Pain in ribs , pale stools with blood ,

[Shezza123]

Hi all I’m secretly getting worried but not telling anyone so I knew could talk to you all on here for advice , I have started to get slight pain under my right side ribs again , which is where I first had pain before got diagnosed with pbc .. I am also getting very pale solid stools now and for the first time today there was some blood in it ,but I don’t know if that was because it was a hard stool and just tore me slightly . I’ve recently started taking new medication colestid for itching so not sure if due to that . I was due to see consultant in April but they have cancelled my appointment to June but I can’t make that date so gonna be even longer . Shall I wait for consultant appointment or make appointment with my doctor .. thanks in advance for listening love sherrie

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Hi Shezza123,

If you havent had bloods tested recently then i would be going to gp to have them done. Dont wait for the consultant appointment, gp can check and if there is issue they will contact consultant for advice.

Xx

[Shezza123 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you I have booked my appointment but can’t get In till feb 8 th so I going to record everything till I go but if get any more pain I’ll get emergency appointment x

[Hidden in reply to Shezza123]

I would, i get pain regularly,dull ache and sharp stabbing(takes breath away) my bloods are being done every month at moment so i know what is going on as well as my gp and consultant. I think you should get appointment before,even if its to put mind at ease. Xx

[Shezza123 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for advice it’s first time I’ve passed blood so will phone docs if happens again x

[Hidden in reply to Shezza123]

Think if the blood was not due to it being hard and difficult to pass then you cant put off speaking to doctor. Xx

[Shezza123 in reply to Hidden]

I think was due to being difficult to pass so will see if happens again , thank you x

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Hi Shezza123

If you have passed any blood, then it is very important that you are medically assessed as soon as possible. If you cannot get to see your liver consultant then we would suggest getting an emergency appointment at your GP's.

Keep us posted,

Best wishes

Trust1

[Shezza123 in reply to Hidden]

It’s first time passed blood today so will see if happens again , pains eased a bit again , thanks for advice x

[Hidden in reply to Shezza123]

It can be very hard to see where the blood has come from if it is passed per rectum, which is why a GP/ specialist will be able to safely assess that for you.

Best wishes.

[alfredthegreat in reply to Shezza123]

Hi Shezza,

whilst you wait for your appointment to have the bleeding checked out it would be a good idea to drink plenty of fluid and eat plenty of things that will help keep your motions soft.

If as you say your motions are solid it could well be that you may have caused a small tear and this could result in some fresh red blood.

Hope all goes well for you at the appointment.

All the best to you.

Alf

[Shezza123 in reply to alfredthegreat]

Thank you for the advice x

[GrittyReads]

With pale stools I think you should ask to see someone asap.

The blood may well be because of the hard stool, but the two things together need to be checked out.

I would ask for an emergency appt. just on the basis of the pale stools, especially if this has been a sudden development that you have not had or reported before. Also, you should not have to wait nearly a month for blood test, when something like this has happened.

[Hidden in reply to GrittyReads]

I agree. Many people’s healthcare problems are made worse by waiting. You do not want to end up in a crisis situation.

[Shezza123]

I’m not really in pain any more and no more blood just pale stools .

[GrittyReads in reply to Shezza123]

With pale stools, I would see my GP as soon as possible: this is a recognised sign that the liver is a bit unhappy. As Osidge has said, above, things can get worse if you wait.

[Shezza123 in reply to GrittyReads]

Ok thank you for the advice

Sherrie .

[Shezza123]

Hi I went to doctors Friday as still pale stools , he sent me for emergency bloods will get results between Monday and Wednesday and if liver not functioning will get me quicker appointment with consultant than JULY .. thank you for all your advice everyone x

[alfredthegreat in reply to Shezza123]

Hi Sherrie,

Glad that you're getting it checked out.

Remember to keep up the fluids.

Best wishes.

Alf.

[Shezza123 in reply to alfredthegreat]

Thank you x

[Shezza123]

Hi I’ve had my results back from bloods thankfully liver no worse so thinking the problems are to do with my new medication for itching so got to continue monitoring it .. I’ve had funny sensation last few days and everyone thinks I’m going mad but I can feel my heart beat really powerful under my ribs and never had that before ?

[alfredthegreat]

Hi Sherrie, it's good news that your liver is no worse.

The powerful heartbeat that you mention could be stress related with the worry that you are going through but get it checked out if you feel that it's not normal.

Best wishes

Alf.