Posted 7/28/2016 8:46 PM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone!
I'm new to this site and also new to (possible) IBS. I have my first appointment with a GI doc in 2 weeks, and am looking forward to getting some answers! I had a baby 9 months ago via c section and am a fairly healthy 30 year old female. about 3 months ago, my stomach began feeling sensitive and frequently bloated. I began to occasionally pass yellow rectal mucus, sometimes with a small streak of blood in it. Freaked out by this, I went to my pcp. He examined me and didn't see any sign of a tear or hemmeroids. He recommended that if symptoms recur, I should go see a Gastroenterologist. I went about a month with no symptoms, but eventually had another flare up. This past week, a flare up coincided with my menstrual cycle and is still simmering. Every time I google, I keep getting a "cancer" diagnosis! Agh! I know I need to chill out until I see the GI Doctor, but I was wondering if any of you had a similar expo wrench and/or similar symptoms?
I have no allergies and no previous medical conditions. I'm experiencing bloating, occasional light cramping, occasional constipation, very very occasional diarrhea, yellow mucus, minor (bright red) rectal bleeding in the mucus only.
Thank you!