Please help, totally freaking out. Calprotectin results

[Redsoles]

So I've been worried about ovarian symptoms recently and not coping with the anxiety well.

Doc did pelvic exam which was fine and said she thought my mild abdo pains and occasional constipation might be IBS. I also sometimes get pain and uncomfortable feeling under left ribs.

My calprotectin results came back today at 98. So now I'm totally freaking out in case it's colon cancer. My reflexologist always comments that my descending colon is congested.

Currently sitting in the GP waiting for an appointment and shaking like a leaf.

Someone please help :(

[Elen]

From the NICE website Many people with irritable bowel syndrome have unnecessary invasive hospital investigations before their condition is diagnosed. Using faecal calprotectin testing will mean most people with irritable bowel syndrome will be diagnosed without the need for these investigations.

[Redsoles]

I've seen the NICE guidelines too. But what I'm worried about is that my high levels of calprotectin can indicate inflammatory bowel disease as well as cancer. I didn't get to see the doctor and now I'm just more worried than ever.

[Mozie]

hiya I had a calprotectin test last month which came back high aswell as bloods which also came back as abnormal on one that tests for inflammation esr rate I think it was, m doctor re did my blood again and they came back normal she also did another stool sample which,also came back clear, I've had ibs for years but because I've lost alot of weight roughly a stone and half since my ibrted again which,in turn started of my anxiety which just killed my appetite, i know if I don't eat obviously I'll loose weight but it still don't help the anxiety,

Ask the doctor to redo the stool test or they may even ask you to redo it again to check it,

I went back and saw a doctor I've not seen before who was very good saying your symptoms are that of ibs but because you have anxiety no matter what i say you'll still have doubts so he said the best way is for me to send you for a colonoscopy so it will put your mind at rest and help with the anxiety much better then me just saying it's ibs..

[Fishmanpa]

My reflexologist always comments that my descending colon is congested.

So essentially he feels you're FOS?

So... from what I researched, (thanks Dr Google ~lol~), a level of 98 indicates borderline for IBS and would explain your symptoms.

Anyway...

Positive thoughts and poo threads.

[Redsoles]

Thanks guys. Lol Fishman!

I think the test was to determine the difference between IBS (a level of around 50) or inflammatory bowel disease (a level of 50 or above). All my bloods came back normal. My symptoms are very mild and the soreness I felt when pressing on abdomen has gone since I started taking probiotics.

I should also say I've lost 60lb in nine months (I was 220lbs) through Slimming World so maybe the change in diet has triggered something.

I don't know... just tired of feeling like this. It's exhausting. I slept solidly from 7pm last night until just now. Does anxiety make you tired?

I'm having my first CBT session tonight so hoping that will help.