Nerves

[Bull-dog21]

I wake up every morning g needing the toilet ! There again I diagnose myself and set myself up constantly thinking I have something wrong ! Blood tests all clear need a specimen but I’m frightened to death to send it off !! My nerves are getting the better off me ! Constantly thinking about my bowel any advice please

[Maureen1958]

This is probably why you wake up every morning needing the toilet.

"More than 61 percent of respondents said that their typical bowel movement was in the morning. Your digestive system processes all the food you've eaten throughout the day at night, so your body is ready to have a bowel movement in the morning."

Do your poo test and move on.

[Luisa22]

I feel for you very much. In my case I haven't got any anxiety or nervousness, but as soon as my gut "turns" again and I'm loose again, it immediately affects my state of mind. I'm not worried about what it might be or scared, it's just an awful feeling that always comes along with an upset gut. I feel it as soon as I wake up in the morning. It's even in my dreams, that feeling. My body just knows when my gut isn't good.

When my gut and bm's are fine, I'm fine!

I do encourage you to send off your specimen. I was shaking all over when I had to do mine. My belly turned to mush, and my mouth was dry as a bone, and my hands were shaking. But nothing at all wrong! Waiting for the results is nerve wracking and no fun I know. But just do it. You have to know. Even if they find some inflammation or a bit of blood, it doesn't always mean it's cancer or something serious, and if any inflammation is found, it can be something that's easily treatable.

There are many different reasons for inflammation or even blood in stool .

You don't know what's wrong. If it happened to be some fairly simple thing that a medicine can cure, that might even cure you of the gut issues.

[Bull-dog21 in reply to Luisa22]

Thank you so much for your kind words ! IWill def have to get a grip and send it off !! When your guts are off your whole body goes off at the same time ! I’ve always been nervous of anything medical and unfortunately I’ve got worse hate hospital or anything to do with medical problems!! My

Nerves go to pieces when I’m waiting for results !

[Bull-dog21 in reply to Bull-dog21]

I will thank you

[Luisa22 in reply to Bull-dog21]

So do I. Doctors and medical procedures ....ugh!! I usually try to stay away except when I know I absolutely have to get something checked.

[Bull-dog21 in reply to Luisa22]

Me 2

[Poorlypatient]

I am exactly the same and am a bag of nerves waiting for results.But when you get good news it is a massive relief and you can get on and enjoy your life.Send the sample off.xx

[Bull-dog21 in reply to Poorlypatient]

I know you’re right in what you are saying ! It’s ridiculous really so childish but when you’re nervous it’s terrible waiting ! But thank you for replying with your good advice

[Bull-dog21 in reply to Bull-dog21]

So glad I joined this site you have helped me soMuch nice speaking to someone about it ! I hate telling people all the time how I feel

[Hidden]

Please return your poo sample. I have been through everything too, and trust me, once you have a diagnosis you will be able to move on. There may be further scans and possibly an endoscopy, but it will be worth it.👍

[Bull-dog21 in reply to Hidden]

I know that’s what I’m scared off having to go for scans etc !! Totally logic what you’re saying g the longer I leave it the worse my mind will run away with me !! Not having a great day today

[Karendeena]

Hi Bull-dog21, I so know that feeling. It's the gut brain axis! I got so hung up on it I needed the toilet as soon as I got up (still do on occasions). I convinced myself something was seriously wrong so pushed for a CT colonoscopy which showed nothing significant, just a tiny kidney stone and mild uncomplicated diverticuli. I hadve tried to get my brain in gear and nowhere near as bad now, in fact when I was away on holiday I was fine, came home and 'bang' back with the floating stools! It's the mind I am convinced of that coupled with a few intolerances I never had before

[Bull-dog21 in reply to Karendeena]

Glad it was nothing serious but it does worry you ! I think the more I worry it gets worse and all I think about is my bowel ! I know it’s ridiculous but I can’t help it !! I am a very nervous and totally hate anything medical !!

[Karendeena in reply to Bull-dog21]

I am with you! For anyone who doesn't get it wouldn't appreciate how awful this condition is! The mind is a very powerful thing

[Bull-dog21 in reply to Karendeena]

It sure is ! I’ve just been reading loads of replies on this site and so many people suffer from it ! Been to docs today once again for pain it drives me mad moves from one place to another ! I don’t like telling people all the time feel like a hypochondriac! Thank you once again for replying nice to get some reassurance

[Karendeena in reply to Bull-dog21]

Don't think I will ever find what triggers mine, sometimes I think it's bread then the next day I am ok with it. Then I think it's sugar, then fats.....and so it goes on and on! I think stress is the biggest culprit by far, back to the gut brain axis!

[Luisa22]

I was shocked to be honest when my test results showed no red flags, so no need for further procedures the doctor said. I had been feeling so rotten, and I had awful flare ups. I hope yours will be the same, Bull-dog21.

Is there any particular thing about a scan that frightens you? Or is it just the actual medical appointment, having to get to it on time, hospital environment etc.

[Bull-dog21 in reply to Luisa22]

Hi it’s def the thought of the procedure and outcome !! I dread waking up in the morning because I know I will need the the loo dead on 6 o clock !! So pleased all your tests were clear it’s a weight off your mind !! And thank you once again for replying !!

[Luisa22 in reply to Bull-dog21]

I'm hoping yours will be the same. What I meant was, I felt so horrible I would have bet something would be found....but it wasn't. So the same can happen for you.

I know what you mean about those morning necessities. Mornings are bad enough without appointments, it's nice to be left quietly to our routines.

[Bull-dog21 in reply to Luisa22]

I think it’s the whole morning thing waking up dreading what’s in store for you with your bowel !!! I usually get up around 6 then wait for the whole thing to start !!! I try to take my mind off it but it’s so hard !

[Luisa22]

Yes I do know. You describe my life in the morning exactly. It's hard to focus on anything to 'take my mind off it' at the time. The belly takes over doesn't it? I try to pretend things will be normal like they used to be, and potter about in the garden in the morning while pretending....

[Bull-dog21 in reply to Luisa22]

Like you that’s all my mind focuses on !! I feel sick after the loo !! Morning time worse for me not knowing what’s in store ! I try to rest to take my mind off it as well as my cleaning ! I def make myself worse thinking bout it 24/7

[Luisa22 in reply to Bull-dog21]

Yes, I definitely agree that we should do all we can NOT to think about IBS 24/7! It's hard to do when the gut insists on behaving badly, I know.

😒

[Bull-dog21 in reply to Luisa22]

Very true!! I’m going to docs today they must be sick of seeing me !! ThankYou once again for replying !!