Hi all,
On a routine blood test in 2022 my doctor told me that my blood platetels were raised above the normal limit (480) and previous tests show high levels from 2020. Since then I have had lots of blood tests which have also indicated that my iron and vitamin D levels are very low and my plateltes have remained high but under 500.
I have always suffered with my bowels, for years I would get chronic constipation gurgly tummy and terrible flactuance to be prescribed laxido and told I have lazy bowels.
Over the past year my bowel habits have changed I have been getting dirreah/soft fluffy stools especially in the mornings. No visual site of blood in any of my stools. I am also getting out of breath more going up the stairs and getting terrible eczema on my hands. My FIT test has come back negative. My doctor has refered me for a colonoscopy as urgent but not 2ww route- I am extremely lucky that this was booked in very quickly!
I am extremely nervous about my colonoscopy this is booked in for Monday I am worried that my prep won't work (been away last couple days and not eaten well) plan to go on very low fibre diet next few days any tips on what to eat?
Getting the results are terrifying me I have a 4 year old and a 10 month old I have done the worst thing possible and spent far to much time on Google - because of my platetes low iron and vitamin D levels combined with my change of bowel habits my mind has now run away with me and I have convinced myself of the worst. My health anxiety has gone through the roof! Has anyone had similar symptoms? Especially with ongoing high platelets? Just want to know what I'm dealing with if the two might be linked?
Sending my love and positivity to everyone going through investigations, diagnosis or treatment stumbling across this site and reading people's stories 
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