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Old issue new symptom - petrified about very bloody stool
Hello everyone
I know I have similar posts but I’m so scared I’m shaking and can’t type fast enough or let alone look up my old posts.
I have HA and also history of piles which were very bad after my son was born 1,5 years ago. Was treated with antrolin cream and daflon tablets and symptoms cleared up with odd flare ups which passed.
Over the past couple of months flare ups have been more regular. 2 weeks ago had some very painful stomach issues (on holiday not enough water and bad diet and stress didn’t help) but have been home a week and back to water and healthy diet.
Tonight however following pizza - which made me very bloated, I had to rush to the toilet - not diarrhoea but had to go, when I looked at the paper there was quite alot of blood, more than I have ever seen, and a little in the toilet bowl. I am totally freaking out, just had a panic attack. I will go to the doctor but I’m so scared there is something really wrong.
My husband keeps says it it’s the piles but they’ve never done this before. An old family friend has just being diagnosed with CC and I can’t stop thinking about it.
Please help me xxx
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Sorry that should say Antrolin cream and Daflon tablets. And hubby thinks it’s the piles
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Sounds like piles to me as well but if you are worried then get it checked out of course
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nomorepanic
Sounds like piles to me as well but if you are worried then get it checked out of course
Thanks for your response Nicola what Makes you think piles again? I’m ve never had so much blood (it wasn’t loads but way more than I’ve ever seen..) some dripped into the bowl.
I’m going to call my doctor today and have started with the bum cream again but it has really shocked me to my core. All my obsessive thoughts are back.
Why has this happened?
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Samina, only your doctor can give you an answer so get on the phone and make an appointment for today? There could be a very straightforward reason for the blood and the sooner you get checked out the quicker you will have an explanation.
You've got a history of piles so no reason why this couldn't be the case again but you need a medical assessment xx
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Thanks for your reply Pulisa. I’ll definitely call as soon as they open today. I’m switching between calm and absolute sheer panic. All the obsessive thoughts are back . I’m in a shopping centre now and all I want to do is break down and cry.
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Also my little one has gone back to nursery today and I really miss him. Also my period is here so full of hormones. Terrible combination
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I went again this morning and there was still a bit of blood but nothing compared to last night.
Doctors opens in 3 hours...
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I have sat on the loo and blood has literally dripped out - caused by piles.
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I've read a lot of your posts Nicola and I keep telling myself that it doesn't necessarily mean cancer but my mind goes straight there (does not pass go or collect £200)
I've been twice already today - both times there were trace amounts of blood but nothing compared to last night. It was like something had "ruptured" by the look of the blood. I had no pain neither did I push.
2 hours til the doctors opens...
I spoke to my cousin who knows 2 people with bad piles and lots of blood. Both had colonoscopies and both are clean, only piles.
1 of these people has stress-related piles. I have been VERY stressed over the last month... really hope it's nothing serious. I have been looking very pale of late (despite being on holiday for 2 weeks)
trying to stay calm.
I finished seeing my psychologist a couple of months ago after a year of sessions - she said I have all the necessary knowledge to deal with my anxiety but right now it doesn't feel like it at all...
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I had a clear colonoscopy in July.
Where do you live ? I thought you were in the UK?
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That's great. Do you have to have them often?
I am originally from the UK but I live in Italy.
Am literally calling the doctor now
(thank you)
xx
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I have an appointment for tomorrow afternoon.
I have been very gassy today and have been to the loo twice (i normally only go once a day if that) obviously my brain's adding the bits together and calling this increase in bowel habit...
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In my experience that is how pipes work. No blood for ages then something ruptures, lots of boood, which slowly tails off over the next several days.....
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Also WHENEVER I worry about my bowels I ALWAYS go more often.
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I have Crohn's so have a colonoscopy every 2 years. I also have diverticular and IBS.
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jojo2316
In my experience that is how pipes work. No blood for ages then something ruptures, lots of boood, which slowly tails off over the next several days.....
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Also WHENEVER I worry about my bowels I ALWAYS go more often.
Thank you Jojo - I know you’re right. I’ve been better during the day, just a bit gassy but nothing major.
