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my gp has referred me to have a colonoscopy . Due to bloody stool and mucous jelly like discharge streaked with blood . I'm 29 and have been having these symptoms for ages. Have my colonoscopy in October . Really afraid they will find something bad . Anybody have any reassurance
The fact it's not scheduled until October is a sure indication to the urgency your GP feels (NOT urgent at all!). At 29, the chances of this being anything sinister are extremely slim to none and are most likely anxiety related digestive issues.
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I had the same and after making myself ill because of fear of what I totally assumed it was...it turned out to be Hpilory and internal piles. All I can say is no point suffering before hand xxx
Seems to be a lot of people on here with anxiety and also suffering stomach problems, I've had a lot of those tests done although not the colonoscopy yet!
I'm sure everything will be ok but in the mean time the stress will not help these problems so try not to think about it all to much, there's nothing you can do till you have had the test and results back, also if the doctors were very concerned I'm sure they would send you for the test sooner. You are not alone with your symptoms!!
Thanks for the replies . I went initially to my doctor back in March and it's only now that I'm getting the date of the colonoscopy . So I guess if it was urgent I wouldn't be waiting this long . Still tho, I'm a big worrier . But no point in worrying until I've something to worry about I guess
Exactly! The procedure is a piece of cake too. The prep is the worst part. Just make sure to have a good book or your laptop charged and stay close to the bathroom :winks:Quote:
Originally Posted by missykat
Again, I'm 100% confident all will be well based on the non-urgency of the appointment. Sounds like he's just covering the bases and doing it for your reassurance.
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I agree with Mark. I had a colonscopy in December I was so scared but it was a piece of cake.
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