Bleeding

Hi Leannel, Any sort of bleeding needs to be investigated. There are all sorts of reasons why it's happening, so try not to worry. I think you should ask for a referral to a colorectal specialist who can do a range of tests to try to determine the cause. Do keep a diary, and take photographs so that the consultant can see any pattern, it might be nest to keep a food diary too. Good luck! x

hi

when you say you seem to know it's going to happen can you explain why?

and how old are you, if you don't mind my asking, and if you've had kids 

Carolyn

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Hello thank you for your replies! I’m 31 I’ve got one child and it started after I had her. I did have one episode of bleeding when I was around 25 but that was it. It’s hard to explain my stools are all over the place anyway no two days are the same and I always seem to have looser stools but when this seems to happen it seems to be when I have quite a few bowel movements and it’s weird cause I don’t have constipation as I go everyday but I do tend to strain and I can get itchy and a little sting near the entrance but this is also down to going so much I think. I know they ruled out IBD and some other things when I had the test done. I’m sorry for all the gross information x 

hi

no worries   

the body is under a lot of pressure during pregnancy and haemorrhoids can often be a lasting side effect.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/piles-haemorrhoids/

There are remedies you can try from Boots, not glamorous but worth a go. 

Diet can play a big part in improving things but you do need to stick at it, drinking plenty of fluids, not just water, eating fruit and vegetables and lowering refined sugar intake will all help. A glass of red wine can be beneficial but white wine not so much.

My mother suffered terribly after she had me, the doctors did eventually diagnose ulcerative colitis and although she tried to improve her diet it was difficult what with having to prepare meals for the family and we rejected things like brown rice. 

also, the new moist loo wipes with aloe or coconut might help

I try and walk at least 6000 steps most days, maybe 5 days a week, and I find this helps with a lot of things, even stress. 

Investigations, like the colonoscopy, are not without risk, this is why they don't want to do them too often. 

how's your blood pressure ?

Carolyn

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I think they all sound like good ideas as since I had my daughter I’ve gained like 3 stone and eat very bad so I’m thinking these could all be apart of it? My blood pressures always ok. I had my colonoscopy in 2018 so they’ve said no to another one I have health anxiety as well so when this happens sets me off. Thank you so Much for your advice and replying to me x x

no worries, I'm glad I could help a bit

if you have an iPhone you can keep track of your steps with the health app, red heart on white square

6000 maintains you as you are, anything over helps with weight loss, two weeks of 15,000 steps would lose you a good few pounds

I don't walk very fast so it's difficult for me to find the time, otherwise I'd be nice and trim

Diets work best if you don't deny yourself things you crave, have a treat day once a week.

I used the GI diet when I was pregnant with my son as I had gestational diabetes but it's a good basic set of guidelines rather than an actual diet.

I'm just off for a walk, trying to do 10k today, I'll have a look for a good website when I get back 

Fundamentally the glycemic index (GI) tells you how fast the energy becomes available, slow burning carbs keep you fuller longer and prevent cravings, a sugar hit feels great but wears off quickly. 

chat later

Carolyn 

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Thank you I’m going to have a look now and I defo need to start moving more and eating less and hopefully this will help my problem until I can hopefully be seen by someone. X 

I just remembered something else

improving position when you go can help, in other countries the consensus is to squat, sitting to poo isn't that convenient for the bowel

Apparently, and I haven't tried this, but it sort of makes sense, try putting your feet on a box or one of those kiddy steps.

I wish I hadn't but I just googled it, seriously, it's a big talking point.

have fun

And do keep your GP up to date, as well as on any other matters too, don't be put off, it sounds like they have investigated everything thoroughly but it's your body and you need to feel reassured. 

hugs

Carolyn

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Ah thank you so much for the tips I will be trying all of them! It’s been lovely having someone to talk to about it as it’s quite an embarrassing topic. 
 Thank you for taking the time out of your day Leanne x