Bladder Frequency and Loose Stools
I have started a new thread as the other one has gone off topic. I am waiting for the results of a calprotectin stool test. My first one was borderline the doctor didn't give me the numbers so I don't know exactly what it was. I've had to do another one. I did one which got contaminated at the lab so have had to do another one. That was over 2 weeks ago and the results are not back yet.The receptionist said today that the hospitals are a mess and results are taking a long time. All this waiting is driving me crazy while I am worrying about my symptoms.
I have tried to be more positive over my bowel issues. I mentioned before I had blood tests that were fine, and a Fit test that was clear. Apart from the weird shapes that worry me my bowels have been fairly good for 3 weeks, however 2 days ago I had what felt like diarrhea but was actually very loose stools that were floating. They were formed but very very soft. Yesterday they were normal, today very loose again but not floating this time. Also now for the past week I have bladder frequency. I keep having to wee and it is urgent. In my HA mind all this is connected and I keep thinking I have cancer of the bowel which has spread to my bladder now. So I have high anxiety and panic. As far as the test was concerned I didn't have diarrhea when I did the original test, but I do have it now on and off. I am afraid it will have gone up. She did the test because I told her about the floating stools I was having frequently, I only have them occasionally now.
I have had the bladder frequency in the past but it always only lasted a couple of days. It doesn't burn or sting and the colour looks good and clear it is just frequent.
Has anyone had loose stools and bladder freqency at the same time and could it be all be anxiety.
My doctor said she would talk to me when the results are back but that's looking like a long time, meanwhile I just never relax with all this on my mind.
Re: Bladder Frequency and Loose Stools
Yes yes yes. I had this horribly about two years ago. Convinced I had some dreaded disease. All my stool tests came back fine. I did end up having hpylori and got an endoscopy done to make sure I didn’t have any stomach lining issues.
Anxiety is a beast. Whenever I’m anxious I pee constantly. All the time. My gastro has told me it affects the gut more than anybody realizes. And can create havoc within your system.
I know how awful waiting is. Praying for fast answers.