puzzledlass
18-05-15, 07:31
Hi everyone, I haven't been on here too much lately as trying to deal without lots of reassurance etc.
Today, I feel like I need some support and some logical words spoken to me!
I had my 2nd specialist gastro appointment today due to the bleeding on toilet paper etc. I had a couple scopes stuck up my butt (again) and I do have small hemms, which I knew from last appt.
He had my blood tests from last time and I was very low on iron. That in itself is not a great surprise to me as I've been anaemic in the past and low iron has always been an issue for me. I was a bit concerned when he said that I could be losing blood. Of course, it could also be that I'm not getting enough iron in my diet. He is trying to get me a colonoscopy "just to be sure" - that worries me! But I have to think he is just doing his job which is a good thing. There is the chance a publicly funded colonoscopy would be declined anyway.
So now it's waiting to see if I can get a colonoscopy. We shall see.
What worries me about appointment:
- that specialist thinks I may need a colonoscopy
- blood tests not being great
What I'm trying to take from appointment as good;
- he doesn't think that it's anything bad, wants to just check
- that my iron has always been problematic
Any words would be much appreciated!
Today, I feel like I need some support and some logical words spoken to me!
I had my 2nd specialist gastro appointment today due to the bleeding on toilet paper etc. I had a couple scopes stuck up my butt (again) and I do have small hemms, which I knew from last appt.
He had my blood tests from last time and I was very low on iron. That in itself is not a great surprise to me as I've been anaemic in the past and low iron has always been an issue for me. I was a bit concerned when he said that I could be losing blood. Of course, it could also be that I'm not getting enough iron in my diet. He is trying to get me a colonoscopy "just to be sure" - that worries me! But I have to think he is just doing his job which is a good thing. There is the chance a publicly funded colonoscopy would be declined anyway.
So now it's waiting to see if I can get a colonoscopy. We shall see.
What worries me about appointment:
- that specialist thinks I may need a colonoscopy
- blood tests not being great
What I'm trying to take from appointment as good;
- he doesn't think that it's anything bad, wants to just check
- that my iron has always been problematic
Any words would be much appreciated!