On and off for the past year I haven’t felt right. More often ‘on’ over the last 3 months
I’ve had general discomfort in my abdomen and my stools have varied but more frequently become semi formed. It’s not diarrhoea but it’s not a typical stool. Sometimes when they’re soft I’ve noticed they can almost have a square edge to them, which sounds bizarre I know
I’ve had bright red blood on and off over the past year but tried to convince myself either piles or constipation
I’ve had heart palpitations and breathlessness and fatigue, which I tried to put down to too much exercise, not enough sleep, poor diet and just getting closer to 40
ive had some repeat urinary infections, one with blood in it, and generally just not feeling well most of the time and not being able to get back to ‘normal’
After going back and forth to the doctor I had a positive FIT test of 28 and they’ve referred me for more investigation within two weeks
Needless to say the combination of symptoms plus fit test has left me feeling anxious. I had previously been to doctor about concerns but felt I was too young (39). It was another gp that suggested the FIT test and taken it forward.
i don’t drink or smoke, my weight probably falls within typical range for height and build, I fluctuate with exercise levels though have done more in last year but dropped off about 4 months ago. I would say I eat more processed and red meat than is recommended.
has anyone else been in a similar position before and how did they manage their anxiety? I feel like I’ve had my head in the sand, wish I’d gone to the doctor sooner but for feeling scared or being seen as silly put me off
