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HeLP !GPS Not taking my pain seriously

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HeLP !GPS Not taking my pain seriously

im 25 male

Ive had chronic lower bowels pain for 8 months now and its getting worse, every morning I wake up in agony/cramps at the very bottom of abdominal, what stays for hours, Ive had about 4 different type of IBS tablets, ive had loads of anti re flux nothing helps, Ive had bloods and stools done three times and all normal, They tell me as I dont have blood or no losing weight and my age, I can not have a endoscopy done on the nhs as there is no warning sign they say, also cause of my age, My aunty had simlar pains and went in to a and e one night and was dianosed with colon cancer 2 days later by scan, even thou shes 40 and no blood in poo and bloods all normal so I know it can happen, This is what worrys me, that I also have colon cancer.

The pain also comes and goes all day long but sometimes its mild other times its cutting

Anyone had any similar pains like this ?

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mixmix

Hey sorry to hear this.

What you could do go to gp and ask for blood test to be done. Explain the history of colon cancer within your family and your fears and any changes regarding your situation. And if she declines your allowed to ask to see another dr for second opinion

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Palmoilmad123 in reply tomixmix

You are entitled to a second opinion and it change your GO My grandfather used to say they are snacks of all trade and masters of none. You should have seen a specialist by now

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Viklou

I would change your GP

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xjrs

You may be suffering from visceral hypersensitivity (functional abdominal pain) - there is info about it here:

iffgd.org/lower-gi-disorder...

It is where the brain interprets the normal activity of the bowel as pain - this is due to a wearing down of neurons in pain control centres of the brain which can be caused by PTSD, neglect or abuse in childhood, extreme stressful events etc. The first line treatment is nerve pain agents such as low dose amitriptyline. There is a theory that being on something like amitriptyline for 6-12 months can help the pain control centre neurons to regenerate. Note that amitriptyline can cause constipation, but this can be helpful in people who are diarrhea dominant. Unfortunately I couldn't tolerate these. Linaclotide (for IBS-C only) & Alflorex probiotic have helped me with this intestinal pain.

A gut bacterial imbalance may contribute to pain. There is an interesting infographic on this here:

gutmicrobiotaforhealth.com/...

This is why it’s worth trying probiotics such as Alflorex (which has been scientifically studied for IBS) or Symprove to crowd out the bad bugs and make their numbers die down in case this is a factor for you. Worth giving them a go for 2-3 months. Alflorex worked best for me.

You may also find assistance with enteric coated peppermint, which is meant to assist with pain.

You can find some info on IBS self management here:

theibsnetwork.org/the-self-...

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Alie4343

Hi what type of scan did your aunt have? If it’s an ordinary ultrasound I believe that you can ask for one (or go private to accelerate process)?

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