Scared I have c/ cancer

[Aussie1983]

Hi Everyone, I’m 37 F and the past two days I have been passing red . I have health anxiety and OCD and as you can imagine I’m struggling. I know I’m constipated and I put that down to. Lack of water and food as I’m too scared to eat. The picture and sorry TMI had a red streak and the ones I had the day before were red/pink inside and some Markings on the outside . I had eaten a vegan patty which had red lentils in it snd had red lollies but that was last Wednesday night . It’s now EasterMonday. I can’t call my GP being a holiday and I’m not sure if there is any slots avail tommorw until I call. I dont get pain .. last week I had very soft motions and the. The week before I had a tummy bug and I didn’t go for 4 days .... I don’t get blood when I wipe. I’m forcing myself not to google .

I’ve had a colonoscopy over 10yrs ago and they found a polyp and told me I have a bowel of a 80yr old ... I have a Bub in 2015 and I had done yearly occult tests that came back negative... most recently was March 2020. My other half says I’m fine it’s not C. But this consumes me ... I been reading on other posts and somewhat comforted that my feelings is not to be dismissed but I need to rationalise it .... easier said then done . Last night was small pellets that had a red stripe / streak ... I tried going before and only one small pellet .... when I push my bladder area feels crampy ... my periods are due in9 days and I have endometriosis and wondering maybe related to that I don’t know ..... I just want get pas this and enjoy my life xoxox

[Aussie1983]

Update : I just went again and did this . No red ! It still hard pebbles snd I had to rock myself back and fwd to get it out (does anyone else do that ?) but I’m a little at ease but the ones the days before still in my mind . Sorry for the TMI

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[Aussie1983 in reply to Aussie1983]

Update : another round can u see any red ? Sorry tmi

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[JoyceJH]

Hi there, It won't hurt to have a colonoscopy soon since your last one was done ten years ago and polyp is found..

[Nicole_GCCA Partner]

Dear Aussie1983 ,Thank you for posting in Colon Cancer Connected. I'm sorry that these symptoms are causing you anxiety - and also so sorry for not replying sooner to your post.

At age 27 the gastroenterologist said that you have the colon of an 80 year old? Have you been seeing this doctor regularly over the past 10 years? I'm not quite sure what they meant by that statement, but it sounds like you should be under the care of a doctor who is closely monitoring your bowel issues.

As hard as it is, try to not let the anxiety get to you too much. (I know that it is a lot easier said than done!). Our GI systems are very sensitive to stress and anxiety and can make symptoms worse.

This site does not offer medical advice, but we are here to share our experience and offer our advice. It should not replace speaking to your doctor. However, we recommend that you speak to a medical professional to find out for sure if there is blood in the stool and any issues.

There are many causes for blood in the stool, some are very treatable with medication, diet change, and minor procedures, and of course, there are more serious reasons for blood in the stool as well. For that reason, we always advise patients to seek medical care when they have blood in the stool.

Anytime you experience a change in bowel habits, it is a good idea to see your doctor. With COVID, this might be a virtual or telephone visit, but it is important that you reach out to your regular healthcare provider.

Many many people who post in our group are sure that they've got colon cancer, and thankfully, most of the time they do not. We do believe that if something is "off" it is very important to get it checked out. Sometimes that means changing Doctors. If you do not feel that your Doctor is taking your health concerns seriously, they may not be a good fit to be overseeing your medical care.

Health anxiety is a very real condition as it sounds like you are very familiar with. You may also find this group on HealthUnlocked to be additional support: healthunlocked.com/anxiety-...

Please contact a medical professional, it may be time to get a new gastroenterologist. If you do not have copies of your colonoscopy report from 10 years ago, your doctor should still have that one file (hopefully). It would be important for your new doctor to have as much of your medical history as possible, including reports from your colonoscopy.

We are here for you and hope that you get answers and relief soon.

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

Just a reminder - this group is here to offer support, share experiences, and offer our thoughts - but this is not medical advice, and you should always consult your medical professional(s). Additionally, for all emergencies, seek urgent medical care, never delay.