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Scaredv
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Hi, I've been diagnosed with ibs for a few years but this year over the last month I've had some awful symptoms many of which when I read point towards IBD or Cancer as well as 100 other things. I had a fit test which was positive and have been referred for an urgent colonoscopy. 

Im so frightened as to what they may find just got my bloods back and my caloproctin levels are over 1500 so I'm thinking the worst. I'm 42 female with no family history but can't stop thinking the worst. 

Anyone has similar and it turn out not to be cancer, ibd.  I need to stay calm as worryinv is making my symptoms worse too any suggestions of how to keep busy whilst waiting on the colonoscopy. Thanks 

 

Update had a call from my doctor said it's highly likely I have bowel cancer or IBD I'm in bits. My colonoscopy is next Thursday anyone in a similar position and got positive news please thanks

  • Hi Scaredv and welcome to the community.

    I'm glad you have a date for your colonoscopy but I know the wait until your appointment over the next 7 days will be tough. I hope the tips and advice given in this article will help keep you calm but hopefully some of our members will be along soon to offer their suggestions and share their colonoscopy experiences with you.

    I'm not sure from your post whether you have had a colonoscopy before but if you haven't and would like to find out more about the procedure then have a look at this page on our website. I also hope it helps to know that 9 out of 10 people who are urgently referred are not diagnosed with cancer.

    Wishing you all the best for next week and fingers crossed for good news.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Offline in reply to Moderator Steph

    Thanks Steph I'm in a right state just want to know what I'm dealing with. Ended up at our of hours last night as the pain and constantly being stuck to the toilet was getting me really worried. Unfortunately nothing they can do for me just got to wait for the scope. If anyone has any suggestions how to calm yourself and help symptoms please do share. I'll try anything. I'm taking buscopan and Paracetamol thanks 

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