Convinced it’s colon cancer

[Lady123]

I’m freaking out what does this mean?? I had a bowel movement 5 minutes after which looked normal but what was this clear mucous on the tissue before the bowel movement??

[ErinKC]

Are you sure it wasn't vaginal discharge? I get that right before my period comes and also when I'm ovulating. When you're in an anxiety state you can twist anything around. Last year when my anxiety was terrible I went to the bathroom to pee and saw blood when I wiped. I instantly fell into a panic and then a few moments later realized it was my period... ya, know, the one I've been getting for 23 years. But, our minds are very powerful!

[nomorepanic]

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[nomorepanic]

Mucus can be because of IBS

[Lady123]

Defo wasn’t from the vagina, I don’t know if I have IBS to be honest, I also have back lower back pain is this a bad sign

[Lady123]

Oh and lower back pain, what’s going on? 3 weeks ago I had diarrhea for 3 day’s. It calmed down and then I had my normal one bowel movement in morning , come Friday I had awful diarrhea with stomach cramps, again this settled for 2 days then yesterday had it again.

Went to the docs they said could be gastroenteritis, I’m not convinced. I’m freaking out about colon cancer. I’ve lost my appetite, burping. Scared to eat, I’m at work all day tomorrow don’t know what to do

[nomorepanic]

Trust the doctor and see how it goes?

Could be indigestion/acid reflux/IBS - who knows?

What did the doctor say to do?

[Lady123]

The nurse said just see how it goes.

Do these symptoms sound like colon cancer. Everything I’ve read says it could be. She felt around my tummy and listened to it and said it all seems fine but how can she tell just like that

[nomorepanic]

Nope they don't sound like cancer.

Just see how it goes.

[Lady123]

As yep I’m freaking out! I was slightly constipated for 2 days after taking codeine. But what’s the small dark lump about???

[Mom2FourKiddos]

Sounds like a hemorrhoid. No worries. So common and normal.

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[Lady123]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! Any idea why one is darker?

[Mom2FourKiddos]

Yes, they're swollen and inflamed veins. Which are filled with blood. It's normal for them to be darker in color.

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[Lady123]

Sorry one more question, one isn’t dark, is that normal too??

[Mom2FourKiddos]

Yes, in my experience with them, it is. I've had both before.

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[Lady123]

[QUOTE=Mom2FourKiddos;1882538]Yes, in my experience with them, it is. I've had both before.

Thanks so much, really appreciate you replying and putting my mind at some ease! Maybe I will concentrate at work now!

[Mom2FourKiddos]

I'm glad to help. I hope you have a great rest of your day. [emoji3059]

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[Lady123]

Some sites I’ve read say that you don’t necessarily get blood all the time. What about the changes in bowel movements would they come and go too?

I hd diarrhea 2 weeks ago, normal stool for almost 2 weeks followed by 2 days of constipation (caused by codeine I think) followed by diarrhea again today.

So the almost 2 weeks of normal once a day similar timing bowel movement, should I take comfort from that or can that happen with colon cancer?

[Fishmanpa]

Cancer is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. It doesn't come and go nor does it stop once it starts.

Positive thoughts

[Gee]

I think everything you read says persistent with the symptoms - I asked the GP if that’s true about the blood and she said certainly yes, she also said anxiety effects our tummy hugely, and water intake/food .. a touch of IBS or a tummy bug- all things much more likely that a cancer xx

I should take my own advice 🙄

[Lady123]

Thanks both, I’m just beside myself with worry. My husband is working away overnight so I’m going to be alone and dreading it. Can’t think logically, really hate feeling like this

[Lady123]

So to update I went to the gp today, she has asked for a stool sample, also asked what she thinks it is and she said ibs but they have to rule out cancer first. I’m so stressed!!

[Lady123]

I’m so worried, so so so worried I can barely move. Went to docs today as I’ve had reoccurring diahrrea for 4 weeks, also bit of blood and a lump near anus. She checked for Hemorrhoids and I don’t have them!

So whats the blood about?? And the lump? I’m so worried. I have a little boy and he’s my life the thought that I won’t see him grow up just tears me apart.

He gp has requested a stool sample.

Any advice would be appreciated so very much

[Elen]

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[Lady123]

This is my 6th week of random explosive watery diarrhea, still waiting for stool sample results I’m so scared!!

[Elen]

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[jojo2316]

It does sound very IBS-y..... but I understand your stress. Let us know when your results arrive.
xx

[Lady123]

I just phoned the gp surgery and they said it’s all normal, so I asked what the calprotectin level was and the receptionist said she can’t see that on the list?! On my paperwork that went with the stool sample it did request calprotectin and some other things like parasites/ bacteria etc. Do you think they will send the calprotectin results seperatley or that the receptionist just couldn’t see it?

[Gee]

Sounds really positive hun! I’m waiting on a private FIT tests result to try and chill me out!

[Lady123]

Just went to surgery and the calprotectin results will come after :( so more waiting and going crazy in the mean time! Ahhh you did it! Good for you! Keep me posted I’m sure it will be fine xx

[Toby2000]

I’m freaking out what does this mean?? I had a bowel movement 5 minutes after which looked normal but what was this clear mucous on the tissue before the bowel movement??

Why would this be bowel cancer? That's like sneezing and assuming it's nasal cancer. Mucus is normal, especially when it's clear.. anxiety sufferers also tend to get more of it for some reason.

[Lady123]

I know have diarrhea with white mucus, I don’t know what’s causing the diarrhea, ever time I look online it says reoccurring diahhrea that has mucus is symptom of colon cancer

[nomorepanic]

It can be a symptom not it is

IBS causes this

[PiaR]

Lady123

How are you feeling and what did the results say?

[Lady123]

I’ve not had any tests as the gp didn’t carry out the calprotectin tests, I’m considering a private colonoscopy.