I feel completely lost!!

[YellowDancing]

I’m not sure if I’m in the right place as I haven’t even been diagnosed with anything but my mind is going into over drive and wanted some advice. I’ve been experiencing abdominal pain on/off since early November. It’s only on my right side and goes into my pelvic area, hip and back even up to my ribs. I was seen at A&E where blood tests, urine tests and abdominal and pelvic ultrasounds came back clear. They ruled out kidney stones and appendicitis. I have also been experiencing bleeding when I pass stools but there are definite lumps underneath so my GP has prescribed an ointment to help reduce the size of the haemorrhoid(s). I don’t know where else to go- GP keeps dismissing it.

[BoaterSteve]

First be aware that your mental health will affect your physical health. Second see another GP if you feel it isn’t being given the attention it needs.

Not much help I know but try to stay on top of your stress levels. It could be a trigger or an aggravating factor.

[Oscar091 in reply to BoaterSteve]

Hello I would just like to say you are so right that mental health affects physical health I’m suffering terrible over physical symptoms

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i wouldn't have thought that Ultrasound is the best investigation for potential bowel and GI diseases. I had gastrosxope, small bowel camera MRI and CT to investigate anaemia and weight loss and pain. Finally colonoscopy revealed diverticulitis. It could have been worse. I may have autoimmune disease too. You need to have a chat with your GP about your concerns.

[BabsyWabsy]

Hi Yellow Dancing, sadly letting your GP to take you seriously can be a bit of a trial. Sometimes you need to be politely persistent. See a different doctor in the practice if you can. I was lucky enough to see a locum at my GP. He freely admitted to having no knowledge of gut issues, so he referred me to a gastroenterologist.

[Askrigg]

Hi, so sorry to hear you're struggling. I had a similar experience last year with months of right side abdominal pain which also affected my groin and back and some blood which was put down immediately to hemerroids. I think you just have to persevere with your GP practice. I spoke to 4 doctors before I persuaded one to refer me urgently with pain and bleeding for a colonoscopy and gynaecologist scan. All was well and the symptoms have improved very significantly now I'm not worried, I did do a 3 month diet excluding dairy and gluten and took Alflorex probiotics which I think helped too - I've still no idea what triggered the pain as I'm 60+ and luckily had never had any gastric problems before. Good luck with your GP, the right tests will most likely put your mind at rest and ease the pain, I know how awful the anxiety of waiting is. Take care of yourself and let us know how you're doing.

[YellowDancing]

I’m terrified it’s going to be cancer.

[MrXile in reply to YellowDancing]

let us know how you get on with any further tests okay.