Hl,
Apologies if this upsets anyone, i will be as sensitive as I can.
My dad died of colon cancer last year, stage 4, spread to his bones. Last few weeks ive been tired beyond belief, falling asleep all the time, lack of hunger and constipated. I put it down to my meds for pain (duloxetine), but a week ago I had blood in my stool, twice. So I went to the Dr and my FIT came back >200 ug/g.
Annoyingly when asked if ive lost weight unexpectedly, I couldn't answer. Ive lost 4 stone 3 lb since December 24 all naturally with gym and calorie deficit. So not something I can confirm about u expected weightloss.
Now I know I'm jumping the rope a little here, but with my dad dying, im worried. I felt this was a good place to ask.
Ive a drs appointment today, but would appreciate guidance from people beginning this journey of the unknown or people already on it.
Thank you so much if you read all of that.x
Hello you are doing the correct thing by seeking medical advice blood in your stool must be checked out. I have everything crossed for you and whatever happens if you need to be part of this community we are all here to support you on your journey.
Good luck
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Hi Turnip2304 As Panda says you are definitely doing the right thing by getting checked out. The FIT test has detected blood in your stool but this can be caused by other things than bowel cancer such as colitis, diverticulitis, crohns, ibs. I think fatigue and constipation can be side effects of the duloxetine so it may be worth checking that with your GP.
You will probably be referred for a colonoscopy - only 1 in 10 results in a bowel cancer diagnosis - but it’s the best way of finding out what’s causing the blood in the stool.
Please let us know how you get on?
Karen x
ps congrats on such an amazing weight loss - keep it up 