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nomorepanic
I have Crohn's so have a colonoscopy every 2 years. I also have diverticular and IBS.
Hi Nicola, I remember reading about your ailments in the past. This time last year I was too scared of a colonoscopy but now I think I might ask for one. At the very least a referral to a gastroenterologist as my stomach is so sensitive to certain foods. I was told I had IbS in my 20s but never really done any allergy / intolerance or allergy testing.
Thank you for your time by the way. I’m calmer this evening. Xx
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Glad you are calmer and let us know how it all goes.
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nomorepanic
Glad you are calmer and let us know how it all goes.
Thank you.
So little update: I went again last night before going to bed (not lots and a little loose). Slept very well (I was exhausted) and this morning went within 10 minutes of waking up, again not a lot and a bit liquid. I feel like my stomach is mildly upset, it’s a bit gurgly and uncomfortable and then I go and it’s fine.
Unfortunately irrational thinking is back and I’m attributing it all to BC symptoms. (Change in bowel habit with more frequent loose motions). There was also noticeable blood this morning although hard to analyse as I used an anusol suppository last night so most of it was cream...
I’m going to work now. Hopefully things settle
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Anxiety about bowel cancer = loose bowel movements. Fact!
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jojo2316
Anxiety about bowel cancer = loose bowel movements. Fact!
I so hope you're right Jojo.
I can't handle this at the moment.
I know that realistically I am (and have been for the past month or so if I'm totally honest) quite stressed, firstly with daily life in general and now with anxiety and I know it all doesn't help. Then add to that my sensitive belly being a bit messed up with bad eating over the holidays and some kind of weird reaction to the pizza the other night...
Thank you for your time, it really helps, going to the doctor's in an hour and a half.
Incidentally one of my friends who has had A LOT of blood with internal piles told me that her doctor never worried about her symptoms and didn't even send for a colonoscopy. This makes me feel a little better as it's the thing that worries me the most but I suppose that together with my colicky tummy and increased bowel movements are slightly more concerning...
Sorry, just thinking out loud...
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Ok just got back from the doctors.
She said she thought it was most likely a form of colitis but said no problem referring me for a colonoscopy.
She also mentioned that lots of people have had bad reactions to that pizza place.
She has also recommended I do a course of probiotics.
I’m happy that I’m doing the colonoscopy to rule out issues and hopefully remove my anxiety. Then obviously there’s the part of me that is petrified of there being something nasty and incurable there.
I know she was only being helpful but it spiked my anxiety a bit when she told me a guy of 43 had colon cancer.
Deep breaths...
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More updates and apologies in advance for the tmi.....
So I’ve been feeling calmer in some moments then panic at others. I I’ve still been going more than usual and feeling like I have “to do more..” also an uncomfortable feeling just under my ribs, like it’s “stretched” (I remember feeling this when I was pregnant late stages (makes sense cos my belly was so big but now...?
Also to try and get rid of the “need to do more” feeling, I decided to do a glycerin laxative and... well (sorry) I went and the product was a very healthy looking thing (size, shape and colour) there was a stripe of blood on the side but I think that makes sense with the piles right? (Would a polyp or worse do that??)
Also would I be having a normal looking bm if there was something nasty there?
I sound mental, I know :(
I’ve also booked the colonoscopy, I was going to private but it’s very expensive so on the health service I got an appointment for November...
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Do you think you would be waiting until November for your scope if BC was suspected?
I know you have a load of questions, Samina, but none of us can answer them. However it's 2 whole months until November....so no urgency.
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I really think the overwhelming odds are in your favour. A polyp is possible, I suppose, but piles is MUCH more likely. I’ve had rectal bleeding and a change in bowel habits and had a colonoscopy as a result. I was utterly terrified but all turned out ok (well my bowel was fine, my stupid HA remained!!). Incidentally my mum (age 70) had a large amount of blood in her stool and didn’t think to mention it to anyone for THREE YEARS (and my dad is a retired surgeon who specialised in bowel cancer). It wasn’t that she was burying her head in the sand out of fear, she just thought benign causes more likely and why bother? (I was utterly HORRIFIED when I found out - what different creatures she and I are!!) Anyway she eventually had her colonoscopy and a simple polyp was removed. So you see, even in high risk age groups like my mum’s, benign causes really ARE more likely.
