ibs but since moving to a more rural area I've found my gp to be brilliant to be honest. she's gone down every avenue to rule things out. First gp I've seen thats said you deffinalty don't get bleeding with ibs.  glad to hear. I've never really had health issues and we just started trying for a baby so it's all hit at the wrong time. think brain isn't taking much of it in. hope everything goes well for you too!  I'm dreading the laxatives more ;) 

I actually went back to my gp and saw a different doctor as was very disappointing to be having to have this done private, he decided that I did fit the criteria and was really nice, he has refered me for an urgent colonoscopy. I also realised I'd not done a fit test before just a calprotecin test. Honestly I'm terrified genuinely have every symptom of bowel cancer and a family history of it x

me too! I'm not terrified because I think you can very easily wind your self up. it's in the back of my head. I'm now working on the basis of preparing my self to hear those words if that's even a thing and anything less is amazing. I've just found that my grandad actually died of colon cancer which I was unaware of so that sent the blood pressure up a little earlier. however its not like anything g can be changed. were on the right path and everything than can be done, will be done. I'm sat more regretting not having kids sooner as we had only just started trying g 

If you don't mind me asking what did your bloods come back like? Are you anemic or anything? I'm surprised your doctor has mentioned cancer because it wasn't mentioned to me although I'm well aware what the 2 week cancer pathway is for x

In response to the situation with your grandfather, a doctor asked me if there was a family history of colon cancer and I said my grandfather may have died of it - we don't know for sure as he died before I was born - and the doctor said that was too far back to be relevant and were there any closer cases? Of course, every situation is different but that was the response I got.

my bloods all came back clear. very minor reading on liver function but nothing to be concerned about. previously I had a vitamin d defficancy but that was resolved with some supplements. other than that bloods have all been clear. I think that cancer was mentioned due to a positive fit test :) 

thanks so much. that is reassuring. it had been confirmed and it was my dad's dad but thank you thats really helpful :) 

You know what's so odd is that a while back I also had vitamin d deficiency which also resolved itself after a few months but like yourself my bloods came back absolutely fine x

mine was just after lockdown so think it was down to being in isolation. some time outdoors and supplements sorted it out. glad you've found a gp that listens. your on the right track. my procedure is weds next week so will let you know how it goes :) 

Hi, just got back from my colonoscooy. 

the laxatives weren't my proudest moment but all OK, tasted gross. but in all not bad at all. 

had sedation, the nurses were fab. was uncomfortable and a little painful but mainly due to 1 pedunculated polyp of 2.5mm in my lower sigmoid. back I'm 4 weeks time for it to be removed as the hospital I went to was just a community hospital so they are referring me to a bigger hospital for it. just awaiting pathology results. 

just thought for anyone having a mooch around threads I would update it. 

I've just got back from my sigmoidoscopy (I think its spelt) 

at my colonoscopy I was told the Polyp was 2.5mm and they were unable to remove it due to its size. referring me to a royal hospital for removal. 

again I did the moviprep in advance. unfortunatly they couldn't get a canula in so I opted for gas & air, throughout the procedure it became known that the Polyp was not 2.5mm but 50mm. 

the lights came on a canula was forced along with gas & air. I may add this was incredibly painful but was managed well by the team. 

After cutting the Polyp into 4 peices it was removed and will be sent off for testing. although my previous biopsies were benign they're sending it off as normal and to be sure.

what was meant to be a 20 minute removal ended up taking just over an hour. but the team were fab and very reassuring. 

 a KFC was had, an electric blanket was abused and I'm in bed watching love actually in November, don't dwell on what's coming, enjoy the relief after. 

just thought for anyone having a mooch around threads I would update it. 

I've just got back from my sigmoidoscopy (I think its spelt) 

at my colonoscopy I was told the Polyp was 2.5mm and they were unable to remove it due to its size. referring me to a royal hospital for removal. 

again I did the moviprep in advance. unfortunatly they couldn't get a canula in so I opted for gas & air, throughout the procedure it became known that the Polyp was not 2.5mm but 50mm. 

the lights came on a canula was forced along with gas & air. I may add this was incredibly painful but was managed well by the team. 

After cutting the Polyp into 4 peices it was removed and will be sent off for testing. although my previous biopsies were benign they're sending it off as normal and to be sure.

what was meant to be a 20 minute removal ended up taking just over an hour. but the team were fab and very reassuring. 

 a KFC was had, an electric blanket was abused and I'm in bed watching love actually in November, don't dwell on what's coming, enjoy the relief after. 

Can I ask if everything is ok now ? 
hubby has been bleeding maroon coloured blood for 10 days now, just waiting for tests , we're scared stiff , he's 57 

oh bless you, it can be really worrying. 

in my case the Polyp was removed and all issues I had prior to removal have now ended. 

so yes after removal everything had been peachy. finally some answers and feeling like a normal person again. x