Yul
10-04-15, 13:57
Hi,
I am a long term HA sufferer :) I thought my condition improved but recently I had a major fear regarding bowel cancer!
About 6 weeks ago I had to use voltaren suppositories (prescribed by doctor as I have extremely painful periods). After second use I felt abdominal cramps, severe indigestion and in two hours saw some red clots in my stool (sorry for details!). Next day I saw GP in my surgery and she said it was nothing, probably caused by piles (I do have piles but they never bleed like this). She also told me to return if I see more blood or have some other symptoms.
In couple of weeks I started to have looser and more frequent stools (not every time but several times per week) and it caused panic again :weep:
I never more saw any blood and I even did home test for hidden blood - was negative. However I can't stop panicking and my bm are more often now (normally twice a day but sometimes more). I kind of feel my food passes through much faster. I didn't loose any weight however.
I also have IBS diagnosed some years ago and I know that it can cause similar problems, however this time I am convinced it is BC!! I also changed my diet several months ago so I suppose eating lots of fruits and vegetables can change my bowel movements too?
I feel stressed and anxious all the time and can only think of returning to GP and asking for more test.
Do you think I should get a referral to a specialist? I am very tired of seeing doctors all the time however I can't get C word off my mind :weep:
Overall I am 37 yo woman, I eat healthy and exercise. Never had any serious health problems despite all my anxiety about it :)
All your comments are much appreciated!
I am a long term HA sufferer :) I thought my condition improved but recently I had a major fear regarding bowel cancer!
About 6 weeks ago I had to use voltaren suppositories (prescribed by doctor as I have extremely painful periods). After second use I felt abdominal cramps, severe indigestion and in two hours saw some red clots in my stool (sorry for details!). Next day I saw GP in my surgery and she said it was nothing, probably caused by piles (I do have piles but they never bleed like this). She also told me to return if I see more blood or have some other symptoms.
In couple of weeks I started to have looser and more frequent stools (not every time but several times per week) and it caused panic again :weep:
I never more saw any blood and I even did home test for hidden blood - was negative. However I can't stop panicking and my bm are more often now (normally twice a day but sometimes more). I kind of feel my food passes through much faster. I didn't loose any weight however.
I also have IBS diagnosed some years ago and I know that it can cause similar problems, however this time I am convinced it is BC!! I also changed my diet several months ago so I suppose eating lots of fruits and vegetables can change my bowel movements too?
I feel stressed and anxious all the time and can only think of returning to GP and asking for more test.
Do you think I should get a referral to a specialist? I am very tired of seeing doctors all the time however I can't get C word off my mind :weep:
Overall I am 37 yo woman, I eat healthy and exercise. Never had any serious health problems despite all my anxiety about it :)
All your comments are much appreciated!