blood count /colonoscopy

[Lancashirelass07]

have felt dizzy for moncolonths ,finally plucked up courage to see GP. Blood count came back low, so had to do a stool fit test. That came back positive, now I have to have colonoscopy.

I am going out of my mind with worry. Frightened to death it's the big C. Dr really worried me telling me what it might be. I am in my late70 s. So not looking good .

Anyone else gone through this, with positive results.

[Dolphin14]

Hi

I've seen this happen that the test was positive and the colonoscopy negative. It's hard to think positive, I would be feeling the same as you.

When is your procedure?

🐬

[Lancashirelass07 in reply to Dolphin14]

thank you, not sure , only found out yesterday, about 10 days I think, will probably die from heart attack before then, with worrying

[Dolphin14 in reply to Lancashirelass07]

I'm so sorry. It's will be tough to get through the wait, it always is.

We are here to support you. I hope things work out in your favor ❤️

[zeezou]

Recently, one of my batchmates had to get a colonoscopy after facing rectal bleeding for months. The doctors have to be explicit in that way just so that the patient is mentally prepared. She also had a family history of colorectal cancer. But her colonoscopy showed no abnormal growth, just some ulceration. Don't worry too much, medical technology has made unbelievable advancements and you will be absolutely fine. Sending love and good energy your way. 💞

[Lancashirelass07]

thank you for replying. I am a wreck. Hadn't had any bowel problems before , just dizzy

[Dolphin14]

healthunlocked.com/coloncan...

This site is a cancer site. I'm not sure if it would be triggering for you but they may have more answers for you

[Beavis2022]

Blood in stool is very common, and can come from multiple reasons. I freaked, too, but all was well. Just part of getting older, I guess.

[Lancashirelass07 in reply to Beavis2022]

thanks, did you have colonoscopy. ?

[Beavis2022 in reply to Lancashirelass07]

Yes, I had two. first one normal. Then from Cologard, it said positive results, which scared me to death, All it meant was blood in stool which can be common. Second colonoscopy said all was good, just adhesions, nothing serious, They should have told me "positive: doesn't mean you have cancer, just that there's blood in the stool. Good luck to you with yours......

[Lancashirelass07 in reply to Beavis2022]

thank you for your reply, can stop freaking out , it's awful frightened myself reading about blood test results now . Will have to be brave and get on with it