Had full range of blood tests - all clear - had stool test for infection - clear but then GP arranged for calprotectin test and have been asked back to the surgery......I know this test checks for inflammation or ibs but terrified that I have bowel cancer and am going to get bad news....one of the GP's is ringing me this afternoon as I'm so anxious and have got myself into a state. I was diagnosed with supposed Crohn's when I was in my 20's and had bowel surgery but have never had a flare up but could cope with that but terrified it may be cancer....
This test also shows if it's cancer that cld be the problem and I know the symptoms of IBD are pain and apart from backache,
Nausea, no appetite and urgent diarreahea once or twice a day and feeling rough I am not in pain....
GP rang and said the test is showing raised markers so have to have colonoscopy next week...I am so convinced it must be cancer as it can't be IBD...so scared I can't function".