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Hello all,

I have ibsD.. symptoms worse in the mornings, I go multiple times a morning, always soft stool and a lot of it. Since Sunday, I think I've been in a flair. I've been a little worse off than usual. My stomach is loud, lots of intestinal noises, going to the bathroom as soon as I wake up.

A few days ago I passed my third stool with lots of mucus but this time the mucus had a few red strips within it. I've passed mucus before but it's usually clear or the color of My stool. I haven't noticed any since but I can't stop thinking about it. I have health anxiety as it is, so I'm not sure what to do.

I Had a clear colonoscopy a few months back, a clear abdominal and pelvic US, as well as a negative stool test for H. Pylori. Do I need to be worried? I hear about mucus with hard stools but my stool is always soft. Should I go back to the doctor or am I overreacting?

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Hi, I used to have this when I was more on the diarrhoea side than I am now. Usually on the last trip to the toilet for the day! I think as well as long as it is red blood and not lots of it, it's okay. You have had lots of procedures lately so if it was something to worry about I'm sure they would have found it then. But perhaps run it pass your doctor to be on the safe side, especially if you are going to worry about it!

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Soery maureen not sure why ghis comment has replied to you was meant for someone else! Site can be hard to navigate. I do apologise xx

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Bellabex in reply toBellabex

It was meant for mommy of two xx

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Mommy_of_2 in reply toMaureen1958

thank you. I think I will call my gastro on Monday and see when I can get an appt.

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Bellabex

I wish I could help you but I am still in tbe early stages of these problems myself however I just want to assure you not to get to worried if that is all possible...i understand that we do worry but try to focus on yourself and realise what is right with you and what is not. By guidance from this sight I have reached a clear conclusion to note my symptoms more often in hope that it will help us wether it be now or 6-10 - 12 months down the line. I truly hope you get answers from the proffessionals as I wish to also! Take great care and power to you Xxxxxx 💓

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Mommy_of_2 in reply toBellabex

thank you! I hope you find answers as well.

Ummm have you had a recent calprotectin test? Did they take samples on the colonoscopy for microscopic colitis? You can’t see this by eye and would cause these symptoms. Along with weight loss. If it is it can be controlled with medication

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Mommy_of_2 in reply to

nope, no biopsies were taken. The doctor just said everything looks good.

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Look up microscopic colitis

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Mommy_of_2 in reply to

I looked but my stools are usually formed .. soft but formed, not watery diahrhea

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Leo70

I would be inclined to let your doctor know about this just to be on the safe side.

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hutch368

See your GP just to make sure there is nothing untoward. Blood may indicate piles, but if it is a regular occurrence then see your GP.Fingers and toes crossed that you have made that appointment when you have read this.

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