Colon cancer

[Jlo198751]

Hi everyone! So I’ll start off by saying I’m 32 years old I’ve suffered with diarrhea since my 20’s now I’m scared i have colon cancer I spoke with a GI she doesn’t think it is she wants to run some test.My other symptoms I have are gas or bloating,my stool come out thin some times. Any encouraging words would be helpful my anxiety is so bad I’m literally forcing myself to eat

[Dalph87]

Sounds like IBS, if you had colon cancer you won't be here anymore to tell us (it's been a decade since your symptoms started). Get checked if you're worried.

[Jlo198751 in reply to Dalph87]

Hi! So I’ve spoke with a GI and she doesn’t think it’s cancer but my anxiety is still all over the place have an appt today with my PCP for the anxiety

[Nicole_GCCA Partner]

Hi Jlo198751,

Thanks for sharing and I'm sorry to hear about the symptoms you are experiencing.

How did the appointment with the GP go?

It can be very nerve-wracking to experience symptoms, and anxiety can increase syptoms unfortunately. The best thing to do is to continue to follow up with your health care team. Let us know what the primacy care dr. said and what your next steps are.

We're here for you and hoping you get some relief.

~Nicole @ GCCA

[Jlo198751 in reply to Nicole_GCCA]

Thank you for the reply I’ve spoke with a gastroenterologist and she doesn’t think it’s cancer doing labs tomorrow to see if anything is abnormal

[Nicole_GCCA Partner in reply to Jlo198751]

Good luck with the appointment - keep us posted!

~Nicole @ GCCA

[Nicole_GCCA Partner in reply to Jlo198751]

Just checking in - did you get your lab results back yet?

Keep us posted when you have a chance.

~Nicole @ GCCA

[Jlo198751 in reply to Nicole_GCCA]

Hi yes labs all came back normal

[Nicole_GCCA Partner in reply to Jlo198751]

That's great to hear. Did the specialist give you any information or resources on managing your symptoms? I hope that your symptoms subside. This group on healthunlocked may be a good resource: healthunlocked.com/theibsne...

~Nicole @ GCCA

[Jlo198751 in reply to Nicole_GCCA]

Thank you for the information