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Posted 8/25/2013 2:07 AM (GMT 0)
Hello - I'm new here and my fecal test came back positive with 'hidden' blood in it so they're scheduling me for a colonoscopy on Wednesday. I'm seriously freaking out. The doctor thinks it might be Ulcerative COlitis based on my symptoms but I can't help but think worst case scenario.
I guess I'm just looking for peace of mind and to hear people who share similar stories to mine. I'm 35 years old and have had a clean bill of health until recently.
Posted 8/25/2013 2:42 AM (GMT 0)
Don't worry about the Colonoscopy. I've had three: last two just with local anesthetic. The stuff you have to take the day before is worse. Book the bathroom for the day.

If you do have UC then many people can control it using Meds. I have been on Asacol for the last twelve years and that normally controls things.

This is my first post here too. Currently having a flare up having been prescribed Penecillin and found some info on that here.
Posted 8/25/2013 2:46 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome to both of you. Yes don't worry about procedure the prep is yucky but get lots of clear juice and broth.

Good luck on outcome
Posted 8/25/2013 2:47 AM (GMT 0)
I guess I'm more worried about the results than I am about the procedure. I really want to start feeling better, but I can't help but think that it's colon cancer. THen I keep reminding myself that the symptoms are more UC.

I'm just freaked out -
Posted 8/25/2013 5:34 AM (GMT 0)
don't worry until there is something to worry about. many things can cause blood in stool, hemorrhoids, foodpoisoning, tears in the lining of one's colon,etc. even if it is uc you ultimately get diagnosed with, many of us live nearly normal lives, with a few poops in the early morning and then we're done for the day. I know it is human nature to fear the worst in situations like this, but try and keep positive as stress can exacerbate uc symptoms. we hope there is no need to welcome you to our club, but if it is so you'll find lots of advice here.
Posted 8/25/2013 7:42 AM (GMT 0)

iPoop said...
don't worry until there is something to worry about. many things can cause blood in stool, hemorrhoids, foodpoisoning, tears in the lining of one's colon,etc. even if it is uc you ultimately get diagnosed with, many of us live nearly normal lives, with a few poops in the early morning and then we're done for the day. I know it is human nature to fear the worst in situations like this, but try and keep positive as stress can exacerbate uc symptoms. we hope there is no need to welcome you to our club, but if it is so you'll find lots of advice here.

Thank you so much! It's nice just to know I have somewhere to go to. Wish me luck on Wednesday. My GI said she'll be able to give me a general idea once we're done what we're looking at.

P.S. your username is awesome!
Posted 8/25/2013 2:47 PM (GMT 0)
Good luck!
Posted 8/25/2013 2:53 PM (GMT 0)
You know what? 35 - 40 years ago I was having some blood in my stool and my doctor at the time told me that I had colon cancer, before even doing any testing. I lived in an area at the time where I guess it was common and he had no doubt that I had it but just needed some tests to confirm it. The tests came back negative and I had 30 more years before I developed problems and was officially diagnosed with UC. Good luck!
Posted 8/25/2013 5:51 PM (GMT 0)
I have been diagnosed with UC for 5 yrs. When I moved to south of DFW in a rural area and did not have insurance they gave me 60mg prednisone for the last 8 months. I'm out in the woods and not many docs to choose from. I finally switched doctors but just had a flare and ended up in hospital for 5 days on antibiotics and pain meds. Colonoscopy overall came back decent, I was starting to feel better. After 2 days at home Pain came back quick with alot of blood in my stool, dr said go to er and they said it was withdrawal from pain meds. I'm worried about what's really going on? Any similar stories?
Posted 8/25/2013 7:44 PM (GMT 0)

garylouisville said...
You know what? 35 - 40 years ago I was having some blood in my stool and my doctor at the time told me that I had colon cancer, before even doing any testing. I lived in an area at the time where I guess it was common and he had no doubt that I had it but just needed some tests to confirm it. The tests came back negative and I had 30 more years before I developed problems and was officially diagnosed with UC. Good luck!

That definitely gives me hope! Thanks for sharing your story!
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