Stool Question with other concerns.......

[JMWC778]

I have some silly questions but Is giving me anxiety,

I go to the bathroom normally but the shape is different, my Doc said is normal

Depending on what I eat, I can go from 1- 4 daily but always a minimum of 1 per day.

I do take Beets/Juice mix with other veggies, so I understand that can be a factor, but how long does that take to flush ect ?

I do not have a family history of any Cancer or Colon ect.

My doctor is refusing to give me a colonoscopy since I'm 32 with no health issues besides elevated BP- Blood pressure, which was due to stress and Overweight 30BMI.

Yes, I'm active and weight 205 -5,11FT Male. I eat healthily and I have my cheats days, I do drink on weekends.

I do have Right oblique pain, for over 9 months, but it feels more like a muscle, and I also spoke to my doc he felt my organs and blood test ect, he stated I have a Pulled muscle and that it takes time to heal, maybe is just be panicking, but I've been to my doc over 4 times, not this time I urge for a Stool test, and a Sonogram of my stomach, organs etc. he stated that this was extreme, and not necessary, but he will do it to please my mind.

so my question really is Perhaps is me overreacting or?

Highly aprreciated

Thanks.

[JMWC778]

Sorry I do not understand what your trying to say, are you asking me or telling me?

[JMWC778]

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[JMWC778]

Yes, My Doctor gave me one, this is the 2nd day of testing, Tomorrow is the last day, and then back to the doc for results, etc. just I guess overreacting perhaps. overall I'm extremely healthy.

[JMWC778]

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[JMWC778]

Worth the risk of the client or the risk of adding it to the list of check-ups ?> sorry i';m confused, that statement sounded more political than a health response.

[JMWC778]

Yea , Something he said, but he also did not want to give me the F I T-test, I actually insisted, as he knows my Health history, but maybe I'm being paranoid.

[Math_Person]

Colon cancer is on the rise in younger people now, for unknown reasons. (Here, "younger" means under age about 50). But you seem to have few if any symptoms of this or other cancer. A simple test for intestinal issues is to test for blood in your stool. Start simple with your testing.

[JMWC778 in reply to Math_Person]

Thanks for your reply but are you saying I have some or few? kinda confused me on that question. BTW I also have Lumbar pain, but that is due to my herniated disk

[Nicole_GCCA Partner]

Hello JMWC778 ,

Thank you for posting and I'm sorry to read about what you are experiencing.

Sometimes it can be difficult to know if you are pushing an issue with your doctor that isn't there, or if they are dismissing a legitimate issue. That's why we're such big fans of getting a second opinion. Having a fresh set of eyes can be beneficial.

I've worked with thousands of patients over the years and I will say this - while we may not have medical degrees, many times patients experience symptoms that are dismissed as not serious, and they turn out to be something that should have been taken more seriously.

I'm saying this not to cause you additional worry, but to say that if something seems off in your body, become your own health advocate. This could mean seeing various doctors and keeping at it until you receive answers as to why you are experiencing the pain.

In regards to your pulled muscle, I would ask, was that a specialist or a primary care doctor who diagnosed this? 9 months is a long time to be in pain, and perhaps seeing a specialist to investigate the cause of the pain would be worth it.

My first reaction is that no, you are not over-reacting - but that's because this is the internet - I do not know you and your history. People often use the word "hypochondriac" as a way to dismiss unexplained pain or symptoms. Trust me, people with hypochondria do exist, but without knowing you, there's no way to say you are overreacting, or if you are being dismissed by your doctor.

Your health is important - and we would rather advise you to seek a second opinion and self-advocate for additional tests, than just assume that it's you overreacting, and not getting answers for your pain.

You absolutely could have a pulled muscle, and I'm not sure how long those take to heal, but speak to a specialist who will be able to give you more information about a pulled muscle and what you can be doing to encourage healing.

A FIT is a very low-cost test to detect blood in the stool, and it is not unreasonable to request one.

Please keep in mind that this site does not offer medical advice, the members here are sharing from their own experiences. The only people who can diagnose you are doctors. We're here to help you in any way we can. I'd rather be called a hypochondriac and get a second opinion to determine the cause of my symptoms and pain, as opposed to chalking it up to "being in my head".

Please keep us posted, we're here for you!

~Nicole, GCCA Staff Member & Colon Cancer Connected Site Administrator