Emma245 28 Posted July 20, 2017 Hi everyone. Sorry if this is TMI but I don't know what else to do. Went to the loo today and there was a couple of bits of blood in it. I went to the doctors about 10 years ago and was diagnosed IBS and got some tablets which really helped. For the past six months or so I think it's flared up and I always have a tummy pain before needing the loo. Once I go to the loo it disappears shortly after. So today's development scared me. I think I might have piles as I've had a little blood before (usually after straining) and there's a couple of other things that make me think this way. My anxiety has been worse over the past 6-12 months which lots of major changes in my life (moved home, having to get public transport to work which I really struggle with, bf leaving the place of work we both worked at and now works somewhere else, change of teams and manager at work) so I think that has made the IBS worse and from the IBS the piles. Ive not been diagnosed with piles but I hope it's just that. Worrying it's something more sinister. Think I'm heightened to that because a colleague at work who is my age has just been diagnosed with bowel C. Any advice will be greatly received. Please. Ive also got to join a new dr because Ive moved so going to do that today. Hopefully get an appointment next week they said. Changing doctors is a worry in itself to me! Thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mochi 2 Posted July 20, 2017 Hello! I just want to let you know that blood in your stool is actually normal and is not usually something to worry about! Is it bright red, or is it black? Of course im sure you know (If not definitely this should help you feel better!) that if your blood is red, it's nothing to worry about! I've gone through worrying so much about it, that one time when I DID have some spots of blood, I actually KEPT THE POOP! I did, to make sure I wasn't crazy. Now THAT was scary, but of course, it was nothing to worry about, and now if I see a little blood I no longer freak out! The only time it's of any concern is if there is A LOT and it's dark dark black! I had this when I had an E coli infection and ended up having a BUNCH of black stool and freaking out but again, it was just an infection! Sounds to me like you have nothing to worry about! I'm not sure if this is helpful or not, but definitely if you don't see a doctor for a week, you are going to be absolutely 100 percent fine! Even if this were something more sinister (definitely isn't, you'd have a LOOOOTTTT more symptoms if it was and this would be continuous), but even if it was, this is not something that would be serious right away and need a doctor immediately! So please try to relax, and see if you have more blood! Sounds to me like stress and over thinking! Best of luck to you, and you are 100 percent going to be okay! 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emma245 28 Posted July 21, 2017 Hi Mochi, Thank you so much for your reply. Yes it was red blood and only a little bit. I think with my friends diagnosis I'm just heightened to it and more anxious. I'm still going to go to the doctors next week just to settle myself 100% or I won't stop thinking about it!!! Plus I think I need to do something about my IBS once and for all. Ive spent the whole of last night with terrific stomach cramps and bloating probably caused by being stressed out over this! Although I realised that I've eaten twice as much fruit as normal this week (trying to be healthy) so that may have been part of the problem! Once you sit down and think about things I suppose you realise it's probably a number of things before it's the worst diagnosis. Thank you for taking the time to reply. It has helped very much x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biokid23 5 Posted July 22, 2017 If it helps at all, I have struggles with piles my whole life. If I spend too much time stressed, sitting around, or eating food that is not healthy I end up with stomach upset and often irritate my piles to the point of some red blood appearing on the tissue paper. It often happens because we spend too long sitting on the toilet with poor pooping posture as well. But it's not something to get worked up over, as bright red blood is almost always piles, and piles are not dangerous. Just go to the doctor and tell them what is up, I am sure their response will help calm your nerves. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emma245 28 Posted July 24, 2017 Thanks biokid. Ive had a stomach ache for a few days now which is stressing me out. Part of me wonders whether I've given myself the pain through anxiety. Who knows. Haven't had any more blood until today. But I did only have a tiny bit on the tissue and it was after a shall we say 'difficult' toilet trip. I'm just stressing myself out so much. I was trying to think when the stomach ache started and I don't think it was until after I saw the first bit of blood so maybe I'm causing it through worry. I don't know. I can't remember. Just hate feeling scared. Struggling to get any sleep or think of anything else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leah1976 301 Posted July 24, 2017 if the blood bright red? if so, it's probably hemorrhoids or a fissure. I have them! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emma245 28 Posted July 25, 2017 Hi Leah, Yeah it's always bright red and only a tiny amount. Thanks for commenting. The more people that reassure me the better I feel. I'm so grateful for the support of everyone on this site. x 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emma245 28 Posted July 26, 2017 Drs tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emma245 28 Posted July 27, 2017 So I just got back from the doctors. She thinks from the symptoms I've described it's classic IBS and piles. Best answer I could have got! But I've got to have a blood test tomorrow which worries me. She thinks the results should be there tomorrow evening though so hopefully then I can relax. I told her I was frightened the blood test would show up something horrible, but she said 'please don't worry about it I just want to do it as you haven't had a blood test since 2008'. She said she wanted to make sure that she's treating the right thing is all. I suppose as I've had a tummy ache for most of the week it could be a tummy infection or something. Still can't settle ?. Did anyone else have this when they went to see the Dr? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobnnat 496 Posted July 27, 2017 My doctor looks to have basic blood work every 3 years or so. For you its been 8 years. Believe her when she tells you :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emma245 28 Posted July 27, 2017 Thank you for replying Bob. I just want the all clear and then I'll feel better. I suppose if they didn't do a blood test I'd be convinced there was something awful wrong anyway and they just hadn't found it. So much as it scares me it is the right thing to do and only then can I move on. Thanks again I really appreciate it x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emma245 28 Posted July 28, 2017 Hi me again. Sorry if I'm commenting too much I just don't really have anyone else to talk to. Had my blood test. Glad it's done but keep worrying. Trying to think about other things. Have started tablets for IBS today -how long do they take to kick in? Got to take three a day. Also started using the cream for the piles. Sorry TMI but I know you guys understand how I'm feeling. Was late in to work today cos of blood test and my colleague goes 'oh I thought you'd had some bad news at the doctors'. Yeah thanks for that. Just what I needed to hear ? X Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
