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worried

by courtneyb1270 on Fri Nov 06, 2009 08:34 PM

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 am a 24 year old female with no family history of colon cancer. I have been experiencing some very disturbing symptoms. It all started in early September when i noticed i had blood outside and inside of my stools. they were brown and formed normally, but i saw the bright red blood. Then i started having lower left pelvic pain. I was very concerned so my dr ordered me a sigmoidoscopy which came back normal but showed hemmoriods. I have had blood work, urinalysis, a ct scan of my abdomen and a pap smear which all came back normal. i also have had an ultrasound of my lower pelvis which all showed normal organs with no cysts or abnormalities. Now i am having lower back pain, also a clear discharge which looks like there are bubbles in it, and sometime it is yellow with no bubbles just really slimy. my stools are thinner and smaller most of the time now too. the stool isn't too hard or too soft. i am so scared i have colon cancer, or some kind of intestinal cancer. i have been trying to contact my dr for further tests but they seem to think it is nothing. they are very quick to mention my age and how i have no family history of colon cancer, and how unlikely it is that i have cancer.  i know there is something wrong and will continue to be persistent with them, but in the mean time i would really appreciate any advice or symptoms anyone else has had and the outcome. thank you in advance.

Courtney

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by mommasue on Sat Nov 07, 2009 08:54 AM

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My advice is to insist on getting a colonoscopy. I was blown off by three different doctors over a six year period. I was eventually diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer and have been in treatment for the past 3 1/2 years. Please push - we know more about our bodies than anyone ... listen to yours.

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by Joan_l_3 on Sun Nov 08, 2009 04:40 AM

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Hi Courtney,

I agree with mamasue that you should keep after your doc until he finally listens.  If he had done the colonoscopy in the first place instead of the mostly useless sigmoidoscopy, you wouldn't have this problem because you'd know for sure where you stand.

You need and deserve a colonoscopy; continue your fight for it.  My best to you.

Joan L

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by courtneyb1270 on Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:58 PM

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thank you both. I have another appt coming up with a different gi dr next week. Maybe this dr will listen to me. as much as i don't want a colonoscopy i know that i need one.

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by mrready on Mon Nov 09, 2009 06:08 PM

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Courtney,

In the overall scheme of things, a colonoscopy is nothing.  It is one bad night on the can, and hopefully it gives you some peace of mind.  Better that you have a colonoscopy now than find out in three years that you have colon cancer.

If the new GI doc refuses the scope, tell him that you have consulted with experts on the internet, and we all agree you should have one done.

Jack

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