Hi folks, I'm looking for some advice. I had my reversal surgery almost 2 weeks ago after having my stoma for 7 months. I was told to expect some irratic bowel movements but no one warned me that my bowel might open every 30 minutes for 48hours. I ended...
Hi all, I hope your well. I’ve had some bowel issues for a couple of months now including bleeding so I’ve had a fit test which was >200. i know the threshold is 10 just wondering if anyone else had >200 and how they got on? nervously...
Hi haven't been on for a long time due to having Chemo early in year then just finished 5 solid weeks of radiation/chemo tablets. I am now waiting 6weeks before have MRI &CT scan to see if cancer shrunk before I have operation for rectal cancer . My question...
Hi I am having a colonoscopy in 2 days I am absolutely terrified, like beyond words. The fear I am feeling is making me feel sick, please someone shed some light on there experience as I can’t sleep thinking about it thankyou
I'm delighted to pop back on here having been away for a while to share the fabulous news that my fifth year scan, colonoscopy and blood tests are all clear & I am therefore signed off! Having been diagnosed with Stage 3 bowel cancer in December 2018...
I have just moved from oxcap to folfirinox to treat my bowel cancer and since starting my teeth have become extremely sensitive to cold. Any suggestions on a good toothpaste to combat this (or indeed any other remedy)?
I have just had a transverse colon resection and the day after there was blood in some phlegm .Definitely not happened before has anybody on this forum had this replies much appreciated
Just to put someone at ease. I had a positive fit test that was 28ug.I was googling what that could possibly mean when I go for colonoscopy. The 2 week wait was horrendous for me. I had my colonoscopy today and everything was fine. The Ipswich team...
I now have good news for a change! Firstly, my recent colonoscopy came back all clear. I need to wait for CT scan results, but this was such a weight off my mind. I have had my first course of lidocaine infusion for pain and fatigue control. Please...
Hi, I am 27 and recently had fit and stool sample, my results where 289 fit and 314 calprotecin. I have blood in my stools, the toilet bowl and when I wipe (bright red). Doctor has ruled out piles.i go toilet 7-12 times a day and i get on and off left...