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pulisa
Do you think you would be waiting until November for your scope if BC was suspected?
I know you have a load of questions, Samina, but none of us can answer them. However it's 2 whole months until November....so no urgency.
Hi Pulisa and thanks for your reply.
I know what you’re saying makes rational sense and at times I’m calm and can think rationally.
Then at other times the HA kicks in and skews everything rational and I’m at worst case scenario again :(
You’re right, 2 months is a long time but hopefully my bowels settle down in that time and as a consequence, the HA.
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jojo2316
I really think the overwhelming odds are in your favour. A polyp is possible, I suppose, but piles is MUCH more likely. I’ve had rectal bleeding and a change in bowel habits and had a colonoscopy as a result. I was utterly terrified but all turned out ok (well my bowel was fine, my stupid HA remained!!). Incidentally my mum (age 70) had a large amount of blood in her stool and didn’t think to mention it to anyone for THREE YEARS (and my dad is a retired surgeon who specialised in bowel cancer). It wasn’t that she was burying her head in the sand out of fear, she just thought benign causes more likely and why bother? (I was utterly HORRIFIED when I found out - what different creatures she and I are!!) Anyway she eventually had her colonoscopy and a simple polyp was removed. So you see, even in high risk age groups like my mum’s, benign causes really ARE more likely.
Thanks Jojo.
It’s funny you should say that about your mum as I was talking to my dad yesterday (74 years old, chronic pipes for years with lots of bleeding) he’s always set me straight when I’ve had panic attacks about blood in the past saying his bled loads. And I asked him what the doctor said. And he said he’d only ever been to the gp - who was never concerned (!) and never even performed so much as a digital exam let alone send him off for further testing!!!
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Seeing blood is scary and it's perfectly understandable that you panicked, Samina.
You did the very best thing by seeing your GP and are going to have tests. People who don't have HA can take these symptoms in their stride but people like us find it very difficult to be rational and put benign causes before the worst case scenario horrors..With us it's always the horrors first and foremost!!
I hope you are feeling calmer now and hopefully your bowels will settle down. At least you know that you will be having routine investigations which will give you more insight should there be future episodes so a colonoscopy could be a beneficial thing in the long run?
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pulisa
Seeing blood is scary and it's perfectly understandable that you panicked, Samina.
You did the very best thing by seeing your GP and are going to have tests. People who don't have HA can take these symptoms in their stride but people like us find it very difficult to be rational and put benign causes before the worst case scenario horrors..With us it's always the horrors first and foremost!!
I hope you are feeling calmer now and hopefully your bowels will settle down. At least you know that you will be having routine investigations which will give you more insight should there be future episodes so a colonoscopy could be a beneficial thing in the long run?
Thanks so much Pulisa, yes exactly, the idea is that so any future episodes don't freak me out and I can remove this fear from my mind as when it's bad it is all consuming.
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Hi everyone,
I'm back, I've been lurking for the past few weeks but have managed to keep the anxiety down.
I started treating the piles with suppositories and creams and taking my Daflon again and things started to improve. Last week I had a big family event and have been really busy so haven't been putting cream on or taking Daflon and haven't been eating well either and things have gotten bad again. (Constipation, difficulty passing stool, seeing blood almost every time I go both on stool and when I wipe - sometimes I try and go and I can't but pass wind and watery blood comes out - this has dredged up the HA again... has anyone else had this?)
My parents were here (both of whom have had piles for years) and I was telling them about my symptoms and both of them have said that they have experienced similar things but never worried about it (can't understand why my reaction is so different to theirs???)
I am going for my first colonoscopy in exactly 1 week's time. I'm happy I've finally plucked up the courage to do this and I'm happy that I will have some knowledge about what's going on inside my colon. If there's nothing scary going on (petrified of having a polyp or bowel cancer) then at least I can stop freaking out every time I see blood... but I am also petrified of what they might find... I know this is all normal.
Just needed to get these thoughts off my chest. If anyone has some advice or similar stories, I would really appreciate you sharing.
