Hi there,
I'm not too sure why I am writing this but perhaps looking for some reassurance!
I'm 28 and have been having blood in my stools for about 2 months now, a change in bowel habits and occasional stomach pain. I saw a doctor at the beginning of the month who took me very seriously which I was surprised but also glad about. She did a rectal exam there and then to confirm no external haemorrhoids and sent me for bloods and 2 stool samples (one occult). She rang me last Friday to get me in to discuss my results which I knew wouldn't be good as they never need to discuss face to face. I had my appointment yesterday and she confirmed my white blood cells and another thing was raised which shows inflammation, both poo samples were abnormal with hidden blood shown and something called fecal calprotein was raised a lot. She has referred me for a colonoscopy asap which is obviously amazing but I am now so scared and can't stop crying or focus on anything else.
My grandma died of bowel cancer aged 40, when my mum was only 18, so I know it could be in my genes.
My mind is now going crazy trying to think if I have ignored signs in the past or if I've had it for a while and not known. I can't stop crying and it's really hard to find info online. But this blog has really helped put my mind at ease a little bit. I am hoping that my colonoscopy will be early next week so I can get the ball rolling as soon as possible.
