Fit test 24 so scared

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Hi all. I had my second c section 11 weeks ago, I was in hospital 3 weeks post partum which we think was a bladder infection from catheter, my urine sample showed infection and had awful stomach pain. The last few weeks my pain has come back but urine samples are normal so we done a stool fit test the dr thought it was ibs due to stress as I’ve had a rough ride and my daughter suffers with colic so a screamer last thing we thought would be this.

my symptoms are stomach pain and bloating

mucus in stool

I did suffer with what I thought was a external pile at end of pregnancy so was bleeding red blood on tissue but after c section I thought the pile had cleared

since c section my stools have been a lot more frequent and softer, the urgency to go is alot more than normal as I’m usually somebody who suffers more constipation than loose stool

im only 31 with two children, my stool sample fit test came back at 24 so the dr referred me for a colonoscopy for suspected bowel cancer on a two week wait. I feel sick I can’t stop crying. Could this actually be bowel cancer. This all seems to of happened since c section

my dad died 6 years ago from bowel cancer at 51 - I honestly can’t focus I feel sick numb I don’t know how I’ll cope

  • Hi  and a warm welcome to the board. It’s good that you’ve been referred for a colonoscopy as a lot of doctors seem to not consider it for young people but it is a good way of finding out what is causing your problems.

    Only 1 in 10 colonoscopies results in a bowel cancer diagnosis. There are lots of things that can cause similar symptoms and blood in the stool like polyps, piles, colitis, crohns, diverticulitis etc. Try to focus on your children and not stress about something that might not exist. Your body has been through a lot recently and may still be settling down.

    There’s a expression often used on here which is ‘stay where your feet are’ ie. Keep your mind in the present and don’t be looking to stress about something that may or may not happen in the future.

    Please let us know how the colonoscopy goes?

    Take care

    Karen x

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  • Thank you so much. I think they referred me because of my dads history and I’ve been back and forth to doctors for stomach pain ever since my c section especially with me being admitted 3 weeks post partum. Just so worrying as I seem to have every symptom, holding on to the fact this all started post c section. Will definitely keep you updated, I have telephone call on Monday x 

  • I am in exactly the same situation too (apart from having a baby) and also currently scared s**tless.

    I have a lot mucus in stool and even on it’s own, dirarea, bloat, gas, stomach noises, period like cramps, not eating much, feel full and feel sick, I feel weak and extremely tired, have the feeling of not completely emptying and constantly need to be on the toilet. 
    I had a fit test came back abnormal and have been asked for blood to test for anemia before my referal to lower gastro for suspected bowel cancer. Defiantly anaemic though got blue rings in the white of my eyes and spin out when I stand up fast.  My Nan (mum’s mum) passed away at 50 to bowel cancer. 
    trying not to think the worse but the waiting is killing me. 
    sending love your way 

  • It’s so awful and worrying the wait is the worst part . I hope everything goes well with you I really do. I have my colonoscopy on Thursday so will get an answer then. Doesn’t help both my kids have an awful virus at the moment with high temperatures. It’s definitely keeping my mind occupied until then. Hope you receive good results x  

  • You sound like a super mum :) Hope you receive good results too.  Keep us updated.

  • Just an update. Had my colonoscopy done today they took 5 biopsies, no growths or masses were found so apparently the biopsies were routine so they are confident it’s not cancer, but it does say on report raised profile tint ulcers/erosions were seen. No idea what that means but they didn’t seem worried and said they will get back to me with results x