Thank you xox
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So this morning I tried to go and I only passed 1 rabbit pellet (does this mean I'm constipated?) and when I wiped, there was watery blood...
As I said, I haven't been eating that well over the past week, lots of carbs, not enough water or veg and as usual my digestion is up the creek... I have to start my prep diet for colonoscopy on Sunday and this will mean more of the same :(. If anyone has any words of advice or similar stories, please share. Thank you xxx
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Sorry to bump my own post everyone, a combination of countdown To colonoscopy, seeing more blood in bms and bms all over the place have resulted in quite heightened anxiety... I’ve spent all day reading posts on here trying to reassure myself.
I feel awful as it’s my OH’s bday today but I’m basically ignoring him obsessing about what’s going on in my bowels and mentally preparing myself for the colonoscopy and the diet and the prep...
I already messed up buying the wrong prep medicine (not sure why but for afternoon colonoscopy they make you take something different...) so I have to go back to the chemist and change them...
Any words of advice greatly appreciated xxx
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Apparently with piles or even a fissure, blood can drip into the bowl and make a huge mess
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Thanks Toby ,
It’s only ever “dripped” once, the rest of the time it’s either a streak on the bm or patches or what looks like in the “cracks” (huge apologies for TMI) and recently also watery blood on paper...
I’m really afraid
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As I said on another thread, the prep is the most unpleasant part. Just make sure you're close to the bathroom and have a good book and your phone or laptop is charged ~lol~ Also as I mentioned, they'll give you the good stuff so you won't remember or feel anything. Tell them you're anxious and they'll give you something to "relax" you prior. I did but I just wanted to get a good buzz on :shades:
To address your symptoms.... and this should help others as well. I suffered from bowel issues throughout my life. Loose stools, constipation, hemmies, etc. I've not been officially diagnosed with IBS but I certainly have many of the symptoms and since my cancer treatment, I've not been regular at all. I can go days without going, loose to normal, clean to bloody etc. I take Miralax every day along with a softener. It is what it is. I've been checked and cleared so :shrug: I just do what the doc says and eat as healthy as I can.
All will be fine I'm quite sure. I'll have the "Told Ya So Gang" on standby for the clear results :winks:
When you get that all clear, look into getting help with your anxiety. Just a read of the forum illustrates clearly the effect it has on your body. Treating the root of the issue also helps the symptoms associated with it.
Positive thoughts
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Fishmanpa
As I said on another thread, the prep is the most unpleasant part. Just make sure you're close to the bathroom and have a good book and your phone or laptop is charged ~lol~ Also as I mentioned, they'll give you the good stuff so you won't remember or feel anything. Tell them you're anxious and they'll give you something to "relax" you prior. I did but I just wanted to get a good buzz on :shades:
To address your symptoms.... and this should help others as well. I suffered from bowel issues throughout my life. Loose stools, constipation, hemmies, etc. I've not been officially diagnosed with IBS but I certainly have many of the symptoms and since my cancer treatment, I've not been regular at all. I can go days without going, loose to normal, clean to bloody etc. I take Miralax every day along with a softener. It is what it is. I've been checked and cleared so :shrug: I just do what the doc says and eat as healthy as I can.
All will be fine I'm quite sure. I'll have the "Told Ya So Gang" on standby for the clear results :winks:
When you get that all clear, look into getting help with your anxiety. Just a read of the forum illustrates clearly the effect it has on your body. Treating the root of the issue also helps the symptoms associated with it.
Positive thoughts
Thank you so much for your time Fishmanpa, it means so much:)
Thank you also for the tips on the prep...
I hope you’re right about the “gang”... I’ll keep you all posted...
Finally you are so right about getting help for the anxiety - I finished a years worth of talk therapy/ emd in June, my therapist said I had all the knowledge I needed to fight it but I don’t think I’m very good at putting it into practice.
Thank you again for your time.
So my first night of fibre free diet went ok. I’m feeling a bit bloated but will try and drink as much water as I can
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Hi all,
Just checking in again. SO I'm on day 3 of my no fibre diet preparing for the colonoscopy. THe diet side of things is going better than I expected - I really thought I would feel more bloated not eating fruit and veg but I'm doing ok.
