colon cancer worries

[Astroneul]

hi, here are some of the symptoms im experiencing. They are a lot. I was diagnosed with kideney stones 6 months ago and few months after these symptoms came. Now it became noticeable and worsened

Tenesmus

Thin stools

Long term diarrhea, Sometimes mucus, yellow pigment in the stool

Feeling of urge to defecate and then going back after sitting on the bathroom because nothing is coming out

Consistent Left lower abdominal area pain and heaviness, sometimes cramping

Left lower back pain

Left upper back pain at the baxk of the stomach that radiates to shoulder, sometimes it goes to the leg area

Excessive flatulence and burping

Back pain on left area

Pieces of undigested food on stool

Pain on stomach, burning

Always hungry

Nausea

Feeling unwell and always sleepy for a few days now

[Astroneul]

update, i now have bloody diarrhea as seen in image. Im scared

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[GCCA-Survivor Administrator]

Hi Astroneul,

Thank you for posting on Colon Cancer Connected. I hate to hear you have all these symptoms going on. It looks like you are saying that these symptoms are being experienced for the past four months. Because six months ago you had kidney stones diagnosed and a couple of months after that you started experiencing these other items. I would hope you have already scheduled an appointment with your GP. I would definitely recommend you bring this list so you don’t forget to cover everything.

You do have some symptoms that definitely need an answer. Please know that what you are experiencing could be caused by many different things. Also, anytime there is blood in the stool it needs to be diagnosed as to the reason. It is best to get them checked out and know exactly what you’re dealing with. Until you do that it’s all speculation. So we need to narrow things down so we can get focused.

Another thing to think about is if there is a hereditary aspect to any medical issues in your family. This is good information for your GP to know. It may prove helpful and guide further testing that may be necessary.

We do wish you the very best in finding out what’s going on and getting some good answers for what you’re experiencing. Please let us know what you find out as it is this type of information that can prove helpful to others on this site.

Thank you,

~Tom, GCCA Survivor - 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.

[Astroneul in reply to GCCA-Survivor]

thank you for these feedback. When to see a gastro today. Scheduled for colonoscopy on friday. Im terrified

[GCCA-Survivor Administrator in reply to Astroneul]

Awesome Astroneul. You should get some good answers from that👍👏

[Beck96 in reply to Astroneul]

hi any updates? I have all of the same symptoms. Booked to see Gastro specialist on 26th July. Couldn’t see him any earlier and we will go from there. So so scared

[Astroneul in reply to Beck96]

hi, im so sorry you had to experience all those. turns out i have erosive gastritis and mixed hemorrhoids. Based on these symptoms, it could really be anything. Google is really not helping. It will just increase your anxiety. Please know that it's normal to get scared but there is always support. I hope yours is nothing serious, too. Please update us anytime.

[Beck96 in reply to Astroneul]

thanks for your reply! I’m hoping for something similar - benign and not so serious! Fingers crossed for myself. I guess I won’t know for another few weeks. I will update this thread when I have answer. Hopefully nothing serious

My anxiety has been killing me!

[Beck96 in reply to Beck96]

by the way. I am happy you have answers and it should be something easily managed.

[Astroneul in reply to Beck96]

it had been the same for me before my colonoscopy. Please talk to someone you're comfortable talking with. Keep yourself busy and distracted. Have some time to enjoy and relax. These things helped me before my proceudre.

[Beck96 in reply to Astroneul]

Thanks Astroneul

[Hidden in reply to Astroneul]

did you always have a feeling of pressure in your rectum?

[Astroneul in reply to Hidden]

hi emmy, i do. Even until now, actually. And sometimes, it's painful

[Hidden in reply to Astroneul]

do you also have blood in your stool? I have blood in my stool and pressure in my rectum that comes and goes. I have a colonoscopy in two weeks and my mind is thinking the worst. The anxiety is debilitating. Have you had any test done to determine what yours is from?

[Astroneul in reply to Hidden]

im so sorry for the late response. It must have been very concerning for you, given that you have the anxiety of waiting together with the symptoms. I thought ive had blood in my stool before but it was really just from the dragon fruit i ate. I was diagnosed to have erosive gastritis and mixed hemorrhoids. One thing i can advise is that do not ever trust google because it is not a doctor nor a diagnostic test. Keep yourself busy and distracted. Talk to someone about your feelings and if it helps, meditate and pray. I hope you feel better and i hope you get the answers you deserve.

[Hidden in reply to Astroneul]

I think Google is what has made me so anxious. I type in my symptoms and it’s always the worst case of the big C. The anxiety over it has been debilitating. Thank you for responding to me. I’m trying not to think the worst. I have two kids I want to watch grow up

[Astroneul in reply to Hidden]

let's take it one step at a time. You can always reach out to this group for support. It always helps if you talk and keep yourself busy. Just keep us updated.

[danielstandish in reply to Astroneul]

so happy ive just read this, google is the worse but i feel like i cant get away from it

[Astroneul in reply to danielstandish]

Hi i hope ur doing well

[danielstandish]

hi yes im doing ok im just racking my brain from whats happening with me can you give my profile a check and see what you think with my symptoms

thanks u2 x