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Is it cancer?

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sam18386
sam18386

Hi people, I am scared. Truly frightened today. Doctor asked me to book an ultrasound scan to see if kidneys and bladder are ok, as I've been really ill recently. I have made my IBS flare terribly due to this because my dad had kidney cancer which killed him 6 years ago and I keep thinking that's what I've got and my doctor has just put a brave face on it. Should I mention my IBS for this scan as procedures like this make my IBS worse. If this is cancer thanks for your support on here. X

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  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 sam18386

    Posted

    Mention your IBS definitely.  I always do especially at dental appoointments to make sure they can adjust treatment for me so I can stay as relaxed as possible.  The slighest stress can set my IBS off.   I wouldn’t worry about cancer; you probably are simply prone to infection.
    • sam18386
      sam18386 pippa58442

      Posted

      Thanks Pippa, I knew somebody clever would reply. I did mention my IBS and they were then very understanding. Now getting my eyes checked so 2 health things in 1 day before seeing my counsellor. Must be mad!!!!
    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 sam18386

      Posted

      An eye test will be my next task because I am getting blurry vision and I need to hold things up to the light, use a magnifying glass and zoom up text on my ipad.  That’s if I can be bothered with the stress of it all!
    • sam18386
      sam18386 pippa58442

      Posted

      Hi Pippa, a step ahead of you. Had eyes tested but mine are free as my dad had glaucoma. My eyes are a little better. I have to wear glasses for very close work and hate it!!!
    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 sam18386

      Posted

      I have both long and short sight and my dad and my niece have the same. She has it the age of eleven!
  • Doonebabe
    Doonebabe sam18386

    Posted

    Hi Sam,

    I wouldn’t worry too much hun as it may not be as bad as you think, tho, I am a worrier myself so, cannot talk!! lol

    A good friend of mine said to me many years ago, don’t worry ‘till you have got something to worry about’ and when you think of it that is good logic sense as I also suffer with ibs and, any stress my ibs flares up and it doesn’t do you any good. Am sure you will be fine, perhaps, you are prone to infections and your Dr is being thorough and making sure by you have these tests. Please let me know and others on here how you get on. Always here for you if you want to talk, that’s what I like about this site. xx

    • sam18386
      sam18386 Doonebabe

      Posted

      I've always thought on this website the kindness of strangers and it's true. I'm sure it's my doctor's job to be thorough - she's the 1st one who has. It's what I DO about so many infections not anything else that really matters. I am a practical person when it comes to health and that's all I want to do deal with it and know I'll be ok. Thanks for your reassurance though I will let you know how I get on.x

  • laurie76042
    laurie76042 sam18386

    Posted

    Sam, i have had ibs-d for 8 years now and it is a lonely and isolating health concern to have. Any level of stress sets it off and i am always cancelling activities and the like. I am anxious over everything now. Stress can wreck havoc on your mind and body. IBS is basically the name the doctors label when they cant find a cause or cure. And that is scary. We all tend to think the worst when we aren't given a clear cut reason for our symptoms. You will be ok. The dr just needs to add yet another test in the elimination process. Good luck to you.

  • sam18386
    sam18386

    Posted

    Hi Laurie thanks for your information. When I was diagnosed it was with ibsc and I am now suffering with the heat! My bowels keep going loose, imodium is only bunging my bowel up and leaving it in pain. What do you take for the pain and doesn't it make you feel sick occasionally? My bowel is hurting today, in sharp little pains. Do you have any suggestions you take for the pain?

    • laurie76042
      laurie76042 sam18386

      Posted

      Hi Sam, strangely I dont suffer from pain that often thats what makes it so weird but I do get exhausted and have no energy. I get a lot of nausea though and when i take too much imodium i get a little dizzy. I just saw my gastro dr and she is redoing all of the tests i had done when i was diagnosed 7 yrs ago plus i am scheduled for another colonoscooy. There is a new test they can do to look at the pancreas because it secretes enzymes to aid in digestion and with chronic diarrhea - the small intestines is not doing its job before it moves things into the large intestines. This test is done via a blood test. All i know is something has to be found to help because i lost anither day at work today with a bad bout of D this morning!!!! Mentally I am fried.
    • sam18386
      sam18386 laurie76042

      Posted

      Hi Laurie, that doesn't sound funny at all! I have an IBS flare today that has put my bowel in spasm, but this happens weekly due to the intensive counselling I'm having. It feels sore but I'll manage. I only took the imodium because I had an appointment to attend. I don't normally take much at all. The pain makes me physically tired and mentally as well. I may ask about this test at my doctor's next week. Thanks

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