Positive FIT Test

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Hello,

My name is Louise, I am 33 and absolutely terrified.

I have had problems with my bowels for almost 12 months, was hospitalised in March with food poisoning. After another round of loose stools I went back to my GP who ordered bloods, which came back I have an iron deficiency and 4 lots of stool tests, they all came back negative apart from the FIT test. When I go the toilet I don’t see any blood but my GP said I am bleeding from somewhere as my bloods show the iron deficiency. I have been put on the pathway and I so scared it’s cancer.
I know all the facts that like 10% of colonoscopies result in cancer and there are loads of other possibilities but I can’t eat and I can’t sleep. I have had to take time off sick from my job to try and process it all. I don’t know if I should go back to my GP and tell them I am physically making myself sick with worry just waiting for my appointment to come through.
I don’t know how to deal with this all I can’t seem to push it to the back of my mind no matter how many people tell me don’t worry.

please help me.

thanks

BradleyJ 27 days ago

Hello Louise “Breathe”

it’s very daunting which then makes your mind over think run wild … As you’ve said there are lots of reasons why there could be blood in your stools.
Please reach out for support from family/ friends take someone with you to your next appointment.

sending positivity to you and one step at a time.

DahliaLady71c3b4 25 days ago

Hello, I had a positive FIT test a few weeks ago and have had various tests since and am waiting for further results. I know just what you are going through. The not knowing is worse because you don't know what you are dealing with.

Someone sent me a message with a landscape photo. It said, "Worrying doesn't take away tomorrow's troubles. It takes away today's peace. " I printed it and put it on my kitchen wall. Give yourself a chance to go to your happy place to take a break from worrying if you can. Easier said than done, I know.

All the best.

Babotie 24 days ago

Hi Louise, I'm sorry to hear you going through this scary and difficult time. Everyone is different but for me I've stayed (sort of) sane during scary times by two things - I walk in the forest/fields and I talk to a close friend. May not be helpful advice but do try talking to someone, and if you have positive things that can 'distract' you for a bit (like walking) do do that. Just disconnecting even for 20min is helpful I find. In terms of going back to the GP - for me personally, I think I would get hold of them. Over the years I've learnt there's no harm putting your hand up and saying help. Wish you all the best

BradleyJ 23 days ago in reply to DahliaLady71c3b4

Love that saying

Louise91dd1d8d 23 days ago

Thank you all for your kind words.
I went back to my GP yesterday who gave me something for my anxiety and told me I have a high chance of having chrons which is definitely reassuring.