Embarassing post - TMI alert!

[spacebunnyx]

Hiya,

Feeling so miserable and anxious at the moment and really need help!!

I'm a 32 year old woman.

In 2005 I experimented with my ex with anal sex (twice) :blush:

In 2006 I was diagnosed with high grade cervical pre-cancer caused by HPV which was treated.

In 2006 I took myself for an anal smear test (to be on the safe side). High risk HPV was found.

Clear cervical smears since, until March 2013 where a clear cervical smear also picked up high risk HPV and been referred back to colposcopy next week :weep:

Since 2006 I have had "problems" with my anal area... itching, a bit "leaky" etc. In the last year the itching has got worse and I've had a bit of bright red blood when I go to the loo. So today I took myself to the GP... he saw a couple of grey patches around my anus and a couple of small haemorrhoids. He has referred me to a specialist.

I am terrified I have anal cancer or pre-cancer. I really can't cope with this (I've also had two miscarriages following IVF in the last 6 months). I feel horrendous about my body. I'm worried that the GP was trying to make me feel better by saying I had haemorrhoids - he referred me without hesitation.

Please help.

Space

[nomorepanic]

Doesn't sound like cancer to me and the doc will be referring you to maybe have a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy to check the bowel out more thoroughly.

[spacebunnyx]

Thanks Nicola. I've never had haemorrhoids before and so I'm really struggling to think positively. Has anyone here had piles and can share their experiences?

I really don't want to Google!

thanks

[nomorepanic]

I have them and do get bleeding with them so ask away

[spacebunnyx]

Nicola - do they itch?! what helps treat them?

[nomorepanic]

Yes they do itch. I did try the anusol cream which may help but then i had to have a steroid suppository which worked much better.

[Gee]

It's apparently some sky high statistic on how many people get piles!! 1 or 2 in 4, Especially after having kids - so I wouldn't worry yourself lovely - good to always be on the safe side so your doing the right thing xx

[lily1]

Your doctor wouldnt say he saw haemarroids sorry not spelt right! if you didnt have them.


They cause itching, bleeding, leaking all the symptoms you describe.

[spacebunnyx]

Thanks Gee, Nicola and Lily. I'm trying to be sensible about this but my brain is working overtime! doesn't help its the school hols (am a teacher) and have time on my hands.

Anyone else have experience of piles?! :blush:

xxx