Ive been referred for a colonsocopy after getting a FIT test of 10ug.
Completely terrified. Ive had vague abdominal pain and gas symtoms for 18months. By Full Blood Count is normal.
Im so scared.
Hello ilkleymoor - please try not to panic! Colonoscopy is just a screening tool - it’s good to follow up on the FIT test…. I’m sure in many if not most cases the outcome of a colonoscopy reassures people referred for one.
hope it all turns out well for you x
Thank you for replying. I’m trying to keep calm but I can’t stop worrying.
i didn’t think ibs could cause blood in stool
Well I think the polyps caused the blood and the symptoms of erratic stools gave the concern of something more that polyps so IBS was diagnosed but it carried on and further tests later on they said it was now Diverticulitis.
Please don’t worry
Ann
Try not to worry I know that’s easier said than done as worried terribly for Joe and he was fine Well he gets flare ups but has a handle on it
Take card
Ann
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