Anxiety is up and down and as usual is closely related to what I see when I go to the toilet. Sunday I went and had a "strange" bm with blood mixed in - so Sunday anxiety was high. Then yesterday had a good BM with no blood so felt good and happy all day. I have just had another "strange" BM with blood mixed in so I'm feeling crappy again :(
I chatted to my cousin who usually does a great job of making me feel better but she told me of a family friend who had BC who had absolutely no symptoms and that just made me worry more.
Trying to stay calm and stop thinking of worst case scenarios.
I have decided I am going to go to the gym for the first time since July...
Thanks to all for listening xxx
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Morning all,
1 day to go till the colonoscopy.
This morning I ate my last solid meal, now only liquids until the test. I have noticed some interesting reactions. (advance warning for TMI)
I have been eating mostly white bread, crackers, pasta and some meat. I was worried I would be really bloated and constipated but weirdly... I have had mild cramping, loose-ish, pale stools (almost always with a bit of blood on paper and on stool - sometimes darkish, sometimes light and watery).
I am wondering whether the pale loosish stools are indicative of a gluten intolerance'??? Thought this was interesting. Would they be able to see this from looking at my colon or do I need to get further tests?
My anxiety is up and down. When I am calm I'm just focusing on the colonoscopy as a means of confirming bleeding from hemmies and releasing me from my other fears, I'm also trying to focus on after the test being FREE from the previous fears, free to eat what I want again. However on the flipside, the anxiety creeps in and I'm all about worst case scenario, feeling very sad and fearful for the future - or not believing I have a future.
Deep breaths...
xxx
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Today is the day!
I finished with all the prep about 3 hours ago (did half last night and half this morning). Last night went better than this morning, this morning I felt nauseous from the beginning and had a mini accident (blush!) on my way to the loo one time but for the rest ok and think it's doing its job as almost transparent now so happy for that.
I'm also happy that today finally I find out what's going on in my bowels although scared shitless (haha, not the first to use this pun) about what they might find.
But it's nearly time (3 hours to go - gulp) and am looking forward to getting on with things.
Wish me luck
xxxx
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Good luck, Samina! I really hope you get some answers and well done for getting through all the horrible anticipatory anxiety.The worst bit is the prep beforehand.
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Hi everyone, so update time... trigger warning as it wasn’t great news....
I wasn’t sure weather to post or not but I spoke with our wonderful guru and leader - Nicola - and she said I should xxx
So... the colonoscopy itself went fine, didn’t feel hardly anything, just the odd twinge here and there.
At one point I saw they were looking at a patch with a few nodules and blood... I asked what it was and they said they’d explain all later...
I then went into recovery bay and after half an hour they came to get me and my hubby. The doctor who did the test said that they found something that in his eyes”didn’t look good”. They have taken biopsies which have been sent away - results in 20 days (ridiculous). Anyway, he told me that whatever the results, I had to have that part of my rectum removed. Then depending on what the biopsies and cat scan and possible boy an mri showed, I may have to do radiotherapy or chemo.
I’m in shock. But I’m going to fight this. I’ve already been in touch with a few people who know people to find out the best hospital to go to.
Any positive stories greatly appreciated xxx
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"Ouch" is an understatement! Sheesh! The "Told You So Gang" is pissed that they've been canceled!
Ok.. Breathe....Been there done this. First... get your results. I know what they're suspecting but it's not cancer until they say it is. Then, and this is very important, GET A 2ND OPINION! That was the best thing I ever did! I do find it odd that it will take 20 days for the biopsy. Even by what I hear about the NHS, that seems awfully long :lac:
Do your research on hospitals and doctors. Have your husband involved as he will be your strongest advocate. As far as the rest? One day at a time. AND.... finally... it's not the end of the world and as you said, you will fight this. When we're faced with a real life illness, we have no other choice but to fight. I don't know of anyone that has done otherwise.
Let me know what's going on. I have resources that can help.
Positive thoughts
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Thank you for your positive message Fishmanpa. I definitely want a 2nd opinion. I already have friends who know directors of gastrointestinal departments in some of the top hospitals so I’m hoping this will help too...
