Hi, I really hope someone can help talk me down from the sheer panic I am feeling. Had issues with stomach for years, mainly grumbling and sometimes swelling. A lot of rib pain on and off also. Have never seen blood in my stools. Lately I am having a real flare up of pain mainly under ribs and tonight sharp pains under the right rib. I have just had results back from a test I paid for that have told me to get checked by doctor urgently. The letter says I have a positive FIT test of 36 and Calprotectin of 218. To say I am terrified does not come close at all. I have spent so long now with this issues and sat with hot water bottle on my stomach most days. Last year I had a negative FIT test and CEA tumour marker. Had an MRI of pelvis with contrast and all clear. Recent blood tests also fine apart from slightly low folate. Worrying this is now spreading and my liver is impacted. I have doctors appointment at 9am and so far have not slept all night. My poor children who are going through such difficult times in their lives with school and exams and lots of hurdles. I’m so worried.
