lass
01-03-07, 10:34
Just typed a long post and my computer crashed :mad: , so I'll start again.
I am back to worrying about my bowels again. I've had a diagnosis of IBS, following blood tests and sigmoidoscopy last year. Mostly I've accepted this but a small part of me thinks my symptoms don't quite match what I know about IBS (and believe me, I've read everything there is to know!).
Last night, I had some blood on wiping (well, to be graphic, loose stools with blood in). I've noticed blood a few times before and my GP has not been concerned. It didn't actually worry me last night, but I've woken up today feeling very low, highly anxious and it's become a big deal all of a sudden.
I have an appointment booked to see the consultant who referred me for sigmoidoscopy - I'm seeing him in April. I arranged this because I never had a follow up after my tests, I just saw my GP who said its IBS and I never had any explanation or guidance on how to deal with it. So I thought it would help me to know more accurate info, maybe to learn about exclusion diets etc., and to discuss with the consultant all the little concerns I have. I'm making a long list!
The sensible part of me says that I should wait for this appointment, unless I get any further symptoms, in which case I should see someone sooner. The anxious part of me just wants to run to my GP and get some reassurance I'm ok.
I'm so fed up with this, I thought I was doing ok, but it just shows that there is anxiety lurking around in the back of my mind that refuses to go away. With me, it's always the same issue and I can't let it drop.
I'm also very sad at the moment as my friend has had some devastating news, that her child is terminally ill. This is on my mind all the time and I'm so upset for them all. I guess this is probably feeding my anxiety too.
I really really don't want to let these thoughts get out of hand, so if anyone has any ideas or support, I'd love to hear from you.
Thanks
xx
I am back to worrying about my bowels again. I've had a diagnosis of IBS, following blood tests and sigmoidoscopy last year. Mostly I've accepted this but a small part of me thinks my symptoms don't quite match what I know about IBS (and believe me, I've read everything there is to know!).
Last night, I had some blood on wiping (well, to be graphic, loose stools with blood in). I've noticed blood a few times before and my GP has not been concerned. It didn't actually worry me last night, but I've woken up today feeling very low, highly anxious and it's become a big deal all of a sudden.
I have an appointment booked to see the consultant who referred me for sigmoidoscopy - I'm seeing him in April. I arranged this because I never had a follow up after my tests, I just saw my GP who said its IBS and I never had any explanation or guidance on how to deal with it. So I thought it would help me to know more accurate info, maybe to learn about exclusion diets etc., and to discuss with the consultant all the little concerns I have. I'm making a long list!
The sensible part of me says that I should wait for this appointment, unless I get any further symptoms, in which case I should see someone sooner. The anxious part of me just wants to run to my GP and get some reassurance I'm ok.
I'm so fed up with this, I thought I was doing ok, but it just shows that there is anxiety lurking around in the back of my mind that refuses to go away. With me, it's always the same issue and I can't let it drop.
I'm also very sad at the moment as my friend has had some devastating news, that her child is terminally ill. This is on my mind all the time and I'm so upset for them all. I guess this is probably feeding my anxiety too.
I really really don't want to let these thoughts get out of hand, so if anyone has any ideas or support, I'd love to hear from you.
Thanks
xx