You’re right what you say about it not being that until they say it is... my gp said this to me too but not sure how to deal with that, does that make sense? I don’t want to have false hope...?
I would love to take you up on being in touch with you, if it’s ok with you I will pm you, or we can just post on here, it might help others??
20 days sounds long to me too?! I’m actually in Italy (originally from UK but live here)...
Thank you much for your words xxx
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PM anytime :) I think, depending on what happens, it may be too much of a trigger for many to post depending on what's going on. On the other hand, for the many here that have been given the all clear and hang onto the worst case scenario, it's a slap upside the head to count their blessings.
In the big scheme of things, depending on the results, 3 weeks is not a lot of time although my biopsy came back in a week. I was actually diagnosed in Nov. 2012. I had my first surgery before Christmas (tonsils and more biopsies), sought my 2nd opinion in Jan 2013 and I didn't have my major surgery until Feb. of 2013. My treatment didn't start until March of 2013 after I had healed enough.
It's totally normal to feel numb at this point. Your emotions will be a roller coaster but you'll deal just like everyone else does and I think you'll find you'll actually be much calmer and stronger than you think you can be. When push comes to shove, fight mode take over ;)
Positive thoughts
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Can I ask what might a silly question? Was the conversation between the doctor and you in gaps or understood? Like there wasn't a langue difference. I'm just asking as my friend moved to another country and she didn't have a great grasp on the langue and her Doctor didn't have great English. It caused a huge misunderstanding. (Sorry if I'm toally off here!)
Also, my co-worker was basically told he had the big C after something like that. Turned out he didn't! He also had to have part of his rectum removed.
Sorry if this is all over the place, I'm sending you lots of positive thoughts x.
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LouiseAndy
Can I ask what might a silly question? Was the conversation between the doctor and you in gaps or understood? Like there wasn't a langue difference. I'm just asking as my friend moved to another country and she didn't have a great grasp on the langue and her Doctor didn't have great English. It caused a huge misunderstanding. (Sorry if I'm toally off here!)
Also, my co-worker was basically told he had the big C after something like that. Turned out he didn't! He also had to have part of his rectum removed.
Sorry if this is all over the place, I'm sending you lots of positive thoughts x.
Hi Louise, thanks for your message. So no language issues, my hubby was. There too and he’s “native” ;)
I’m curious about your co-worker’s story. Could you tell me more? (In private if you prefer)
Thank you xxxx
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Fishmanpa
PM anytime :) I think, depending on what happens, it may be too much of a trigger for many to post depending on what's going on. On the other hand, for the many here that have been given the all clear and hang onto the worst case scenario, it's a slap upside the head to count their blessings.
In the big scheme of things, depending on the results, 3 weeks is not a lot of time although my biopsy came back in a week. I was actually diagnosed in Nov. 2012. I had my first surgery before Christmas (tonsils and more biopsies), sought my 2nd opinion in Jan 2013 and I didn't have my major surgery until Feb. of 2013. My treatment didn't start until March of 2013 after I had healed enough.
It's totally normal to feel numb at this point. Your emotions will be a roller coaster but you'll deal just like everyone else does and I think you'll find you'll actually be much calmer and stronger than you think you can be. When push comes to shove, fight mode take over ;)
Positive thoughts
Thanks Fishmanpa,
Interesting about the time frame of your procedures. There’s part of me that wants to start like tomorrow but I think I’ll have to exercise a lot of patience first... I’ve got some leads for second opinions, will be working on a couple more over the weekend. When I get a moment I’ll send you a pm. In the meantime, thanks for your support:) xx
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Samina, thank you for telling us and you were certainly right to tell us. I'm really surprised that the doctor was preparing you for treatment even before the biopsies and scan results are back and I hope he is jumping the gun.
Make the most of any connections you have and I'm sure FMP will be able to guide and support you practically should the news turn out to be what you fear. We can support you too on here as you wait for your results-it's a time when you need all the help and support that you can get from every area of your life.
Keep busy and keep posting on here if it helps? Waiting will be very hard but you are doing all the right things xx