Scared I have CANCER 😭😭😭
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Hi all I'm 26 (27 in 4days) female overweight.
SORRY FOR THE LONG POST
My symptoms first started with constipation then I had some rectal pain and bleeding, eventually I started pooping again but the bleeding didn't subside then I started getting pain in my lower right abdomen(cramp sharp), around the same time my bowel movements completely changed I was (and still am) having soft fluffy pieces of stool and still rectal bleeding, then pain in my upper right abdomen (cramping sharp) started so I went for a ultrasound nothing to show what causes pain, now the pain in the upper middle and left its a burning pain I get no relief, feeling nauseous off my food a bit but still eating fatigued I also literally cannot stop burping. I'm booked to see a specialist who will decide if I need a colonoscopy (see him in March) I'm so worried that I have colon cancer or stomach cancer, I'll also post some of my bloods if that might help give a clue to someone. I'm so scared that I'm going to die 😭
my range vs (normal range)
Haemoglobin 150 (119-160)
WCC 8.9 (4.0-11)
Platelets 446 (150-450)
RCC 5.6 (3.8-5.8)
MCH 26.6 (27.0-32.0)
ESR 33 (<21)
CRP 16.1 (0.0-5.0) THIS IS THE MOST WORRISOME
Iron 7.9 (10.0-30.0)
Transferrin 2.3 (2.0-3.6)
Saturation 15 (10-45)
Ferritin 121 (10-120)
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broadsword mel15596
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Any attempts at a diagnosis here might be wide of the mark so I suggest you book an appointment with your GP /family practitioner. There is obviously something going on here so an early diagnosis and treatment is needed. I wish you well soon. Happy forthcoming birthday. I would suggest avoiding alcohol in view of your symptomsÂ
Regards
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 Brian
mel15596 broadsword
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Hi Brian I have had many appointments with my GP nothing he can do until I see the specialist which is in March, I'm not after a diagnosis maybe some advice or just to talk to someone going through similar experience. I haven't touched alcohol for about 2 years stuff makes me sick. Thanks for the birthday wishes 😊
broadsword mel15596
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Dear Mel
try googling "choose and book" which gives the option of another hospital and possibly an earlier appointment at another hospital
Regards
Brian
mel15596 broadsword
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Thanks for the advice Brian but I'm in Australia 😊 I'm seeing a private specialist who unfortunately is very busy, I live in a small area so specialist are in short supply, I only know of 1 other in my area and he has a bad reputation of mishaps during colonoscopy perforated a few bowels so I'm safer waiting lol.
broadsword mel15596
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Sorry to have mislocsted youÂ
 You re probably better to wait.Â
Regards
Brian
dbcriss mel15596
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Hello Mel,
My father-in-law had something that sounds somewhat similar to your symptoms called diverticulitis diagnosed with a colonoscopy. The doctor said to never again eat small seeded foods and it worked very well. Juicing is a great way to avoid small seeds and still get lots of nutrition. And if you are thinking something more serious, then cut out all refined sugars. Do lots of research on nutrition. It's really hard the first few weeks then gets a lot easier.
JoyKF53 mel15596
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Hi. It's very unlikely that you're going to die. Before you start thinking cancer think about all the other things it could be - crohns disease, polyps, inflammatory bowel disease to name but three. There's also IBS. There's lots of things that can go wrong with the stomach/intestines/bowel/rectum, it doesn't have to be cancer. You've done exactly the right thing seeking medical advice so try to keep positive and wait to see what the specialist says.
mel15596
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Yesterday I had diarrhea it was yellow/brown today I'm a bit constipated I did manage a small poop it was very dark on the toilet paper, few spot of mucus which has been going on lately, I'm not sure what to do? Should I go tell my GP or just wait for my specialist appointment in 6 weeks?
dbcriss mel15596
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Hello Mel,
Here in the U.S. people go to the doctor for just about any reason imaginable. A sore finger - literally anything. Not saying it's right, but they do get the doctor's attention. You should too. Any change in bowels that you think is cleary not normal for you, then go to the doctor. Get their attention. If it's nothing then it's nothing. If it's something then you have their attention. If those doctors are like our doctors they can bump you up to top of the list with a phone call.
youngatheart1 mel15596
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serap91496 mel15596
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Is there any possibility that you have c diff?. I had the same symptoms mine was bloody mucus stools and cramping. I hope your feeling better.
kerry_89290 mel15596
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mel15596 kerry_89290
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I had my specialist appointment today he said at my age (27) cancer is rare but not impossible he is leaning towards ulcerative colitis or crohns none of which are ideal I have a colonoscopy booked for 5th may (the earliest I can get in) so I've just gotta wait until then to find our unfortunately 😔
kerry_89290 mel15596
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mel15596 kerry_89290
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